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Dementia risk for people who quit smoking in middle age ‘same as someone who never smoked’

Research finds kicking the habit halves rate of decline in verbal fluency and slows memory loss by 20%

The Guardian - UK

Quitting smoking in later life may slow down decline in memory, study finds

Research by University College London has suggested it is never too late to quit.

Evening Standard

How smoking a bong brought back the trauma of being shot by the Taliban – an exclusive extract from Malala Yousafzai’s memoir

In the activist’s new memoir, she remembers how trying weed at university brought on terrifying flashbacks

The Guardian - UK

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Why giving up smoking may still help those with advanced cancer

Scientists said stopping smoking can prolong survival ‘more than some chemotherapies’

The Independent UK

99% of Heart Attacks and Strokes Share the Same 4 Hidden Causes

You might think heart attacks and strokes hit out of nowhere, striking healthy people without warning. But the latest study shows that over 99% of these events share common, detectable roots. That’s huge, because if we identify and address those hidden causes early, many tragedies are preventable. Understanding what drives…

Clever Dude

NYC hotel tries charging guest $500 for smoking in room but she wasn’t there at the time, now management are changing their story

She doesn't even smoke.

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How gambling companies are copying the Big Tobacco playbook in Australian sport

In June 2023, Labor MP Peta Murphy presented a report to the Albanese government recommending a ban on gambling advertising due to the grave social and financial harms caused by gambling ads online, on TV and at sporting venues.

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In the 1950s, a cigarette company had a bold idea to fight smoking’s cancer stigma. It didn’t age well

It was a different time.

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More than 100 million people vape worldwide in a ‘new wave of nicotine addiction,’ WHO says

While global smoking rates have fallen sharply, a new WHO report warning that vaping is fuelling a “new wave of nicotine addiction”.

Euronews

‘People screamed. Cried. Threw up’: 10 extraordinary life lessons from Ozzy Osbourne’s new memoir

The man who ended up smoking 30 cigars a day after trying to quit cigarettes also comes across in his book as level-headed, self-aware and savagely funny. Here’s what the late rock legend can teach us about addiction, fame and how to choose just the right support act

The Guardian - UK

Vaping impact to be studied

Experts are going to examine 200 former smokers, with half switching to vapes as a quit aid.

The Independent UK

Experts explore link between air pollution and sleep apnea — here's what we know

Researchers have found a link between more severe sleep apnea and one particular environmental issue in cities. Here we explore what their study found.

Tom’s Guide

Colon cancer is on the rise among young people – and research points to one major culprit

If smoking was the cancer villain of the 20th century, eating ultra-processed food may be its 21st-century counterpart, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

Children Worldwide Lose 8.45 Million Days of Healthy Life Yearly Due To Second-Hand Smoking, Research Claims

New research found that second-hand smoke affects children's health worldwide, causing them to lose 8.45 million days of healthy life every year.

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The 10 Best Satire Films of the 21st Century

The joke's on us.

Euronews

Experimental cannabis extract can help reduce chronic back pain, trial finds

Patients reported a significant reduction in pain scores in the months after starting the cannabis extract, which is not the same as smoking cannabis.

The Independent UK

New study finds person may age faster if father smoked as a teen

The research found that smoking among boys could cause damage to developing sperm cells

Evening Standard

People may age faster if father smoked during puberty, study finds

The effect is less pronounced if the father started smoking later in life.

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The Independent UK

Voices: Taxes on alcohol and smoking can help countries facing severe aid cuts

COMMENT: The benefits of health taxes are clear, writes the World Health Organisation's Jeremy Farrar. But it requires political courage to invest in all of our futures

Budget and the Bees

10 School Rules From the ‘80s and ‘90s That Would Get Teachers Fired Today

If you grew up in the ‘80s or ‘90s, you know the school day looked vastly different than it does now. It was a time of less supervision, more questionable safety standards, and a set of rules that would undoubtedly cause a major uproar today. Although we survived, looking back,…

The Guardian - UK

What is the impact of vaping on teeth and oral health?

We look at the science behind vaping and the claims it causes tooth decay, gum disease and dry mouth

Evening Standard

Smoking inside and bathtubs full of booze: Chiltern Firehouse makes a rowdy comeback

The Marylebone hangout was in full house party mode for Fashion Week

International Business Times UK

Quick Facts on Violet Affleck: Age, College, and Why She and Dad Ben Are Going Viral Right Now

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner's eldest child, Violet Affleck, spoke at a UN forum to discuss long COVID-19 effects and the need for clean air, despite her father's smoking habits.

Evening Standard

'I'm so upset': Lily James admits vaping has ruined her teeth

The Mamma Mia star, 36, has been spotted smoking e-cigarettes in the past, including on the set of her Bumble biopic Swiped last year

The Conversation

Banning something to reduce harm is a tricky business. Here’s what works

The upcoming social media ban for people aged under 16 continues to be hotly debated.

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