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Evil Genius Productions Partners with Legendary Entertainment, STUDIOCANAL, and Pressman Films

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

SAN MATEO, Calif., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Evil Genius Productions, the maker of the Everyday Heroes™ tabletop roleplaying game, announced today the lineup for their 2023 Season of Adventure™. This season will consist of eight Cinematic Adventures™ based on popular action films from Legendary Entertainment, STUDIOCANAL and Pressman Films. The entire season will sell for $130 - discounted from the $20 MSRP for each Cinematic Adventure™.

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  • "We're excited to partner with Evil Genius Production and bring these franchises to life," says Sam Rappaport, Vice President, Interactive Media at Legendary.
  • "We're excited to partner with Evil Genius Production to take advantage of our rich movie library," says Rand Marlis, President of Creative Licensing who represent the STUDIOCANAL films.
  • Evil Genius Productions, a Black-owned game publisher was founded in 2021 to produce modern-day tabletop roleplaying games.
  • Founded in 1982, Creative Licensing currently represents a large catalogue of classic films and properties, including STUDIOCANAL for this project.

Global Cardiac Bio Implant Devices Market Report 2022: Forecasts, Industry Trends, Growth, Insight, Impact of COVID-19, Company Analysis, 2021-2028 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

The "Global Cardiac Bio Implant Devices Market, Size, Forecast 2022-2027, Industry Trends, Growth, Insight, Impact of COVID-19, Company Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Global Cardiac Bio Implant Devices Market, Size, Forecast 2022-2027, Industry Trends, Growth, Insight, Impact of COVID-19, Company Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Hence, Cardiac Bio Implant Devices are electronic or mechanical implantable devices developed to aid in the treatment of cardiac disorders.
  • The increasing prevalence and awareness of cardiovascular disorders drive the Global Cardiac Bio Implant Devices Market.
  • However, the global Cardiac Bio Implant Devices market recovered as different government authorities began to break the enforced lockdowns in 2020.

Halo Collective Announces Filing of Halo Tek Prospectus and Change in Chief Financial Officer and Board of Directors

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Monday, May 2, 2022

Halo also announces that Philip van den Berg is resigning as a director and the Chief Financial Officer of Halo, effective April 30, 2022, to join Halo Tek as its Chief Executive Officer.

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  • Halo also announces that Philip van den Berg is resigning as a director and the Chief Financial Officer of Halo, effective April 30, 2022, to join Halo Tek as its Chief Executive Officer.
  • Marshall Minor, the current Senior Vice President, Finance of Halo, has been appointed to act as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective April 30, 2022.
  • The Preliminary Prospectus contains important information relating to the Halo Tek Shares and is still subject to completion or amendment.
  • Halo would also like to announce that Philip van den Berg has resigned as a director and the Chief Financial Officer of Halo, effective April 30, 2022, to join Halo Tek as its Chief Executive Officer.

Foundation for a Smoke-Free World Calls the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Proposal to Ban the Sale of Menthol Cigarettes a Significant Step to Help Millions of Smokers Quit

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Friday, April 29, 2022

The FDA cites modeling studies that indicate if menthol cigarettes were no longer available, smoking rates and deaths due to smoking would decline significantly in the U.S.

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  • The FDA cites modeling studies that indicate if menthol cigarettes were no longer available, smoking rates and deaths due to smoking would decline significantly in the U.S.
  • While this proposed ban on the sale of menthol cigarettes is an important step, to make lasting progress to end smoking, adult smokers who are addicted to these products and who cannot or will not quit entirely require support.
  • The Foundation for a Smoke-Free World is an independent, U.S. nonprofit 501(c)(3) private foundation with the purpose of improving global health by ending smoking in this generation.
  • The Foundation supports its mission through three broad categories of work: Health and Science Research; Agricultural Diversification; and Industry Transformation.

22nd Century Group (Nasdaq: XXII) Expects VLN® Menthol King Reduced Nicotine Cigarettes To Be Exempted From FDA’s Proposed Ban on Menthol Cigarettes

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Friday, April 29, 2022

Our VLN Menthol King reduced nicotine cigarettes are an unmatched tool for helping adult menthol smokers find an off-ramp from nicotine addiction.

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  • Our VLN Menthol King reduced nicotine cigarettes are an unmatched tool for helping adult menthol smokers find an off-ramp from nicotine addiction.
  • 22nd Centurys VLN King and VLN Menthol King are the cornerstone of FDAs public health mission for tobacco, continued Mish.
  • The FDA authorized 22nd Centurys MRTP for VLN reduced nicotine content cigarette products on December 23, 2021.
  • VLN King and VLN Menthol King are the only FDA authorized reduced nicotine content combustible cigarettes in the U.S. tobacco products market, estimated at approximately $80 billion in size.

