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Mike Daube @mikedaube.bsky.social · 16h

Great research topic!

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 16h

Being a famous singer raises risk of early death, researchers say

Lead singers in bands fare better than solo artists, but fame – rather than lifestyle or job itself – seems to be major factor For those who hanker for the limelight, be careful what you wish for: shooting to stardom as a lead singer really does raise the risk of an early death, researchers say. Their analysis of singers from Europe and the US found that those who rose to fame died on average nearly five years sooner than less well-known singers, suggesting fame itself, rather than the lifestyle and demands of the job, was a major driver. Continue reading...

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 16h

Being a famous singer raises risk of early death, researchers say

Lead singers in bands fare better than solo artists, but fame – rather than lifestyle or job itself – seems to be major factor For those who hanker for the limelight, be careful what you wish for: shooting to stardom as a lead singer really does raise the risk of an early death, researchers say. Their analysis of singers from Europe and the US found that those who rose to fame died on average nearly five years sooner than less well-known singers, suggesting fame itself, rather than the lifestyle and demands of the job, was a major driver. Continue reading...

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Tobacco Control Research Group @tcrgbath.bsky.social · 1d

A recent analysis in the @bmj.com by Tom Gatehouse, Professor Emily Banks, @brigittoebes.bsky.social sky.social and Dr Raouf Alebshehy, argues that e-cigarette regulation must prioritise the rights of children.

👉 Read analysis: doi.org/10.1136/bmj-...

#humanrights #tobaccocontrol #rightsofthechild

“The long term effects of e-cigarette use are still uncertain, but harms established in children and young people today will have future consequences. The failure to protect children’s right to health today could result in harms which span generations.”

Tobacco Control Research Group @tcrgbath.bsky.social · 1d

Evidence shows that children are now using e-cigarettes at higher rates than adults, a consequence of targeted marketing by the nicotine industry.

Under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child #UNCRC, children and young people have the right to health.

Mike Daube @mikedaube.bsky.social · 7d

Disturbing. WHO may not be perfect, but it’s by a long way the best WHO we have. We need to keep supporting the many outstanding people who work there.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 7d

WHO to lose nearly a quarter of its workforce – 2,000 jobs – due to US withdrawing funding

Donald Trump’s administration withdrew from the World Health Organization in January, prompting the agency to scale back its work

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Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · 7d

Australian cricket great Glenn McGrath dropped by the ABC over betting agency links

National broadcaster says it has ‘mutually parted ways’ with the former fast bowler, who was due to commentate the Ashes Australian cricket legend Glenn McGrath has been dropped from ABC commentary duties due to his partnership with a major betting agency. The former fast bowler had been listed as an ABC commentator for the Ashes series in promotional material as recently as last week. Continue reading...

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 7d

WHO to lose nearly a quarter of its workforce – 2,000 jobs – due to US withdrawing funding

Donald Trump’s administration withdrew from the World Health Organization in January, prompting the agency to scale back its work

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Mike Daube @mikedaube.bsky.social · 8d

Excellent and encouraging Canadian Cancer Society report on tobacco pack warnings internationally. 140 jurisdictions have graphic warnings; 27 have adopted plain packaging, another 3 have it in practice; 14 more on the way. Canada and Australia also have warnings on individual cigarettes.

cancer.ca

Simon Chapman AO @simonchapman.bsky.social · 9d

Here's the tobacco industry in 1984 spelling it out. legacy.library.ucsf.edu/tid/fet29d00

Simon Chapman AO @simonchapman.bsky.social · 9d

Kids' smoking in Oz is at record lows thx to comprehensive tobacco control. But since 2010, the rate of decline has slowed while vaping rose. Explains why all BigTobacco companies have invested in vapes mja.com.au/system/files...

Simon Chapman AO @simonchapman.bsky.social · 10d

SthAust issues 100 28day closures, 2 permanent + 5 in process for illegal tobacco sales. Qld doing similar, NSW has started. www.2firsts.com/news/souther...

2FIRSTS | South Australia Issues Closure Orders to 100 Stores over Illicit Tobacco and Vapes

South Australia has imposed 28-day closure orders on 100 stores caught selling illicit tobacco and vapes since new ministerial powers took effect on 5 June. The State Government has seized about $50 m...

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Mike Daube @mikedaube.bsky.social · 11d

Excellent work by excellent public health advocates.

Madhu Pai, MD, PhD @madhupai.bsky.social · 12d

The Drain of Scientific Publishing

arxiv.org/pdf/2511.04820

Mike Daube @mikedaube.bsky.social · 13d

The contest continues - who can think of the most creative ways to market nicotine products to young people?

