East North Central U.S. Smoking & Weight News Monitoring

For Many, Weight-Loss Drugs Are Pricey. Expanding Access Is Hard.

In the coming year, President Donald Trump’s administration will face a choice: Spend billions of dollars to cover anti-obesity drugs under Medicare and Medicaid, or deny more than 7 million people access to a potentially lifesaving treatment. The decision …

Whitmer's $3B plan to fix Michigan roads calls for more corporate, marijuana taxes

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer unveils $3B plan to fix roads Proposal calls for higher corporate and marijuana taxes, though details are unclear Whitmer also wants to put all taxes paid at pump towards roads LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is calling for …

Happy Valentine’s Day from the Senior Center

By Teresa Carr Adams County Senior Council Administrative Assistant Happy Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day is this Friday. Have you given thought into ways you could brighten not only a loved one’s day but maybe a stranger’s day as well? The way things are …

5 things parents should know – and do – to keep kids' hearts healthy

Keeping kids healthy can be a big job. From the day their children are born, parents ferry them to and from medical offices, getting their immune systems boosted, teeth cleaned, eyes checked and stuffy noses decongested. But experts say there's one …

Look for ‘Slow Flower’ Bouquets, Plants Grown without Health-Harming Chemicals Used in Overseas Operations

On a low hill near the coast of Maine, the fresh petals of double daffodils shake frills of gold and peach in a gusting breeze. It is the middle of May, a clear blue ­sky overhead, and the lacy burgundy foliage of peonies and new stalks of twiggy curly …

Payne: King Camry vs. the Kia-Hyundai twins

Oakland County — The midsize sedan segment’s perennial sales leader, the Toyota Camry, is winning huzzahs for its comely 2025 makeover. Sultry face, coupe-like roof, all-wheel drive. It had to upgrade. Camry has a galloping herd of competitors breathing …

"In Chicago I barely held on to my underpants": From Genesis to revelations with Peter Gabriel

In 2004, Peter Gabriel embarked on his Still Growing Up tour, staging a more intimate version of the previous year's Growing Up shows. He sat down with Classic Rock to tell us about his plans, and talked at length about his whole career, from Genesis …

Horoscope: Feb. 12

Aquarius: Jan. 20 to Feb. 18 Grief will haunt your joy, just as laughter may bubble between sobs. Your days aren’t painted in a monotonous tone of gray, so embrace the exhilarating and messy journey of life.  Pisces: Feb. 19 to March 20 Mercury will soon …

A-Go-Go: The Best of What’s Next

Square in the middle of A-Go-Go’s debut album, Today, Today (released February 7), is a song called “Picking Up the Pieces.” It’s a nitty-gritty, down-and-dirty, crunch-ified and country-fried slab of garage-rock gold, and its bridge is one of the greatest …

The heart of the matter

There is an English idiom that suggests that food may be a way to win a man’s affection — what you eat has an effect on how your heart and cardiovascular system function. And diets built around certain foods can minimize a person’s risk of heart disease …

Workplace Wellness Support Enhances Health and Mental Well-Being in Optometrists

Introduction Burnout and poor well-being are widespread within the healthcare workforce. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the issue. A cross-sectional study performed from April 2020 to March 2021 with 43,026 healthcare workers from 206 healthcare …

Is Sex Safe With Heart Disease?

Receiving a heart disease diagnosis can spur a flurry of questions, including how your condition may impact intimacy. First, the good news — people with heart disease are perfectly capable of having healthy, fulfilling sex lives. Heart disease patients may …

Mischief

Everyone gets into a little mischief every now and then. It doesn’t hurt to indulge in playfulness, pranks and general silliness! This episode was hosted by Kim Shine & Joel Dresang, edited by Sam Wood and includes four mischievous tales from Lauren …

Dale Earnhardt Jr’s Frustrates His Wife With Overly Odd Lifestyle Habits

It has been over seven years since Dale Earnhardt Jr hung up his firesuit. However, the memories linger, and so do the habits. As a race car driver, Dale Jr was dedicated to NASCAR Cup Series racing. He sometimes won races in the craziest ways possible, …

