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Companies keep selling harmful products – but history shows consumers can win in the end

In 2023, 42 state attorneys general sued Meta to remove Instagram features that Meta’s own studies had shown – and independent research had confirmed – are harmful to teenage girls.

The Conversation

Dr Strangelove: London theatre audiences warned that nuclear satire play features 'cigarette smoking'

Critics mock warning of smoking on stage in West End adaptation of Dr Strangelove featuring Steve Coogan

Evening Standard

Country diary: A hunter drops from the sky, ragged as a shot jackdaw

Faccombe, Hampshire: A small, dark, scythe-winged hobby puppets away a swallow, stealing a smoking patch of sky with it

The Guardian - UK

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A Root Cause of the Main Causes of Death In America Is Something Doctors Know Little About

Inverse

Cervical cancer: Lifestyle habits that increase the risk and how to prevent them

The first step towards prevention of any disease is gaining a deeper understanding of the causes behind it, and lifestyle is a major contributing factor behind numerous ailments. While genetics and environmental factors play very important roles, one cannot ignore how lifestyle choices such as diet, exercise, smoking and consumption…

The Times of India

How many Londoners actually smoke? Analysis reveals number of smokers in decline

Figures suggest that proposed outdoor smoking ban would only impact small number of Londoners

Evening Standard

Ban on smoking outside pubs is on the table to boost nation's health, says Wes Streeting

Industry leaders have warned that the proposals could cause economic harm to the hospitality sector.

Evening Standard

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There are way more smoke and vape shops than there used to be. Has the government crackdown had any effect?

New business registrations with vaping-related keywords in the name were lower in 2024 than for any other year

The Guardian - AU

Why there are growing cases of respiratory disease in India

According to the 2017 Global Burden of Diseases Report, India is among the countries with the highest burden of chronic respiratory diseases, accounting for 15.69% of global cases and 30.28% of global deaths from these conditions. It has the highest number of COPD cases, with 55.23 million affected, and the…

The Times of India

Leonardo DiCaprio distances himself from Sean 'Diddy' Combs after picture emerges of star at 'White Party'

An old photo has emerged showing a young DiCaprio smiling and smoking with the disgraced musician

Evening Standard

What is the ABCDE algorithm for the prevention of heart disease?

Most heart problems are asymptomatic at early stages as they generally develop slowly over many years. Damage to the arteries, which can lead to heart attacks and strokes, results from many small choices you make throughout your life, including your dietary habits, physical activity levels, weight management, ability to cope…

The Times of India

The right calls it the ‘nanny state’ – I call it standing up to rich corporations and protecting people’s health

By targeting junk food and smoking, the government isn’t attacking ‘freedom’. It’s just fulfilling one of its most vital roles, says global public health expert Devi Sridhar

The Guardian - UK

Risk of lung cancer from radiotherapy doubles for breast cancer patients who smoke

Non-smokers found to have 1% chance of treatment leading to disease compared with between 2% and 6% for smokers

The Guardian - UK

Best Nicotine Patches to Help You Quit Smoking for Good: 9 Benefits And How To Use Them

Nicotine patches offer a simple yet powerful way to quit smoking by delivering a controlled, consistent dose of nicotine through the skin, helping to ease withdrawal symptoms and cravings. For many, this small patch represents the first step toward a smoke-free life, offering support every hour of the day. Here's…

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Bangkok Post

New bill plans to keep cannabis legal

Thailand has proposed a new bill to regulate its cannabis industry and restrict marijuana uses to health and medical purposes, the latest effort to control recreational smoking after several policy u-turns.

The Times of India

Can e-cigarettes actually help quit smoking?

For many people, giving up smoking might be one of the hardest things to do. However, we all know that quitting smoking has several benefits that are worth all the struggle. While there are many resources available to assist in breaking the habit, using e-cigarettes is one that has attracted…

Golf Monthly

Are Pro Golfers Allowed To Smoke On The Course?

Smoking is not nearly as commonplace as it once was, but are pro golfers allowed to light up on the course?

AAP

Child vaping sucks away chance of ciggie-free Australia

Research published in a public health journal shows teenagers who have vaped are more likely to try smoking, with the youngest adolescents the most at risk.

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Study Finds People Who Vape As Out Of Shape As Smokers

The findings add to growing evidence that long-term use of vapes is harmful.

Medical Daily

Smoking Before 18 Linked To Respiratory Symptoms In 20's: Study

The latest study investigated how starting smoking before the age of 18 affects respiratory health in early adulthood.

Reason

Journal of Free Speech Law: "Speech Regulation and Tobacco Harm Reduction," by Jonathan H. Adler & Jacob James Rich

The final article from the Information as Medicine symposium.

The Independent UK

‘They need to know who saved them’: A man ran to rescue car crash survivors. He died hours later

Grant Fox Sr. saved several people from a smoking car that was ‘about to blow up’ before he had to be rushed to a North Las Vegas hospital, his fiancée said

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s where all the best socialising happens’: the joy of the smoking area

As the government mulls an outdoor smoking ban, clubbers are lamenting the possible loss of a valuable space where friendships are formed and bonds strengthened

Reason

Brickbat: Up in Smoke

The Carlsbad, California, city council has banned smoking and vaping in apartments, condos, and other multi-unit residential buildings. Starting in January, residents cannot light up, even on their balconies and decks. Officials say that the police don't have the resources to enforce the law, but landlords and neighbors will be…

The Guardian - UK

Vaping damages young people’s lungs as much as smoking, study suggests

Research challenges idea that vaping could be healthier alternative to smoking, say authors of research

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