Common Environmental Toxins, Like Nicotine, Linked To Depressive Symptoms: Study

Men were found to be more vulnerable to the depressive effects of environmental toxins. New Delhi: Toxins commonly present in the environment, such as nicotine and metals, have been linked with depressive symptoms like feeling hopeless or taking little interest in daily activities, according to a study conducted on US adults. Researchers found that inflammation … Read more

Dr Reddy’s to buy Haleon’s nicotine replacement therapy portfolio outside US

Mumbai: Drug major Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories will acquire British pharma company Haleon’s global portfolio of consumer healthcare brands in the nicotine replacement therapy category outside of the US for £500 million. The Indian company’s subsidiary Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories SA will acquire the share capital of Haleon plc’s arm Northstar Switzerland SARL for a total consideration … Read more

Marlboro maker’s Zyn nicotine pouch can’t save Big Tobacco

Philip Morris Inc, maker of Marlboro cigarettes, has stopped online sales of Zyn in the US after receiving a subpoena in the District of Columbia (DC) related to flavoured products that are banned there. It’s the latest nicotine-pouch brand to hit the news and raises further questions about not just this product, but Big Tobacco’s … Read more