The World Health Organization is pushing countries to raise the prices of sugary drinks, alcohol and tobacco by 50% over the next 10 years through taxation to help tackle chronic public health problems. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/04/world/science-health/who-health-taxes/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #sciencehealth #who #softdrinks #smoking #alcohol #health
Anyone who lights up on a beach or in a public park in France will be breaking the law from Sunday under new rules aimed at protecting children from the dangers of passive smoking. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/06/30/world/science-health/france-smoking-ban-beaches-parks/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #sciencehealth #france #smoking