Medications
'Childproof your weed': Protecting your kids from edibles
With cannabis poisoning soaring among U.S. children, an expert from Children's Hospital Los Angeles offers tips for keeping kids safe from so-called "edibles."
Mar 6, 2023
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Health
Health claims on packaging for many foods marketed to UK kids are 'confusing'
The health claims made on the product packaging for a large proportion of foods marketed to children in the UK are 'confusing', and could be contributing to rising rates of childhood obesity, suggests research published online ...
Apr 4, 2019
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Health
Protecting plain tobacco packaging against industry influence
Canada's public consultation on plain packaging for tobacco requires strict guidelines to protect against interference by the tobacco industry, and media must also be wary, according to a commentary in CMAJ (Canadian Medical ...
Aug 22, 2016
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EU court upholds tobacco laws on plain packs, menthol ban
The EU's top court on Wednesday ruled that the bloc's new laws on plain tobacco packaging and a ban on menthol cigarettes were legal, rejecting a challenge by tobacco giant Philip Morris and others.
May 4, 2016
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Health
Spain bans flavored heated tobacco products
Spain's government on Tuesday approved a decree that bans the sale of flavored heated tobacco products as part of efforts to discourage tobacco use, the health ministry said.
Jan 16, 2024
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Health
UN health agency trumpets 'plain packaging' for tobacco
The UN health agency says "plain packaging" on tobacco products has shown to be an effective complement to health warnings, advertising restrictions, and curbs on misleading packaging to help save lives.
May 31, 2016
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Health
Australia slams 'sick joke' cigarette packs
Australia slammed as a "sick joke" Wednesday new cigarette packs on sale as part of the national phase-in to plain packaging which play on drab branding and claim it's "what's on the inside that counts."
Sep 12, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Japan declares state of emergency over coronavirus
Japan on Tuesday declared a state of emergency over a spike in coronavirus cases, ramping up efforts to contain infections but stopping short of the strict lockdowns seen in other parts of the world.
Apr 7, 2020
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Health
Smokers' acceptance for plain packaged cigarettes rose sharply after their introduction
Smokers' support for plain packaging of tobacco products rose sharply after they were introduced in Australia, according to a study published online in the journal Tobacco Control.
Nov 10, 2014
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Health
WHO hails Australia tobacco packaging ban
The World Health Organization on Wednesday welcomed the decision by Australia's High Court to dismiss a legal challenge against plain cigarette packaging and hoped it would have a "domino effect" in other countries.
Aug 15, 2012
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