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fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Marlboro maker accused of exploiting' young people with new global ad campaign

Anti-tobacco campaigners have condemned a global advertising campaign for Marlboro by Philip Morris International (PMI), saying the company is being duplicitous in claiming it wants to end cigarette sales. The I AM Marlboro campaign which experts on the tobacco industry said appeared designed to attract young people includes billboards, TV ads and online content. Roadside stands selling Marlboro cigarettes in the Philippines have run competitions to win a scooter or campaign-branded merchandise by buying the cigarettes.
Marketing
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
1 month ago

The Real Housewives make noise to fight for HIV funding: "This isn't a gay problem. It's a human problem!" - Queerty

HIV affects all populations regardless of race, class, or sexual orientation, and effective treatments exist; the challenge is ensuring universal access to care and eliminating stigma.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Love & Fury: how poster artists responded to the Aids crisis in pictures

Graphic design by grassroots AIDS activism groups shaped New York City's response to the epidemic from the late 1970s through 2000s, promoting safe sex, healthcare, and government accountability.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Ontario to end funding to multiple drug consumption sites, including 2 in Toronto, forcing them to close | CBC News

Ontario is ending funding for at least seven drug consumption sites across the province, including two in Toronto, with a 90-day notice period ending June 13, 2026.
Public health
fromFast Company
2 months ago

RFK Jr.'s war on Dunkin' spits on the Kennedys' Massachusetts roots

RFK Jr., as Health and Human Services Secretary, challenges coffee chains like Dunkin' to provide safety data on high-sugar beverages, sparking backlash from Massachusetts residents who fiercely defend the state's iconic brand.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
8 months ago

Prescription for help: Doctors demand ICE ensure detainees in Lower Manhattan receive required medical care | amNewYork

Doctors are demanding ICE to provide necessary medical care to detained immigrants, citing urgent health needs.
fromwww.cbc.ca
10 months ago

Ontario's needle distribution ban at HART Hubs puts people at risk, critics say | CBC News

More than 600 individuals and organizations from across Ontario have signed a letter calling on the province to allow the distribution of syringes at Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hubs, citing increased risks of HIV and hepatitis C transmission due to the prohibition.
Public health
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 year ago

Healthcare Heroes Celebration will honor two doctors with solid Brooklyn roots

Teresa Y. Smith-Bellille’s leadership in emergency medicine and advocacy for diversity has significantly reshaped inclusive training programs and public health outreach for the community.
NYC parents
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