MYSTERIOUS: 7 | Mind Blowing Facts

Three things Australia must do to end the tobacco wars

Last week, new data were released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) suggesting daily smoking prevalence has dropped to a record low of 5.6% in 2025 – down from 8.3% in 2022-23.

The Conversation · Jul 22

Spain moves to ban smoking on terraces and beaches under new anti-tobacco law

The bill extends smoke-free areas, bans under-18s from smoking, treats vapes like tobacco and tightens rules on their sale, advertising and sponsorship.

Euronews · Jul 21

Despite claims smoking has made a comeback, just 5.6% of Australians now smoke daily

Have you noticed more smoking on screens lately?

The Conversation · Jul 16

RFK Jr’s advisory panel overhaul stalled update on helping kids quit tobacco

US preventive services taskforce’s members have not issued binding recommendations since March 2025

The Guardian - US · Jul 14

WHO Issues Urgent Warning as Global Cancer Cases Could Nearly Double by 2050

Almost everyone knows someone whose life has been changed by cancer. It could be a parent, a friend, a neighbour, or even someone you've never met but admired. That's what makes the World Health Organization's latest warning feel so personal. According to new projections, the number of people diagnosed with…

MyLifeXP · Jul 10

What to Expect From Altria Group's Next Quarterly Earnings Report

Altria Group is set to announce its second-quarter earnings later this month, and Wall Street expects a single-digit rise in its profits.

Barchart · Jul 10

UK proposes plain vape packaging, flavour ban in crackdown on youth vaping

The UK government has unveiled plans to ban colourful vape packaging, child-friendly branding and flavour names inspired by sweets and cocktails as part of a wider effort to curb vaping among children and teenagers, BBC reports

The Times of India · Jul 10

Vape packaging and flavouring face restrictions under UK plans to reduce appeal to children

Ministers consider bringing e-cigarette laws in line with tobacco as data shows 20% of teenagers have tried vaping

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9

Experts Reveal Lifestyle Factors Fueling Multiple Sclerosis As Christina Applegate And Selma Blair Struggle

“This is the worst thing that has ever happened to me,” Christina Applegate said about her MS diagnosis.

Bored Panda · Jul 9

What Is the ApoB Test and Why Are Doctors Talking About It?

HHave you ever looked at your health report, seen "normal cholesterol," and felt completely reassured? Most of us would. After all, we've always been told that if our cholesterol numbers are under control, our heart is probably doing just fine. But what if that isn't the full story? Doctors are…

MyLifeXP · Jul 9