Ethicists from the University of Basel have outlined a new biosecurity framework specific to neurotechnology. While the researchers declare an outright ban of dual-use technology ethically unjustified, they call for regulations ...
Jan 18, 2018
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Australian scientists have modeled a way to determine how many cases of COVID-19 could be traveling on any international flight, based on data from the first six months of the pandemic, which could help Australian authorities ...
Aug 25, 2021
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In the U.S., higher cigarette taxes and strict smoke-free policies not only curb smoking but also lower alcohol consumption, a new study shows.
Oct 7, 2014
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The bars and cafes are full and lively in the northern Ethiopian town of Mekelle—but they are no longer smoke-filled, with the strict implementation of a smoking ban in public places.
Aug 14, 2015
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A research team led by Ingrid Binswanger, MD, MPH, associate professor, School of Medicine, recently published findings that death rates in prisons from smoking-related illnesses are higher than in the general U.S. population. ...
Oct 22, 2014
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Austria on Friday finally decided to ban smoking in cafes and restaurants from 2018 after years of debate in a country famed for its cafe culture.
Apr 10, 2015
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A citywide ban on public smoking in Colorado led to significant decreases in maternal smoking and preterm births, providing the first evidence in the U.S. that such interventions can impact maternal and fetal health, according ...
May 10, 2012
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The vaping industry is suing to nullify New York state's ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes.
Sep 26, 2019
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The French government may ban disposable electronic cigarettes popular in particular among teenagers by the end of this year, Health Minister Francois Braun said Wednesday.
May 3, 2023
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Many state and local governments have banned smoking in parks and on beaches on the basis that passive smoke is a risk for non-smokers, cigarette butts pollute the environment, and seeing people smoke poses a long-term risk ...
Jul 8, 2013
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