PH may look at Japan’s strategy to bring down smoking rate
Countries such as the Philippines may look at Japan’s success in significantly reducing the smoking problem with the introduction of ...
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Nicorette aids journey of successful cigarette quitter
According to the World Health Organization, more than 8 million people die from tobacco use every year. In the Philippines, at least ...
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Vaping found to be far less harmful than smoking; helpful for quitting smoking: UK study
The latest medical research by the United Kingdom’s Department of Health and Social Care (UK-DHSC) has revealed that vaping is ...
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Health experts cite nicotine’s role in resolving the smoking epidemic
Nicotine, a food-grade substance that has been shown to have stimulant and sedative effects, plays an important role in helping ...
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Heart specialist says vapes, HTPs can cut health risks among smokers
Smoke-free products such as vapes and heated tobacco products can significantly reduce the health risks among Filipino smokers if they ...
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321 Pinoys die every day due to smoking
At least 321 Filipinos die every single day due to cigar-related diseases, according to the Lung Center of the Philippines. ...
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Smoking and COVID-19
By Mylene Orillo Recent studies have confirmed that cigarette smoking can aggravate COVID-19 symptoms in patients and can lead to ...
Read moreGroup censures public lobby vs.vaping for return of smoking in US
A consumer group blamed public health lobby against vaping and aversion to innovation in the market for contributing to the ...
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How to prioritize your mental health, while kicking bad habits during this pandemic
In a 2020 article from the University of Berkeley, the headline reads, “New year’s resolutions matter more in a pandemic.” The thought piece ...
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100 experts push for open-minded dialogue on tobacco control
Independent experts from different countries asked the World Health Organization’s forthcoming tobacco control conference in November to be more open ...
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