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Hong Kong authorities will implement stricter controls on flavoured tobacco, described by Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau as a 'poisoned chalice' targeting younger people. Flavoured tobacco, primarily delivered through e-cigarettes, uses additives like menthol to mask tobacco's bitterness and attract youth.

Scientists discovered that combining specific spices like mint, eucalyptus, and chili peppers enhances anti-inflammatory effects by 100x. These compounds work synergistically in immune cells to activate multiple pathways, offering potential treatments for chronic inflammation-linked diseases.