Tobacco firms are facing increasing pressure from civil society organisations and governments to pay for the health and environmental damages caused by their products. At a...
Author: Maria Garcia
BAT plans to sell some of its stake in ITC to boost balance sheet
British American Tobacco (BAT), the largest shareholder in ITC, is working towards selling some of its stake in the Indian conglomerate to enhance its balance sheet...
Rossendale Shops Raided for Selling Illegal Tobacco and Vape Products
A joint operation by the Lancashire County Council Trading Standards and the Lancashire Police has resulted in the seizure of illegal tobacco and vape products from...
How Hip-Hop Culture Embraced Vape Pen as a New Smoking Trend
Hip-hop culture has always had a close relationship with smoking, as it has been used as a way of expressing identity, creativity, and lifestyle. From the...
Hasty Market Owner Opens Vape Shop in Georgetown
A new vape shop has opened its doors in Georgetown, next to the Hasty Market on Guelph Street. The shop, called Vape Nation, is owned by...
Police Seize 30kg of Banned Tobacco Products from Shop in Ooty
The police raided a petty shop in Valley View near Ooty on Tuesday and seized 30kg of banned tobacco products, worth Rs 3 lakh, from the...
Study Finds Chewing Tobacco Increases Risk of Stroke and Cancer
A new study published in the journal Nature Communications has revealed that chewing tobacco significantly increases the risk of stroke and several types of cancer, especially...
How Cannabis Could Be a Game-Changer for Menstrual Pain Relief
Many people who menstruate experience pain and discomfort during their periods. Some of them resort to conventional treatments such as painkillers or hormonal birth control, but...
Community mourns teen clerk killed in tobacco shop robbery
The community of North Charleston gathered for a candlelight vigil to honor the memory of Caden Martin, a 19-year-old clerk who was shot and killed in...
SmokefreeNATIVE is part of a larger initiative to promote health equity
SmokefreeNATIVE is designed for Native Americans who use commercial tobacco products such as cigarettes, cigars, or e-cigarettes, and who want to quit or reduce their use....










