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Madlen Davies @madlendavies.bsky.social · 19d

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Madlen Davies @madlendavies.bsky.social · 19d

Doctors of Europe, are you at #WONCA25 in Lisbon? I’ll be presenting on how pharma companies have tried to influence prescribing, as revealed in @theexamination.org #WorldofPain reporting. Come and listen! www.theexamination.org/series/world...

World of Pain

We investigate corporate behavior that threatens the health of communities around the world. See our reporting on tobacco, food, polluters and more.

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Madlen Davies @madlendavies.bsky.social · 19d

Doctors of Europe, are you at #WONCA25 in Lisbon? I’ll be presenting on how pharma companies have tried to influence prescribing, as revealed in @theexamination.org #WorldofPain reporting. Come and listen! www.theexamination.org/series/world...

World of Pain

We investigate corporate behavior that threatens the health of communities around the world. See our reporting on tobacco, food, polluters and more.

www.theexamination.org

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Madlen Davies @madlendavies.bsky.social · 19d

‘Nicotine-free’ vapes and pouches promise a buzz without the downsides. But are they safe? Leslie Liang reports for @theexamination.org www.theexamination.org/articles/nic...

‘Nicotine-free’ vapes and pouches promise a buzz without the downsides. Health concerns remain.

Outlaw Dip, Spree Bar and other nicotine alternatives aren’t regulated in many countries. Researchers warn about health risks and misleading marketing.

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Madlen Davies @madlendavies.bsky.social · Sep 8

🚨Investigative journalists! Are you headed to #GIJC25 in Malaysia? @theexamination.org is hosting a one-day pre-conference dedicated to reporting on the the industries responsible for the most preventable deaths globally. Sign up here: gijc2025.org/pre-conferen...

Pre-Conference Day Events

Before the 2025 Global Investigative Journalism Conference officially kicks off, GIJC25 will host a focused day of high-impact workshops and special gatherings led by top investigative journalists and...

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Madlen Davies @madlendavies.bsky.social · Aug 21

We are looking for an investigative editor @examinationnews to lead our food and polluting industries beats. Come join a mission driven nonprofit and help lead a team of hungry reporters. www.theexamination.org/careers/inve...

Investigative editor

We investigate corporate behavior that threatens the health of communities around the world. See our reporting on tobacco, food, polluters and more.

www.theexamination.org

Madlen Davies @madlendavies.bsky.social · Aug 14

🚨The UN has softened its declaration on tackling diseases like cancer, obesity and diabetes, per a draft obtained by @examinationnews It has dropped plans for sugary drink taxes, graphic cigarette warnings & alcohol ad curbs, alarming health experts. www.theexamination.org/articles/new...

New draft UN declaration rolls back proposed restrictions on sugary drinks, alcohol and tobacco

Calls for sugar taxes, nondescript packaging for tobacco and restrictions on alcohol advertising were removed during negotiations ahead of the UN General Assembly meeting in September.

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Madlen Davies @madlendavies.bsky.social · Jun 17

Cigarettes in Laos cost 24p a pack. Why so cheap? The Laotian government signed a deal with the tobacco giant that kept tobacco excise taxes low -- and enriched a local tycoon. Great story by @jasonmclure.bsky.social @maria-perez.bsky.social www.theexamination.org/articles/how...

Imperial Brands' confidential deal with Laotian government - low cigarette prices and an enriched insider

The deal delivered millions to an in-law of the former president, Bounnhang Vorachit, while blocking tobacco tax hikes for 25 years.

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Madlen Davies @madlendavies.bsky.social · Jun 5

🚨We are hiring for two roles @theexamination.org A news editor and an interim managing editor. Take a look at our jobs page and feel free to contact me with any questions! www.theexamination.org/careers/news...

News Editor

We investigate corporate behavior that threatens the health of communities around the world. See our reporting on tobacco, food, polluters and more.

www.theexamination.org

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Madlen Davies @madlendavies.bsky.social · Jun 1

A UK lawmaker who visited tobacco giant Philip Morris International’s Swiss lab is now trying to delay an upcoming ban on the sale of heated tobacco to future generations. Great scoop by @MattChapmanUK www.theexamination.org/articles/uk-...

UK lawmaker seeks to delay heated tobacco ban after industry-funded trip

As public health experts warn of the dangers of heated tobacco products like IQOS, Lord Ed Vaizey argued that they should be excluded from a landmark ban pending further study – after touring Philip M...

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Sasha Chavkin @sashachavkin.bsky.social · May 21

Shares of the world's biggest alcohol companies are down across the board - in large part because young people appear to be taking the health risks of drinking more seriously

Alcohol groups face a sobering cultural shift

Young adults are taking the health effects of drinking more seriously

www.ft.com

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Madlen Davies @madlendavies.bsky.social · May 22

Trump’s cuts jeopardize crucial data on youth smoking and vaping rates worldwide. WHO says the absence of this data — key to tobacco control efforts — will leave a “playground” for tobacco companies. www.theexamination.org/articles/tru...

Trump’s cuts jeopardize crucial tobacco trends data in the US and beyond

The sudden shutdown of the CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health endangers a range of tobacco control programs stateside and surveys around the world.

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Madlen Davies @madlendavies.bsky.social · May 9

So exciting to see our #WorldofPain project shortlisted. Congrats to the whole team! @examinationnews @paper_trail_m @derspiegel @derStandardat @Tamedia @ZDF @washingtonpost @Metropoles @CLIP_AmericaLat @saludconlupa @Plato_br @elelspectador @IrpiMedia @initiumnews @FinUncovered

Global Investigative Journalism Network @gijn.org · May 9

💫 NEW! GIJN, the new home of the Sigma Awards, is proud to announce the 2025 shortlist for the best data journalism projects and portfolios in the past year.

