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🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Cashmere, details, and smoking in red currant. The sartorial charm of Brioni and Tagliatore

Brioni has launched a women’s tailoring line, Milano Donna Atelier, featuring high-end bespoke garments at their Milan location.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The health damage of smoking increasingly affects people with lower education

Recent research indicates that while smoking rates are declining in Estonia, the associated health risks disproportionately impact those with lower educational levels, exacerbating health inequalities.

Feb 27 • 10:20 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Ban on Using Mobile Batteries on Board Starts Mid-April, Public Comments Begin

Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced a ban on the use of mobile batteries onboard planes starting mid-April due to increasing incidents of smoking and fire.

Feb 27 • 05:19 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

In Meerut, the killer surrendered in a filmy style

In Meerut, a husband who murdered his wife's live-in partner was arrested after a dramatic surrender, brandishing a firearm and smoking a bidi during the incident.

Feb 26 • 14:33 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Researcher says lack of updates to tobacco laws in NT 'befuddling'

A researcher highlights a sharp decline in legal tobacco sales in the Northern Territory, attributing it to an increase in illegal tobacco sales rather than a decrease in smoking rates.

Feb 26 • 05:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

J Rei admitted that he quit a habit and surprised his followers: "It didn't add to me, so I left it"

Argentinian artist J Rei surprised fans by announcing he quit smoking marijuana after realizing it was not benefiting him.

Feb 25 • 22:33 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Discovering the secret behind cigarette addiction and why some people can smoke little or none

Researchers have identified a genetic factor that may explain why some individuals can control their smoking habits while others struggle with addiction.

Feb 25 • 09:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Researchers have identified a gene that reduces the urge to smoke

Researchers have discovered a gene linked to lower nicotine dependence and reduced tobacco consumption.

Feb 25 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Discovery that people with certain genetic variants are less 'hooked' on tobacco

Individuals carrying specific genetic variants related to nicotine regulation are less likely to smoke heavily, according to new research.

Feb 24 • 16:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The discovery of a genetic alteration that predisposes to smoking less opens another avenue for treating smoking addiction

A study has identified rare genetic variants associated with reduced tobacco consumption, presenting new possibilities for smoking cessation treatments.

Feb 24 • 16:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Invest in Ramadan and Say Goodbye to Smoking: Five Tips to Quit the 'Nicotine Slavery'

The article provides five tips for smokers to use the month of Ramadan as an opportunity to quit smoking by leveraging the fasting period.

Feb 24 • 08:22 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Shock Photos on Cigarettes: An Effect on Smokers is Hardly Proven

Research suggests that shock photos on cigarette packs may not significantly deter smoking behavior among individuals.

Feb 24 • 06:01 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Shock Photos on Cigarettes: An Effect on Smokers is Hardly Provable

Research indicates that shock images on cigarette packages may not significantly deter smoking behavior among the population.

Feb 24 • 06:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Podcast: Katja Ståhl's Value Tossed in the Clouds - Illness Revealed

This podcast episode features hosts Kimmo Vehviläinen and Katja Ståhl discussing their health issues and experiences with medical tests.

Feb 24 • 04:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Jerry O'Connell reveals the powerful bedroom ultimatum that finally ended his smoking habit

Jerry O'Connell shares how a stark ultimatum from his wife prompted him to quit smoking after decades of struggle with nicotine addiction.

Feb 21 • 21:04 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Why did Rajpal Yadav demand a smoking zone in jail? He broke his silence after 15 years...

Rajpal Yadav, after being released from Tihar Jail, discusses his experience and advocates for a smoking zone for inmates.

Feb 21 • 14:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Obesity and inflammation may accelerate lung aging, points out Brazilian study

A Brazilian study of nearly 900 participants under 40 found that early lung aging is linked not just to smoking, but also to obesity and systemic inflammation.

Feb 20 • 19:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Smoking: Every Cigarette is a Stick of Dynamite

A reflection on the changing perceptions of smoking, with a personal anecdote emphasizing the societal shift towards non-smoking environments.

