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YALE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH: Web-based Tool Calculates Lives Saved, Policy Implications of Tobacco Control

New estimates from a web-based tool that tracks tobacco use created by the Yale School of Public Health show that the recent federal law raising the age of legal tobacco purchase to 21 could save over 100,000 lives over the rest of this century.

AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION: Launches Podcast Series on Lung Health in COVID-19 Era

LungcastTM will feature conversations with researchers, physicians, patients and advocates about hot topics in lung health

LUNDQUIST INSTITUTE: NIH Awards $2.3 Million to The Lundquist Institute to Study the Impact of Vaping While Pregnant

Study will allow The Lundquist Institute to determine the multi-generational risks of developing asthma from vaping while pregnant

ACHIEVE: Announces Patent Granted in the U.S. for Novel Analogs of Cytisinicline for Use in CNS and Addiction Indications

Achieve Life Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACHV), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company committed to the global development and commercialization of cytisinicline for smoking cessation, announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted Achieve a patent (US 2020/0172544 A1) on novel analogs of cytisinicline, a process for their preparation, and their use in the prevention or treatment of CNS and addictive disorders.

R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company's Modern Oral Brand, VELO, Expands "The VELO Hustle" With Virtual Pitch Contest Open To Adult Nicotine Consumers Age 25+

VELO providing resources, mentors, community and funding for those who want to pursue their side hustle, passion project, or dream business

DUKE-UNC TOBACCO TREATMENT SPECIALIST TRAINING PROGRAM: Goes Nationwide with the Launch of Interactive Online Training

Expansion of leading Southeast US smoking cessation training program into virtual training makes its evidence-based curriculum available to healthcare and public health professionals everywhere

R.J. REYNOLDS VAPOR COMPANY: Expands Modern Oral Portfolio With Dissolvable Nicotine Lozenges Under Global Brand, VELO

VELO dissolvable nicotine lozenges responds to adult nicotine consumers' evolving preferences for convenience, simplicity, and choice, and are available to adult consumers in select national retail locations

FDA: Authorizes Marketing of IQOS Tobacco Heating System with ‘Reduced Exposure’ Information

Agency Will Closely Monitor Real-World Data to Assess if Marketing Continues to be Appropriate

WHO: Prevalence of tobacco use among adults in the WHO European Region

The European Region is the only WHO region not expected to reach the female 30% relative reduction target by 2025.

SEATCA: Vietnam: The harmful effects of electronic cigarettes

Electronic cigarette devices (TLTT) include: battery parts, charging, heating, gas flow; parts containing electronic solution tubes.

TAAT HERB CO.: To Launch Hemp Cigarette as a Novel Alternative to Big Tobacco Products

Taat Herb Co., flagship brand of Taat Lifestyles & Wellness Ltd., is preparing to launch its Taat brand of hemp cigarettes, a tobacco alternative that uniquely replicates the experience of smoking a traditional cigarette.

RESPIRA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.: Announces plan to pursue FDA authorization for the RespiRxTM drug delivery platform as the first "vapor style" Nicotine Replacement Therapy targeting the 50% of smokers who want to quit

Respira announces plans to pursue FDA authorization of the RespiRxTM drug delivery platform as the first vapor style inhalable Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) designed to significantly increase cessation therapy effectiveness in the U.S.

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