👏 50 data journalism projects from 24 countries made it to the final round of the competition. https://twp.ai/9PSjQG

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Announcing the Sigma Awards 2025 Shortlist

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Madlen Davies @madlendavies.bsky.social · May 6

New from @examinationnews: Internal docs show the Philippine president’s office opposed “any measure” that might hurt the tobacco industry—at a key global health summit. Story by @MattChapmanUK & @mariajpsl: www.theexamination.org/articles/how...

How industry capture of Filipino officials helped deadlock global tobacco control negotiations

A presidential agenda, pro-industry proposals and a probe — documents reveal Big Tobacco’s influence in the Philippines and on the international stage.

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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · May 1

@madlendavies.bsky.social from @theexamination.org discussed the importance of holding pharmaceutical companies to account over the promotion of opioids ⬇️

Photo of Madlen Davies addressing delegates

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Madlen Davies @madlendavies.bsky.social · Mar 21

Grünenthal, the German drugmaker notorious for the 1960s thalidomide scandal, has pushed its latest opioid as a safer option. Great to see our @examinationnews story in today’s @TheLancet www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Misleading marketing claims fuel tapentadol prescriptions

German drugmaker Grünenthal pushed its latest opioid as a safer option. People around the world got hooked. Madlen Davies, Hristio Boytchev, and Rafael Cabrera report.

www.thelancet.com

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Madlen Davies @madlendavies.bsky.social · Mar 20

Today @examinationnews & partners reveal that Grünenthal, the German pharma company notorious for the 1960s thalidomide scandal, has been promoting its latest opioid in misleading ways. Prescriptions are ⬆️ in many countries. Read in @telglobalhealth.bsky.social www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...

A world of pain: How a ‘safe’ painkiller unleashed a new wave of opioid addiction

Prescriptions of the lesser-known drug surged after being marketed as safer alternative to classic opioids

www.telegraph.co.uk

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Madlen Davies @madlendavies.bsky.social · Mar 20

🚀Our latest @examinationnews story reported with
@paper_trail_m @saludconlupa, @elespectador, @clip_americalat @derspiegel and published with @TheLancet @Telglobalhealth

Madlen Davies @madlendavies.bsky.social · Mar 20

Grünenthal pushed its latest opioid tapentadol as a safer option. People around the world got hooked.

Prescriptions of the opioid have surged, fueled by the types of misleading claims about its addictive properties that ignited an opioid crisis.

www.theexamination.org/articles/gru...

Grünenthal pushed its latest opioid as a safer option. People around the world got hooked.

Fueled by misleading marketing claims, the German drugmaker’s painkiller tapentadol is on the rise.

www.theexamination.org

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Sasha Chavkin @sashachavkin.bsky.social · Jan 13

The FDA is falling short of legal requirements by not conducting enough food safety inspections, a new GAO report finds

Inspections are up the last few years but FDA hasn't met its targets since fiscal year 2018
h/t @hbottemiller.bsky.social
www.gao.gov/products/gao...

Food Safety: FDA Should Strengthen Inspection Efforts to Protect the U.S. Food Supply

The U.S. food supply is generally considered safe, but tens of millions of people get sick from foodborne illnesses each year. Our Q&A report examines...

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Madlen Davies @madlendavies.bsky.social · Dec 3

I am excited to be joining @DR_KMP at the @americanhealth #BAHISummit2024 to discuss her new research analyzing the impact of court decisions on public health! Tune in at 9AM to watch live: www.youtube.com/live/sKg4Tcl...

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The Examination @theexamination.org · Nov 21

When squeezed, flavor capsule cigarettes release flavors like 🍉 watermelon, 🫐 blueberry and mint, making the smoke much more palatable – especially to young people. In Latin America, tobacco companies have leaned into these kid-friendly products.
Read more: www.theexamination.org/articles/fru...

Fruity 'click' cigarettes a hit with Latin American teens amid 'constant' industry lobbying

Companies release watermelon Marlboros, blueberry-menthol Luckies despite “smoke-free” promises

www.theexamination.org

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The BMJ @bmj.com · Nov 21

Fruit flavour “click” or “capsule” cigarettes are soaring in popularity in Latin America.

@examinationnews.bsky.social, Salud Con Lupa, and LaBot investigate how these are an expanding market for big tobacco companies despite their promises to protect young people
www.bmj.com/content/387/...

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María Pérez @maria-perez.bsky.social · Nov 21

First post here! Watermelon Marlboros and blueberry Luckies: PMI & BAT have been releasing cigarettes in kid-friendly fruit and mint flavors in Latin America. Young people say they make it easier to start lighting up. theexamination.org/articles/fru... @examinationnews.bsky.social

Fruity 'click' cigarettes a hit with Latin American teens amid 'constant' industry lobbying

Companies release watermelon Marlboros, blueberry-menthol Luckies despite “smoke-free” promises

theexamination.org

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Sasha Chavkin @sashachavkin.bsky.social · Nov 19

We're hiring!

Our newsroom @examinationnews.bsky.social is adding TWO new positions as we develop our audience for hard-hitting investigative reporting on threats to global public health.

Here is the listing for Audience Editor:
www.theexamination.org/careers/audi...

Audience Editor

We investigate corporate behavior that threatens the health of communities around the world. See our reporting on tobacco, food, polluters and more.

www.theexamination.org

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The Examination @theexamination.org · Nov 26

Follow our investigative reporting on health crises that threaten the lives of millions go.bsky.app/KyC5ksb

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