Feb 20 • 13:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ciça says he will try to fulfill his promise to quit smoking for the title of Viradouro: 'I will make an effort'

Mestre Ciça, the winner of this year's Viradouro carnival, pledged to quit smoking as a condition of the school's victory and expressed his determination to honor this commitment.

Feb 19 • 16:42 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Major airline's flight delayed after ‘no smoking’ signs are discovered missing

A major airline flight was delayed due to the absence of a required 'no smoking' sticker on one of the seats, as maintenance waited to provide a replacement.

Feb 18 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Police and Rescue Service oppose smoking ban on balconies

The Police and Rescue Service in Estonia are against enshrining a smoking ban on balconies into law, suggesting that agreements among residents would be a more effective solution.

Feb 18 • 10:55 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

This is the study that people who smoke or have smoked should undergo: 'It can save your life'

Cardiologist Jorge Tartaglione highlights the importance of a specific medical study for current and former smokers that can detect early signs of lung cancer and potentially save lives.

Feb 18 • 10:50 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

People in England are going bald... There is a common reason, are you involved?

A study indicates that smoking significantly increases the likelihood of male pattern baldness among men in England.

Feb 18 • 06:56 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Yeri Mua Justifies Herself After Allegedly Smoking Marijuana at Veracruz Carnival: 'Go to Therapy...'

Yeri Mua defended her actions after allegedly smoking marijuana during her performance at the Veracruz Carnival, asserting it was a stand against conservatism.

Feb 17 • 17:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The only study that helps detect lung cancer in advance, according to a specialist

A cardiologist highlights the importance of a low-dose CT scan in detecting lung cancer early in Argentina, where 75% of cases are diagnosed late.

Feb 17 • 11:12 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Users lash out at Yeri Mua after allegedly smoking illicit substances during Veracruz Carnival

Yeri Mua faces backlash on social media after requesting to smoke marijuana during her performance at the Veracruz Carnival.

Feb 16 • 21:08 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

New report: Smoking costs society 120 billion kroner a year

A new report reveals that smoking costs Norwegian society approximately 120 billion kroner annually, with an additional 12 billion kroner linked to passive smoking.

Feb 16 • 12:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Alert on Helsinki flight - passenger fined

A passenger on a Norwegian flight from Malaga to Helsinki was fined for smoking during the flight, causing an alert due to the incident.

Feb 15 • 15:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Man caused alarm on plane en route to Helsinki: Police waiting at the airport

A man triggered an alarm on a flight from Malaga to Helsinki after trying to smoke in the airplane restroom, leading to confusion among passengers.

Feb 15 • 12:33 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

From cigarette-smoking orangutans to lavender for lions: Melbourne Zoo’s dark history gives way to progressive animal care

Melbourne Zoo is evolving its approach to animal care, moving away from controversial practices to embrace more humane and naturalistic care for its animals.

Feb 14 • 19:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

In Kuršėnai, a burned body found in the basement

A charred body of a 47-year-old man was discovered in a basement in Kuršėnai, Lithuania, believed to be the result of careless smoking.

Feb 14 • 06:17 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

CARS ARE SMOKING ⟩ The Trump administration's decision may undermine efforts to curb climate change in the USA

The Trump administration has dismissed the widely accepted scientific view that greenhouse gas emissions threaten human life and health, potentially losing regulatory power to combat climate change pollution.

Feb 13 • 12:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

All you need to know about vaping ban consultation for certain public areas

The UK government is holding a consultation on proposals to extend smoking bans to include vaping in certain public areas, aiming to protect children and hospital patients from the harms of second-hand smoke.

Feb 13 • 11:53 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

This Year, the Area Damaged by Wildfires is 16 Times That of Last Year… Warning for Smokers during Tomb-Sweeping Season

Wildfires in South Korea have surged this year, with damage areas reported to be 16 times larger than the same period last year, prompting warnings about smoking habits during the tomb-sweeping holiday.

