Health
Legal weed limps into next phase in Germany
So-called cannabis clubs will be allowed to sell the drug legally in Germany starting Monday, but in practice it will be some time before the associations get up and running.
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Oncology & Cancer
Alcohol can cause breast cancer, but most women in the US aren't aware of the health risks
Did you know that casual drinks with friends or having a "wine mom" moment to unwind could actually be nudging up your risk for breast cancer? It sounds like a buzzkill. But it's a truth that many might not know: Alcohol ...
Jun 6, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Cancer is increasingly survivable—but it shouldn't depend on your ability to 'wrangle' the health system
One in three of us will develop cancer at some point in our lives. But survival rates have improved to the point that two-thirds of those diagnosed live more than five years.
May 16, 2024
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Health
New research sheds light on why college students in Mexico choose to vape
Many smokers begin using tobacco products as young adults, and vaping—consuming tobacco through an e-cigarette or other device that typically uses a battery, heating element and a liquid to produce an inhalable aerosol—is ...
May 13, 2024
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Health
Bill to phase out smoking advances in UK parliament
A contentious bill that aims to eventually phase out smoking in Britain advanced in parliament on Tuesday, as the House of Commons voted in favor of the controversial measure.
Apr 16, 2024
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Health
Germany gives controversial green light to cannabis
Cannabis aficionados lit up in Germany on Monday, as the country became the largest EU nation to legalize recreational use, despite fierce objections from opposition politicians and medical associations.
Apr 1, 2024
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Health
Germany's legal weed sparks calls to protect young people
Smoking weed will soon be legal for over-18s in Germany, but addiction experts are calling for more prevention efforts to ensure young people are protected from the dangers of cannabis use.
Mar 30, 2024
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Addiction
Australia's restrictive vaping and tobacco policies are fueling a lucrative and dangerous black market, say researchers
Australia currently has the most restrictive tobacco and vaping policies in the developed world. Australian smokers are taxed at one of the highest rates among comparable nations, with taxes set to further increase at rate ...
Mar 12, 2024
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Medications
German parliament votes to legalize recreational cannabis
The German parliament voted Friday to legalize the possession and controlled cultivation of cannabis starting in April, despite fierce objections from the opposition and medical associations.
Feb 23, 2024
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Addiction
As menthol ban nears, big tobacco is adding synthetic version to cigarettes instead
Cigarette makers are using synthetic menthol substitutes in what appears to be an effort to skirt a looming federal menthol ban, researchers say.
Oct 11, 2023
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