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Have you or has someone you know suffered harm from energy drinks? We want to hear from you! www.theexamination.org/articles/hel...

Help us report on the safety of energy drinks

Have you or someone you know experienced a health problem after consuming energy drinks? We want to hear about it.

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MEPs have called on the European Commission to answer qs about undisclosed meetings with tobacco giant Philip Morris International, revealed by @theexamination.org @politico.com. We showed trade officials acted in ways that would have benefitted the company. www.theexamination.org/articles/mep...

European lawmakers demand answers over undisclosed Philip Morris International meetings with EU Commission

The Examination and POLITICO found that EU Commission officials had six meetings with the company after it requested help securing favorable tobacco regulations and taxes in non-EU countries.

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A prolific nicotine researcher who has always maintained that he is independent from industry was paid thousands of euros by Juul to lobby Israel's health ministry. Great story by @mattchapman.bsky.social @theexamination.org @lemonde.fr @reportersunited.gr www.theexamination.org/articles/juu...

‘Independent’ expert who helped shape global vaping debate was paid thousands by Juul

A Greek physician who has extensively studied nicotine was paid by Juul to lobby against Israeli vaping regulations. He didn’t disclose the payment in his research.

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Lord Strathcarron, a hereditary peer trying to stop a smoking ban for future generations, told me he discussed the bill with a relative at British American Tobacco. His amendments will be voted on in the House of Lords tomorrow. www.theexamination.org/articles/uk-...

Lawmaker with family ties to British American Tobacco attempts to stop UK smoking ban

Lord Strathcarron didn’t publicly disclose his family connection even as he adopted the tobacco giant’s position on a “smoke-free generation” bill.

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Madlen Davies@madlendavies.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Doctors of Europe, are you at #WONCA25 in Lisbon? I’ll be presenting on how pharma companies have tried to influence prescribing, as revealed in @theexamination.org #WorldofPain reporting. Come and listen! www.theexamination.org/series/world...

Doctors of Europe, are you at #WONCA25 in Lisbon? I’ll be presenting on how pharma companies have tried to influence prescribing, as revealed in @theexamination.org #WorldofPain reporting. Come and listen! www.theexamination.org/series/world...

World of Pain

We investigate corporate behavior that threatens the health of communities around the world. See our reporting on tobacco, food, polluters and more.

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‘Nicotine-free’ vapes and pouches promise a buzz without the downsides. But are they safe? Leslie Liang reports for @theexamination.org www.theexamination.org/articles/nic...

‘Nicotine-free’ vapes and pouches promise a buzz without the downsides. Health concerns remain.

Outlaw Dip, Spree Bar and other nicotine alternatives aren’t regulated in many countries. Researchers warn about health risks and misleading marketing.

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🚨Investigative journalists! Are you headed to #GIJC25 in Malaysia? @theexamination.org is hosting a one-day pre-conference dedicated to reporting on the the industries responsible for the most preventable deaths globally. Sign up here: gijc2025.org/pre-conferen...

Pre-Conference Day Events

Before the 2025 Global Investigative Journalism Conference officially kicks off, GIJC25 will host a focused day of high-impact workshops and special gatherings led by top investigative journalists and...

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We are looking for an investigative editor @examinationnews to lead our food and polluting industries beats. Come join a mission driven nonprofit and help lead a team of hungry reporters. www.theexamination.org/careers/inve...

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We investigate corporate behavior that threatens the health of communities around the world. See our reporting on tobacco, food, polluters and more.

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🚨The UN has softened its declaration on tackling diseases like cancer, obesity and diabetes, per a draft obtained by @examinationnews It has dropped plans for sugary drink taxes, graphic cigarette warnings & alcohol ad curbs, alarming health experts. www.theexamination.org/articles/new...

Cigarettes in Laos cost 24p a pack. Why so cheap? The Laotian government signed a deal with the tobacco giant that kept tobacco excise taxes low -- and enriched a local tycoon. Great story by @jasonmclure.bsky.social @maria-perez.bsky.social www.theexamination.org/articles/how...

🚨We are hiring for two roles @theexamination.org A news editor and an interim managing editor. Take a look at our jobs page and feel free to contact me with any questions! www.theexamination.org/careers/news...

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We investigate corporate behavior that threatens the health of communities around the world. See our reporting on tobacco, food, polluters and more.

