Health
New Zealand to ban disposable vapes
New Zealand announced a ban on disposable vapes Tuesday, tightening the nation's chokehold on smoking as it also phases in a near-total prohibition on tobacco sales.
Jun 6, 2023
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New York state bans flavored e-cigarettes over vaping concerns
New York became the second US state to ban flavored e-cigarettes Tuesday, following several vaping-linked deaths that have raised fears about a product long promoted as less harmful than smoking.
Sep 18, 2019
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Health
Passive smoking under fire when Swiss head to the polls
Switzerland is deeply divided ahead of a vote Sunday on whether to beef up a ban on smoking in indoor workplaces and public spaces, with supporters stressing the health benefits of less second-hand smoke and opponents decrying ...
Sep 20, 2012
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Health
Smoking in bar entrances increases presence of nicotine inside, study finds
For the first time, a study has analysed the effects of the modification to the Spanish tobacco control law, implemented in 2011 in hospitality venues in Spain. The findings show that smoking on terraces and in the entrances ...
Jun 14, 2013
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Pediatrics
Teens in deprived areas consume more energy drinks amid widening inequality
Young people in deprived areas are drinking more energy drinks while the total falls in wealthier communities, according to new research.
Mar 14, 2023
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Health
Irish pubs keep spark despite a decade smoke-free
Ten years ago this week, landlord Christy Ruane feared the introduction of the smoking ban in Ireland would stub out his business, and with it the popularity of the traditional Irish pub.
Mar 28, 2014
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Health
Smoking bans have helped cut childhood smoking uptake by a fifth
New research suggests smoking bans across the UK have reduced the uptake of smoking by teenagers by roughly a fifth.
Feb 25, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Bangkok's parks reopen as coronavirus restrictions eased
Residents of Thailand's capital enjoyed the city's parks, booked haircuts and stocked up on beer and other alcoholic drinks Sunday as they enjoyed their first day of eased restrictions that were imposed weeks ago to combat ...
May 3, 2020
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Health
Smoking bans linked to improvement in tobacco use
(HealthDay)—Smoking bans in the home and city/town are significantly associated with smoking reduction and making a quit attempt, according to a study published online Nov. 26 in Preventive Medicine.
Dec 30, 2013
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HIV & AIDS
FDA panel considers lifting ban on blood donations by gay men
A U.S. Food and Drug Administration panel has begun to consider whether to overturn a long-standing ban against accepting blood donations from gay men.
Nov 14, 2014
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