In Thailand, a battle is unfolding against the tobacco industry's clever deceptions. For years, big tobacco has used flashy ads and false promises to lure people into using their products. But now, people are waking up and seeing through the smoke and mirrors. They are realizing that quitting tobacc
Worcester City Council is pushing back against health rules that limit new tobacco shops. They want the public health board to relax a rule that stops new tobacco stores from opening within 500 feet of existing ones. This rule was put in place to stop underage smoking and prevent tobacco shops from
People are increasingly combining cannabis and tobacco, but the impact on quitting smoking is not well understood. Cannabis use disorder (CUD) occurs when cannabis use becomes problematic. However, it's unclear whether any cannabis use complicates quitting smoking or if the issue arises only with CU
Scientists have been trying to figure out how smoking during pregnancy affects a child's brain development. They know it's not good, but they want to know exactly how bad it is and how to measure it accurately. They used a special chemical called cotinine to measure how much smoke the mom was expos
Mario Cristobal, the head coach of the Miami Hurricanes, has led his team to an unexpected spot in the College Football Playoff semifinals. This journey has sparked interest in his personal story, particularly his cultural background and upbringing. Born in Miami, Florida, on September 24, 1970, Cr
In the world of tiny creatures, there's a new hero for chickens. Meet Y86, a special kind of bacteria found in the guts of chickens. It's not just any bacteria, though. It's a champion at fighting off bad germs and can handle tough conditions. Y86 is a type of Lactobacillus gallinarum. Scientists f
Spanish imperial eagles start life with bright orange feathers. But over time, these feathers change color. This is not because they grow new feathers. It is because of sunlight. Scientists studied this effect. They took feathers from young eagles. Then, they put these feathers in the sun for 15 we
Miami Hurricanes are making waves again. They beat Texas A&M 10-3. This win puts them in the spotlight. Now, they face Ohio State in the quarterfinals. Mario Cristobal, Miami's head coach, shared his thoughts. He talked about the team's journey. They went from low points to this big moment. He said
Photoscience is a big deal. It's about how light affects chemistry and biology. There's a journal that's all about this stuff. It's called "Photochemistry and Photobiology. " It's the official journal of the American Society for Photobiology. This journal is a big platform for scientists. They shar
Tobacco is still a big problem around the world. It causes a lot of sickness and death. The World Health Organisation has rules to control it. These rules are called Articles 9 and 10. They focus on what's inside tobacco products and what they release. But putting these rules into action is hard. T
