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Jan 28 2026HEALTH

Tobacco Ads on Instagram: A Loophole for Young Eyes

Tobacco companies are finding clever ways to bypass Instagram's rules meant to keep their ads away from young people. A recent study found that underage users could easily access tobacco-related content almost half the time. This is a big deal because Instagram is supposed to block these posts from

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Dec 19 2025HEALTH

Tobacco's Global Grip: How Rules Are Trying to Catch Up

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

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Jul 01 2025SCIENCE

Tobacco's Secret Scents: How Science Sniffs Out Regional Flavors

Tobacco isn't just tobacco. It's a puzzle of scents that change depending on where it's grown. Scientists have been busy figuring out what makes tobacco from different parts of China smell unique. They used a fancy tool called HS-GC-IMS to sniff out 98 different aroma compounds. These include esters

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May 22 2025HEALTH

Sri Lanka's Fight Against Road Accident Injuries

Road accidents are a big problem in Sri Lanka. Every year, around 25, 000 people are hurt in these accidents. This makes road accidents the top reason people end up in hospitals. To tackle this issue, Sri Lanka needs a strong trauma care system. This system should cover everything from preventing ac

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Jan 12 2025WEATHER

Huntsville Roads: Stay Alert for Icy Surprises

Roads in Huntsville and Madison County might look fine, but don’t be fooled! City officials warned that icy patches are making driving dangerous. On Saturday morning, some sections of Memorial Parkway and I-565 were shut down due to ice, but they reopened later in the day. Jeff Birdwell, the directo

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Dec 03 2024SCIENCE

Uncovering Tobacco Waste's Hidden Treasures

Tobacco waste is a big problem, but it could also be a big solution. Scientists have been looking into how to reuse and recycle tobacco waste to make it eco-friendly. They studied 168 different tobacco extracts from four main types of tobacco: flue-cured, dark air-cured, Burley, and Oriental. These

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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

Unpacking Teen Smoking: What's Happening in India?

Tobacco use among kids and young women is a serious issue worldwide. Let's dive into what's happening in India. Researchers looked at data from the National Family Health Survey-5 to explore how common tobacco use is among Indian adolescent girls and young women. They also wanted to figure out what

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