Insoo Park on Radon Testing

  Insoo Park founded Ecosense Inc. after losing his best friend, Andrew, to cancer in 2016. This life-changing event inspired him to leave his 17-year semiconductor career to address radon-induced lung cancer risks. Ecosense developed the EcoQube, a highly …

Effective strategies to reduce heart disease risk

The leading cause of death in the U.S. for over 100 years has been heart disease, but there are several effective strategies individuals can adopt to significantly reduce their risk. These strategies not only help lower the likelihood of developing heart …

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share December 7, 2016

Philip Morris International (PMI) Announces Filing of Application for Its Electronically Heated Tobacco Product with the ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) on Dec. 5 submitted a Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) application for its electronically heated tobacco product with the U. …

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for ...

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for Currency Only, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast November 16, 2016

Philip Morris International Recognized as Global Leader for Corporate Action on Climate Change for the Third Year ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today is recognized as a global leader in its action on climate change. For the third consecutive year, the company is on the CDP …

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast October 18, 2016

Philip Morris International Recognized as Top Employer in Africa

Now certified as leading employer in 29 countries across the globe LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today was recognized for the first time as a Top Employer in …

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Third-Quarter Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 third- …

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Inaugurates Manufacturing Facility in Italy for Potentially Reduced-Risk Products*...

First manufacturing facility for large scale production of heated tobacco products Anticipated investment of approximately EUR 500 million for the facility and pre-existing pilot plant Up to 600 new jobs when fully operational Total initial annual capacity …

Philip Morris International Inc. Increases Dividend by 2% to an Annualized Rate of $4.16 Per Share

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 14, 2016-- Regulatory News: The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today increased the company’s regular quarterly dividend by 2% to an annualized rate of $4.16 per share. …

Philip Morris International Releases First “Update” on Their Scientific Research to Develop and Assess Potentially ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today releases the first Reduced-Risk Product (RRP) Scientific Update, a regular publication on its research efforts to develop and assess …

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Second-Quarter Results; Revises 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Reflecting Currency-Neutral Growth of Approximately 10% to 12% vs. 2015 Adjusted Diluted EPS of $4.42 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 19, 2016-- Regulatory News: 2016 Second-Quarter Reported diluted earnings per share of $1.15, down by $0.06 or 5.0% versus …

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Second-Quarter Results

NEW YORK – July 12, 2016 – Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 second-quarter results, which will be issued …

53 billion illegal cigarettes consumed in the European Union last year

New KPMG report for British American Tobacco, Imperial Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International and Philip Morris International finds that governments lose up to EUR 11.3 billion in revenues Non-EU contraband and counterfeit increased to 88% LONDON--(BUSINESS …

PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL INC. DECLARES REGULAR QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $1.02 PER SHARE

NEW YORK, December 9, 2015 -- The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.02 per common share, payable on January 8, 2016, to shareholders of record as of …

Philip Morris International Launches New Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related Crimes; Pledges USD 100 Million to ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE /Euronext Paris: PM) announced today a major new initiative — “PMI IMPACT” — to help confront smuggling and related crimes. The centerpiece of PMI …

Philip Morris International Comments on English Court’s Plain Packaging Decision

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 19, 2016-- Philip Morris International (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today comments on an English Court’s decision to uphold the UK’s plain packaging regulations. In May 2015, PMI and other companies sought a …

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 First-Quarter Results

Philip Morris International Recognized as Top Employer in Europe and the Middle East

Certified as Leading Employer in 24 Countries LAUSANNE - February 10, 2016 – Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today was recognized as a Top employer in Europe for the fourth consecutive year, and for the first time in …

CORRECTING and REPLACING Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.02 Per Share

CORRECTING and REPLACING Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.02 Per Share March 11, 2016 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 11, 2016-- Regulatory News: This replaces the announcement made at 3:29 pm CET on March 10, …

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2015 Results; Provides 2016 Earnings Per Share Forecast

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 4, 2016-- Regulatory News: 2015 Full-Year Reported diluted earnings per share of $4.42, down by $0.34 or 7.1% versus $4.76 in 2014 Excluding unfavorable currency of $1.20, reported diluted earnings per share up by $0.86 or …