What’s also worrying is that lung cancer is often symptom-less (no coughing or any of the abovementioned signs) in the early stages, making it difficult to detect. Among the 8,955 men and women diagnosed with lung cancer between 2017 and 2021, 60 per cent were discovered to have Stage 4 cancer, according to the latest … Read more
PETALING JAYA: The Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024, which will take effect from Tuesday (Oct 1), is a crucial step to reducing the health risks associated with smoking and vaping in Malaysia, says the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA). In a statement on Monday (Sept 30), MMA president Datuk Dr Kalwinder Singh … Read more
Flavoured nicotine pouches are now only available for purchase in Canada from a pharmacist — but some former smokers say the new national regulations also make it harder for adults to reach a product that was helping them quit cigarettes. “I think the government should be doing whatever they can to limit youth from getting … Read more
Starting next week, the federal government will impose new restrictions on nicotine pouches to make it illegal to sell them anywhere but from behind a pharmacy counter. Beginning August 28, the pouches, which go by the brand name Zonnic, will be completely banned from convenience store and gas station shelves. Berry Frost and Tropic Breeze flavours … Read more
The 1975 is being sued after Matty Healy kissing a bandmate in an on-stage protest shut down a music festival in Malaysia last year. The singer used profanities as he criticized Malaysia’s stance against homosexuality before kissing bassist Ross MacDonald during the band’s headline performance at the Good Vibes Festival in Kuala Lumpur on July 21, … Read more
SMOKING was banned from enclosed public places across the UK in 2007 but with the rise in popularity of vaping, does it meet the same criteria? We explain how vaping in UK taxis could get you into the same hot water. 2 It is illegal to smoke in a taxi or Uber since 2007Credit: Getty … Read more
HOLIDAYMAKERS have been warned about a simple hotel mistake that could lead to them being slapped with a hefty fine. Failing to remember this simple rule could leave you hundreds of pounds out of pocket – even if it’s not your fault. 2 You could be slapped with a hefty fine for not reporting if … Read more
SOME people have turned to vaping in a bid to stop them from smoking. Here’s everything we know about the rules holidaymakers should be aware of when travelling abroad with e-cigarettes. 1 You are allowed to take vapes on the plane as long as you follow the airline’s guidelinesCredit: Alamy How many vapes can you … Read more
From Chinese-Filipinos affected by regional tensions to Indonesia’s chip plans, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend. Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their … Read more
In a recent report, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on governments to implement stricter regulations on products that endanger people’s health. The report accuses large corporations of triggering illness and early death through “misleading” marketing and interference with government initiatives aimed at preventing deadly conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. According … Read more
