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Councils pitching hands-on black market tobacco fight

Local councils think they can solve the thriving tobacco black market after requesting tighter development controls to halt the spread of illicit retailers.

AAP · Nov 2

Current Nicotine Pouch Use Among U.S. Adult Tobacco Users More Than Tripled to 10.2% Between 2021 and 2024

A University of Cincinnati-led study found nicotine pouch use more than tripled among U.S. adults who already use tobacco, while long-term health risks remain uncertain.

Medical Daily · Oct 30

Manosphere must be treated as a public health problem like smoking, academics warn

Boys and young men have their insecurities cultivated in the manosphere and subsequently monetised, the study warns

The Independent UK · Oct 29

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Manosphere must be treated as public health problem similar to smoking – experts

A report said tackling the manosphere should involve a co-ordinated response by governments, schools, health services and community organisations.

The Independent UK · Oct 29

Major new restrictions on nicotine products come into force in Scotland

THE sale of nicotine pouches and other nicotine products to under-18s has been banned in Scotland under new legislation which comes into force on Thursday

The National (Scotland) · Oct 29

Philip Morris Q3 net revenues rise 5.5% to $11.4 billion on smoke-free, combustible growth

Tobacco major Philip Morris International (PMI) reported a 5.5 per cent YoY rise in net revenues to $11.4 billion in Q3, driven by growth in both smoke-free and combustible products, as per a company statement.

The Economic Times · Oct 29

Scotland bans sale of nicotine products to under-18s

The ban forms part of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026

The Independent UK · Oct 29

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List: All the nicotine products U18s are banned from buying in Scotland

A nicotine ban has come into effect in Scotland, meaning under 18s will no longer be able to purchase certain products

The Independent UK · Oct 29

Sale of nicotine products to under-18s banned in Scotland

The new rules extend to other forms of nicotine, such as pouches, strips or pearls.

Evening Standard · Oct 29

Ireland Is Banning Vape Flavors. This Shop Owner Warns It Could Cost Lives.

The government says it's protecting children, but the restrictions could drive adults back to smoking and hand business to the black market.

Reason · Oct 28

Dear Altria Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for October 29

As Altria prepares to report Q3 earnings on Oct. 29, investors await fresh clues on its growth prospects.

Barchart · Oct 28

AI Bots Made Up 76% Of Responses In Failed Bid To Stop UK Disposable Vape Ban, But Officials Caught Them

Researchers found that AI bots generated 90,835 responses to a UK consultation on tobacco and vaping restrictions, potentially distorting public opinion before officials detected and excluded them.

International Business Times UK · Oct 28

Huge swarm of AI bots flooded vape ban consultation to influence outcome, study finds

Experts said it is thought to be the first time AI has been used to coordinate an attempt to interfere a major health policy in the UK

The Independent UK · Oct 28

Warning issued after 'first instance of large-scale AI interference' in government consultation

Experts said that bolstering detection capacity and safeguards ‘will be essential’ as ‘bot sophistication increases’

The Independent UK · Oct 27

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Evening Standard · Oct 27

Majority of responses to consultation on smoking Bill ‘generated by AI bots’

The responses were ‘overwhelmingly targeted’ at opposing plans to restrict the sale of disposable vapes.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27

AI bots flooded 2023 UK government consultation on disposable vapes ban

Three-quarters of all responses were machine-generated in failed attempt to stop bill from passing into law, research finds

The Conversation · Oct 27

Cost is not the only reason people buy illicit tobacco – for some, it’s an act of defiance

Recent estimates suggest illicit tobacco now accounts for between 50% and 60% of tobacco consumed in Australia. Rapid growth in the Australian illicit tobacco market raises concerns a similar situation could evolve in New Zealand.

Times Life · Oct 22

Premature Graying in Teens: 6 Health Conditions Worth Checking

Gray hair at fourteen is not always just a quirk of genetics. Sometimes it is the scalp's way of signaling something the rest of the body has not announced yet. Melanocytes, the cells inside each hair follicle that produce pigment, are sensitive to nutritional status, hormone levels, and immune activity.…

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Medical Daily · Oct 22

Selena Gomez Says Vaping Changed Her Voice, and Voice Specialists Explain How Hot, Dry Vapor Strains Vocal Folds

Selena Gomez says vaping changed her voice. An NYU specialist explains how vapor dries the vocal folds and when hoarseness needs a checkup.

Medical Daily · Oct 22

Iowa Ranks Second Nationally for Cancer Incidence and Is One of Three States Where Rates Are Rising

Iowa has the nation's second-highest cancer incidence and rising rates. See the registry figures, the possible drivers, and the steps families can take.

The Independent UK · Oct 21

Whether `stringing' or `looping,' tobacco is the tie that binds many North Carolina farm families

It's called “stringing” or “looping,” depending on what part of North Carolina you're from

The Times of India · Oct 20

Shooting near Ohio mosque kills 1, police say worshippers were not targeted

One person was killed in a shooting near the Alrahma Mosque in northeast Columbus, Ohio, on Monday (local time), prompting the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to assist local police in the investigation. Police said the shooting occurred at a nearby apartment complex and was not…

MyLifeXP · Oct 20

6 Small Daily Changes That Can Help Build Stronger Bones

You can take calcium supplements regularly and still overlook the everyday habits that help keep your bones strong. Bone health depends on more than one nutrient. Your body also needs vitamin D, regular physical activity, enough protein, and other nutrients to maintain bone strength. As you age, bone loss can…

The Conversation · Oct 19

Many vapes and e-cigarettes are now banned in Pennsylvania – here’s what Philly consumers and businesses need to know

The Times of India · Oct 19

Indian-origin couple spent over $100,000 to open cafe in Australia; an arson attack has them crodwfunding for repairs

Ashish Sharma and Manali Purohit's dream of running their vegan cafe 'And Bodega' in Fitzroy North, Melbourne, turned tragic when it suffered extensive damage from an arson attack shortly after opening. This incident, linked to a nearby tobacco shop, cost them their life savings and brought additional theft. To recover,…

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