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A UK lawmaker who visited tobacco giant Philip Morris International’s Swiss lab is now trying to delay an upcoming ban on the sale of heated tobacco to future generations. Great scoop by @MattChapmanUK www.theexamination.org/articles/uk-...

Shares of the world's biggest alcohol companies are down across the board - in large part because young people appear to be taking the health risks of drinking more seriously

Alcohol groups face a sobering cultural shift

Young adults are taking the health effects of drinking more seriously

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Trump’s cuts jeopardize crucial data on youth smoking and vaping rates worldwide. WHO says the absence of this data — key to tobacco control efforts — will leave a “playground” for tobacco companies. www.theexamination.org/articles/tru...

So exciting to see our #WorldofPain project shortlisted. Congrats to the whole team! @examinationnews @paper_trail_m @derspiegel @derStandardat @Tamedia @ZDF @washingtonpost @Metropoles @CLIP_AmericaLat @saludconlupa @Plato_br @elelspectador @IrpiMedia @initiumnews @FinUncovered

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💫 NEW! GIJN, the new home of the Sigma Awards, is proud to announce the 2025 shortlist for the best data journalism projects and portfolios in the past year. 👏 50 data journalism projects from 24 countries made it to the final round of the competition. https://twp.ai/9PSjQG

New from @examinationnews: Internal docs show the Philippine president’s office opposed “any measure” that might hurt the tobacco industry—at a key global health summit. Story by @MattChapmanUK & @mariajpsl: www.theexamination.org/articles/how...

@madlendavies.bsky.social from @theexamination.org discussed the importance of holding pharmaceutical companies to account over the promotion of opioids ⬇️

Grünenthal, the German drugmaker notorious for the 1960s thalidomide scandal, has pushed its latest opioid as a safer option. Great to see our @examinationnews story in today’s @TheLancet www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Misleading marketing claims fuel tapentadol prescriptions

German drugmaker Grünenthal pushed its latest opioid as a safer option. People around the world got hooked. Madlen Davies, Hristio Boytchev, and Rafael Cabrera report.

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Today @examinationnews & partners reveal that Grünenthal, the German pharma company notorious for the 1960s thalidomide scandal, has been promoting its latest opioid in misleading ways. Prescriptions are ⬆️ in many countries. Read in @telglobalhealth.bsky.social www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...

A world of pain: How a ‘safe’ painkiller unleashed a new wave of opioid addiction

Prescriptions of the lesser-known drug surged after being marketed as safer alternative to classic opioids

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Grünenthal pushed its latest opioid tapentadol as a safer option. People around the world got hooked. Prescriptions of the opioid have surged, fueled by the types of misleading claims about its addictive properties that ignited an opioid crisis. www.theexamination.org/articles/gru...

The FDA is falling short of legal requirements by not conducting enough food safety inspections, a new GAO report finds Inspections are up the last few years but FDA hasn't met its targets since fiscal year 2018 h/t @hbottemiller.bsky.social www.gao.gov/products/gao...

Food Safety: FDA Should Strengthen Inspection Efforts to Protect the U.S. Food Supply

The U.S. food supply is generally considered safe, but tens of millions of people get sick from foodborne illnesses each year. Our Q&A report examines...

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I am excited to be joining @DR_KMP at the @americanhealth #BAHISummit2024 to discuss her new research analyzing the impact of court decisions on public health! Tune in at 9AM to watch live: www.youtube.com/live/sKg4Tcl...

When squeezed, flavor capsule cigarettes release flavors like 🍉 watermelon, 🫐 blueberry and mint, making the smoke much more palatable – especially to young people. In Latin America, tobacco companies have leaned into these kid-friendly products. Read more: www.theexamination.org/articles/fru...

Fruit flavour “click” or “capsule” cigarettes are soaring in popularity in Latin America. @examinationnews.bsky.social, Salud Con Lupa, and LaBot investigate how these are an expanding market for big tobacco companies despite their promises to protect young people www.bmj.com/content/387/...

First post here! Watermelon Marlboros and blueberry Luckies: PMI & BAT have been releasing cigarettes in kid-friendly fruit and mint flavors in Latin America. Young people say they make it easier to start lighting up. theexamination.org/articles/fru... @examinationnews.bsky.social

We're hiring! Our newsroom @examinationnews.bsky.social is adding TWO new positions as we develop our audience for hard-hitting investigative reporting on threats to global public health. Here is the listing for Audience Editor: www.theexamination.org/careers/audi...

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