THE VISION COUNCIL RECOGNIZES HEALTHY VISION MONTH THIS MAY - ENCOURAGES THE PUBLIC TO PRIORITIZE EYECARE

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Friday, April 29, 2022

ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --May is Healthy Vision Month, and The Vision Council, the leading trade association for the vision care industry, is amplifying the importance of eye health and regular eyecare for children and adults nationwide.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --May is Healthy Vision Month, and The Vision Council, the leading trade association for the vision care industry, is amplifying the importance of eye health and regular eyecare for children and adults nationwide.
  • The Vision Council encourages the public to participate in Healthy Vision Month by making smart lifestyle choices for their eye health, from eating a healthy diet and wearing sunglasses while outside to limiting screen time.
  • As part of maintaining eye health, The Vision Council encourages individuals and families to schedule annual eye exams for themselves and their children.
  • Healthy Vision Month is the perfect time for families to schedule their annual eye exams if they haven't done so already."

National Alliance for Hispanic Health Applauds FDA's Proposed Regulations to Ban Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

/PRNewswire/ -- "The evidence is clear — a ban on menthol will save lives. For far too long, the tobacco industry has targeted Hispanics, women, youth and other communities," said Jane L. Delgado, PhD, MS, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, the Nation's leading Hispanic health advocacy group, in announcing the Alliance's support for FDA's proposed menthol regulations announced today.

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  • For far too long, the tobacco industry has targeted Hispanics, women, youth and other communities," said Jane L. Delgado, PhD, MS, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health , the Nation's leading Hispanic health advocacy group, in announcing the Alliance's support for FDA's proposed menthol regulations announced today.
  • "FDA must also eliminate menthol in e-cigarettes or else the tobacco industry will follow its playbook as it did following the 2020 FDA restrictions on flavored e-cigarettes that exempted menthol.
  • More than a third (34.7%) of Hispanic adult smokers use menthol cigarettes and have been targeted by the tobacco industry for decades.
  • Menthol has also been shown to increase the appeal of tobacco, especially among youth, by masking unpleasant flavors and making cigarettes easier to use.

FDA proposed rules to eliminate menthol cigarettes & flavored cigars will protect youth, save countless lives, end needless disease, and fight health inequities in America

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

WASHINGTON, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Truth Initiative applauds the Food & Drug Administration for taking historic steps to remove menthol cigarettes and all flavored cigars from the market.  We are encouraged by this progress that has the potential to save millions of lives, especially those of people who have been relentlessly targeted and inundated with these products and their marketing by the tobacco industry. We congratulate President Biden and FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf for their strong leadership and this demonstration of FDA's invigorated commitment to prioritizing public health over tobacco industry profits.

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  • The FDA's life-saving decision, when finalized, will protect young people and future generations from nicotine addiction and reduce health inequities, especially among Black Americans.
  • Eliminating flavored cigars will also save lives, protect youth, and reduce health disparities.
  • Cheap, flavored cigars are sold in over 250 flavors like banana smash, cherry dynamite and chocolate, as well as menthol.
  • We urge the FDA to move expeditiously to finalize and implement the regulations to turn this decision into life-saving action.

What You Need to Know About Cholesterol

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

MISSION, Kan., April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- (Family Features) Understanding and improving cholesterol is important for people of all ages, including children and teens. Maintaining healthy cholesterol levels can help keep your heart healthy and lower your chances of getting heart disease or having a stroke.

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  • In fact, about 38% of adults in the United States are diagnosed with high cholesterol, according to the American Heart Association.
  • A waxy, fat-like substance created by the liver and consumed from meat, poultry and dairy products, cholesterol isn't inherently bad for you.
  • The two types of cholesterol are low-density lipoprotein (LDL), which is considered "bad," and high-density lipoprotein (HDL), which can be thought of as "good" cholesterol.
  • People with cardiovascular disease, and those at elevated risk, may need their cholesterol and other risk factors assessed more often.

FDA's Proposed Rules to Prohibit Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars Will Protect Kids, Advance Health Equity and Save Lives, Especially Among Black Americans

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

WASHINGTON, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- By issuing proposed rules today to prohibit menthol cigarettes and all flavored cigars, the FDA is taking historic and long-overdue action to protect our nation's kids, advance health equity and save lives, especially among Black Americans and other populations that have been targeted by the tobacco industry and suffered enormous harm from the predatory marketing of these products.  For decades the tobacco industry has deliberately targeted Black communities with marketing for menthol cigarettes, with tragic consequences. The industry also uses these flavored products to lure kids into a deadly addiction. These rules will, once and for all, put an end to these predatory and deadly practices. 

Key Points: 
  • For decades the tobacco industry has deliberately targeted Black communities with marketing for menthol cigarettes, with tragic consequences.
  • The FDA's proposal to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars will have a profound and certain impact in reducing these health disparities.
  • Eliminating menthol cigarettes will save lives and reduce health disparities, especially among Black Americans.
  • The industry's targeted marketing of menthol cigarettes has caused enormous harm to the health of Black Americans.