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Vanguard healthcare, policy, and community stakeholders consolidate as newly formed Ontario Nicotine Action Table (ONAT) to build long-term plan for coordinated actionTORONTO, Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A broad group of healthcare stakeholders, researchers, policymakers, and community organizations have united to tackle one of Ontario's most persistent and preventable public health challenges: tobacco and nicotine addiction. Convened by Lung Health Foundation (LHF), the Ontario Nicotine

Global consumer products veteran and former JTI Regional President, Americas, to lead the maker of Nixodine(R)- powered pouchesTampa, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - September 1, 2026) - STRYKTM Brands, maker of pouches powered by Nixodine®, the tobacco-free, elevated and modern pouch, today announced the appointment of Marchant Kuys as President and Chief Executive Officer. Kuys will lead the company as it scales manufacturing, distribution, and brand presence globally and help build the next...

Bonguard Naturals today announced results from a new nonclinical study that could open a new chapter in adult nicotine alternatives to advance tobacco harm reduction. Instead of simply changing the device, flavor or delivery format, Nixodine-S™ is designed to replace nicotine itself with a patented, precisely formulated alternative. In laboratory testing, Nixodine-S preserved nicotine-like activity at key receptors associated with nicotine-related satisfaction and reward pathways while producing

Tampa, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - July 21, 2026) - STRYK™, maker of pouches powered by Nixodine™, - a synthetic nicotine-analog compound - today announced the appointment of Chris Greer as Senior Vice President of Regulatory and External Affairs. In this newly created role, Greer will lead the company's regulatory strategy, government affairs, and engagement with agencies, policymakers, and industry stakeholders as STRYK™ expands its portfolio of next-generation products.Greer brings more than..