Modern smoking alternatives may improve public health by reducing smokers’ exposure to carcinogens, French oncologist David Khayat said. Khayat cited studies indicating that the quantity and concentration of harmful substances […]Read More
Harm reduction advocates are questioning the World Health Organization’s decision to hold a costly tobacco control summit in 2025, suggesting the event could divert resources from more pressing global health […]Read More
An international study citing the importance of accurate information on less harmful alternatives to cigarettes has gained the support of a Philippine consumer group. The Nicotine Consumers Union of the […]Read More
A regional tobacco harm reduction advocacy group expressed concern over corruption allegations against the World Health Organization (WHO), citing the United States’ past withdrawal of support. The Coalition of Asia […]Read More
The United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) has spurred several countries to re-evaluate the agency’s policies and the influence of major funders, including Bloomberg Philanthropies. The U.S. […]Read More
A top Israeli cardiologist said nicotine is not carcinogenic and does not cause hearth diseases “Nicotine is addictive, but it doesn’t harm the body. It’s not carcinogenic, and it doesn’t […]Read More
Harm reduction advocates in the Philippines celebrated the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) marketing authorizations for 20 ZYN nicotine pouch products, hailing it as a significant step for a […]Read More
The Philippines House of Representatives approved on second reading a proposed bill that aims to rationalize excise tax rates on tobacco and vapor products and raise an additional P66 billion […]Read More
A proposed bill, which seeks to address the “undeniable harm” the illicit cigarette trade brings to the Philippine economy and public health, wins more support from legislators who are now […]Read More
Filipino legislators pushed back against “false narratives” on a proposed measure aimed at curbing illicit trade and shoring up government revenue collection. “We are looking forward to the upcoming discussions […]Read More