Tobacco Control @bmjtobacco-control.bsky.social · 13d

Check out our latest blog on smartphone vape cases. https://bit.ly/441Jw11

“#Anywhere, Anytime:” Smartphone Vape Cases - Blog - Tobacco Control

Eric Shanazari, Reid C. Whaley, Jennifer B. Unger & Artur Galimov. Smartphones and social media dominate the lives of young adults and e-cigarettes are increasingly also part of the picture. Emerging nicotine products enable users to engage in all three...

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Tobacco Control @bmjtobacco-control.bsky.social · 13d

Check out our latest blog on smartphone vape cases. https://bit.ly/441Jw11

“#Anywhere, Anytime:” Smartphone Vape Cases - Blog - Tobacco Control

Eric Shanazari, Reid C. Whaley, Jennifer B. Unger & Artur Galimov. Smartphones and social media dominate the lives of young adults and e-cigarettes are increasingly also part of the picture. Emerging nicotine products enable users to engage in all three...

bit.ly

The BMJ @bmj.com · 13d

Children are now using e-cigarettes at higher rates than adults.

Tom Gatehouse and colleagues argue for an approach to regulation that prioritises children’s rights and protects them
www.bmj.com/content/391/...

Dr. Sven-Eric Jordt #TobRegSky @sejordt.bsky.social · 14d

#TobRegSky #PedSky #MedSky #EpiSky #addictionsci #policysky #polisky #neuroskyence #neurosci #PainResearch🛟 🫁💊

More information from Le Monde on undeclared Juul payments to academic.

Stanton Glantz @profglantz.com · 14d

Juul’s Connection to ‘Independent’ Expert Farsalinos Revealed

Greek cardiologist Konstantinos Farsalinos has been one of the e-cigarette industry's most consistent supporters. Despite his behavior having all the hallmarks of undisclosed industry ties, until now no one was able to prove it. Now,…

Juul’s Connection to ‘Independent’ Expert Farsalinos Revealed

Greek cardiologist Konstantinos Farsalinos has been one of the e-cigarette industry's most consistent supporters. Despite his behavior having all the hallmarks of undisclosed industry ties, until now no one was able to prove it. Now, using the Juul documents in the UCSF Industry documents library, investigators from The Examination, Le Monde (in English, in French) and Reporters United…

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 15d

Taxing tobacco is a win-win for health services under pressure. So why aren’t governments demanding more? | Mary Assunta

The latest Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index shows how companies are succeeding in influencing governments to ensure taxes remain flat or stubbornly low

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 15d

‘Success is shutting them down’: Met police in fight against illegal vape and phone shops

Products that fail fire safety checks, are counterfeit and breach laws protecting children targeted in raids in London

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Mike Daube @mikedaube.bsky.social · 15d

So true. All those urgent Ministerial briefings.....

PHD Comics @phdcomics.com · 15d

What report?

PHD Comics @phdcomics.com · 15d

What report?

Mike Daube @mikedaube.bsky.social · 16d

Not a bad role model.....

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 16d

A new start after 60: I found my feet in midlife, became a park ranger at 85 – and retired happily at 100

At 104, Betty Reid Soskin has had the most extraordinary life, from protest singing to civil rights activism to meeting the Obamas. She reflects on what it takes to stay strong and keep going

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 16d

A new start after 60: I found my feet in midlife, became a park ranger at 85 – and retired happily at 100

At 104, Betty Reid Soskin has had the most extraordinary life, from protest singing to civil rights activism to meeting the Obamas. She reflects on what it takes to stay strong and keep going

www.theguardian.com

Ruth Malone, RN, PhD @remalone.bsky.social · 18d

CONGRATULATIONS Tiburon, #California on prioritizing community health over #tobacco industry profits!
www.sfgate.com/local/articl...

Bay Area town enacts total and complete tobacco ban

An anti-smoking and anti-vaping youth group pushed for the change.

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Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · 18d

“Over a dozen Labor MPs, including senior figures in the party, have told ABC Investigations they want action on gambling reform.”

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...

'Broad, unspoken consensus': silent Labor MPs want action on gambling

Andrew Wilkie has asked the PM to allow a free vote on banning gambling advertising and it appears many Labor MPs would support it.

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Mike Daube @mikedaube.bsky.social · 20d

Excellent comments, as one would expect. Is there any politician around the world who has been actively involved in supporting tobacco control for longer than former UK Cabinet Minister Lord Young - a strong supporter of ASH since his initial election as an MP in 1974?!

Action on Smoking Health (UK) @ashorguk.bsky.social · 20d

Lord Young also made a powerful speech highlighting that the 6 million current smokers in the UK should not be forgotten, and why the Government should publish a road map to a smokefree country.

Action on Smoking Health (UK) @ashorguk.bsky.social · 20d

Lord Young also made a powerful speech highlighting that the 6 million current smokers in the UK should not be forgotten, and why the Government should publish a road map to a smokefree country.