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New Zealand June 6, 2023

New Zealand limits vape sales near schools to curb smoking among younger people

New measures of an anti-smoking campaign have been unveiled in New Zealand. Vape sales near schools may be restricted to curb smoking among the youth.

VIDEO May 25, 2023

Drug shortages in cancer, asthma, transplant, bacterial infection treatments

Dr. Frita Fisher, certified in pediatrics, nephrology and internal medicine, tells Arthel Neville on ‘ӣÌÒÊÓƵ Live’ that lowered drug prices and supply chain issues contribute to the shortage.

HEALTH May 24, 2023

First new 'quit-smoking' drug in 20 years shows promising results in US trial: ‘Hope and excitement’

Achieve Life Sciences, Inc., a Seattle, Washington-based pharmaceutical company, has announced positive results from the Phase 3 trial of a smoking cessation drug called cytisinicline.

Allergy May 21, 2023

Foods that may help calm seasonal allergies, according to health experts

Seasonal allergies can put a damper on your favorite times of the year, but experts say certain foods and herbs might help combat uncomfortable side effects to the new season.

OPINION May 18, 2023

China is coming for our kids with these dangerous products

China finds many ways to threaten the homeland. Some ways may seem minor, but they impact our nation’s future all the same.

Minnesota May 17, 2023

Minnesota gets $60.5M in Juul, Altria youth vaping settlement

Democratic Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison on Wednesday announced a $60.5 million settlement with e-cigarette company Juul and tobacco giant Altria.

HEALTH May 17, 2023

ChatGPT, meal planning and food allergies: Study measured ‘robo diet’ safety as experts sound warnings

A new study explored AI’s use in meal planning. Researchers confirmed the risk that ChatGPT can produce nutritional advice that is dangerous for people with food allergies.

HEALTH May 16, 2023

New report suggests 'panic buying' of medications by patients and providers caused drug shortages

In a new report, experts from the Milken Center for Public Health suggested that drug shortages in late 2022 stemmed from hospitals and households “panic buying" medications.

Europe May 11, 2023

Portugal may start banning smoking to outdoor areas, limit tobacco sales

Portugal may soon ban outdoor smoking starting Oct. 23 in a move aimed at raising a tobacco-free generation by 2040. Portugal also plans to limit tobacco sales.

Massachusetts May 10, 2023

MA high court upholds $37M payout for woman who smoked Marlboro lights, got cancer

Massachusetts' Supreme Judicial Court ruled in favor of Patricia Walsh Greene, who was previously awarded $37 million in her suit against Marlboro parent company Philip Morris.

VIDEO May 8, 2023

New Jersey biotech company uses artificial intelligence for drug development

PsychoGenics CEO Emer Leahy of Paramus, New Jersey, explains how the first potential AI-discovered treatment for schizophrenia was developed through machine learning. Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital spoke with her.