Feb 13 • 07:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
Life & Tech

Havlová as the Smoking Prime Minister. Welcome to Czechoslovakia

The article mentions an issue regarding a webpage failing to load correctly, attributed to browser extensions or VPN troubles.

Feb 13 • 06:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Smoking and vaping to be BANNED in these public areas - changes in full

The UK Government is proposing a ban on smoking and vaping in specific public areas such as outside hospitals, schools, and playgrounds to protect non-smokers from second-hand smoke exposure.

Feb 13 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Most preventable cancers are linked to just two habits

A new analysis by the World Health Organization reveals that addressing smoking and alcohol consumption could significantly reduce cancer cases globally.

Feb 12 • 20:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Most preventable cancers are linked to just two habits

A new WHO analysis reveals that over a third of cancer cases globally can be prevented by changing smoking and alcohol consumption habits.

Feb 12 • 19:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The young man who lit a cigarette is to blame for the destroyed escalators at the Staroměstská metro station

A young man lighting a cigarette is responsible for damage to the escalators at the Staroměstská metro station in Prague.

Feb 12 • 13:51 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Rosalía Denounced for Smoking on Esty Quesada's Podcast; Anti-Tobacco Association Claims She Violated the Law

Singer Rosalía has faced backlash after smoking during a podcast recording with YouTuber Esty Quesada, leading to a legal complaint for violating anti-tobacco laws.

Feb 11 • 19:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tânia Maria at the Oscars? Actress from the film 'The Secret Agent' undergoes medical evaluation to check her conditions to attend the awards ceremony

Actress Tânia Maria is undergoing a medical evaluation to determine if she can travel to the Oscars on March 15, hosted in Los Angeles, after a long battle with chronic lung disease due to smoking.

Feb 11 • 15:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Rosalía and Soy una pringada reported by the Nofumadores platform for smoking in a podcast

Rosalía and Soy una pringada are facing a complaint from the anti-smoking platform Nofumadores for smoking during a podcast.

Feb 11 • 14:41 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Your life may not be valuable, but our petrol is...' This board at the pump goes viral

A humorous warning board at a petrol pump in India that reads, 'Your life may not be valuable, but our petrol is very expensive,' has gone viral on social media, eliciting a range of reactions.

Feb 11 • 11:16 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Ruling Finalized: Smoking Weed is Allowed in the English Garden

A ruling by the Bavarian Administrative Court has lifted the ban on cannabis consumption in parks managed by the palaces administration, including Munich's English Garden.

Feb 11 • 10:12 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Smoke as Much as You Want: This 'Innocent' Habit Permanently Damages Teeth

Recent studies reveal that vaping, once promoted as a healthier alternative to traditional smoking, has detrimental effects on oral health, alongside known risks to lung health.

Feb 11 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

The cocktails of Paul Mescal and Walton Goggins

The article discusses Paul Mescal's commitment to drinking and smoking during the filming of 'Gladiator II', referencing Irish pub culture.

Feb 10 • 20:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Dangerous habit could be making you go bald too soon, experts warn

Experts warn that smoking may contribute to premature baldness and greying, alongside its well-known health risks.

Feb 10 • 11:36 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

SEE PHOTOS ⟩ The appearance of identical twins changed differently when one of them smoked

A recent study shows how lifestyle choices, such as smoking, can significantly impact the appearance of identical twins.

Feb 10 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Woman's secret to staying vape-free for 6 months, and it costs less than £1

A woman shares her inexpensive method for staying vape-free for six months, highlighting the ongoing challenges and health considerations of vaping and smoking cessation.

Feb 10 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PHOTO: A deceased person was found in a burned house in Võrumaa

Firefighters discovered a deceased man under the rubble of a burning house in Parmupalu village, Võrumaa, believed to have caught fire due to careless smoking.

Feb 9 • 14:04 UTC

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