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Young people took up smoking during the pandemic – how tobacco has been used for stress relief for more than a century

In the UK and much of the west, smoking rates have consistently declined since the turn of the millennium. But during some of the most anxiety-ridden months of the COVID pandemic in early 2020, that rate of decline slowed almost to a stop.

The Conversation

The silent killer in the air: Shocking health risks of secondhand smoking

Passive smoking, often referred to as secondhand smoke or environmental tobacco smoke, encompasses a myriad of health risks that extend beyond mere inconvenience. Exposure to the smoke emanating from actively smoked tobacco products introduces nonsmokers to a plethora of detrimental health consequences. This article delves into the multifaceted dangers associated…

The Times of India

Best nicotine patches to help you quit smoking, approved by experts

The road to smoke-free starts here

Evening Standard

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New Year's Resolutions: Here Are Some Practical Goals You Can Set For A Healthy 2024

Although resolutions are easy to make, most often, they fail within weeks as the spirit and excitement of the New Year fade. Setting achievable, specific and measurable goals can help you stick to your resolutions.

Medical Daily

You can’t reverse the ageing process but these 5 things can help you live longer

At this time of year many of us resolve to prioritise our health. So it is no surprise there’s a roaring trade of products purporting to guarantee you live longer, be healthier and look more youthful.

The Conversation

How AI could dramatically improve cancer patients' prognosis

With 1.2 million deaths in the 2020, or 23% of the total number of deaths, cancer is the second biggest killer in the European Union. The figure is all the more tragic given 40% of these cancers could be prevented through early detection and lifestyle change such as not smoking…

The Conversation

Diabetes Drug Lowers Women’s Risk Of Weight Gain After Quitting Smoking: Study

Women are five times as likely as men to put on a lot of weight in the wake of quitting smoking, researchers said.

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A central Kentucky father and son remain committed to tobacco production

There was a time when swirling leafy clumps of tobacco plants were found back-to-back to back along Kentucky’s farming landscape. However, that’s not the case today. With the health impacts of smoking well documented and consumption falling steadily over the years, full-time only-burley growers are hard to find. A father…

WEKU

‘We need to intervene’: landmark vaping study shows increased uptake among teenagers ahead of reforms

Report authors warn of a ‘small but rapidly closing window’ to prevent teenagers developing nicotine addiction and other health issues

The Guardian - AU

Plastics, pesticides and pills: how chemical exposures affect sperm health

Poor diet, stress, smoking and obesity are known factors impairing sperm health, but they don’t paint the entire picture

The Guardian - US

Loneliness is a major public health problem – and young people are bearing the brunt of it

Writing in the Week, journalist Theara Coleman has declared 2023 “the year of the loneliness epidemic”. In May, the US surgeon general, Vivek Murthy, said loneliness posed a public health risk on a par with smoking and drinking.

The Conversation

Why is smoking back? Could one reason be loneliness?

More young people are taking up the habit, and one reason may be a need for the comfort of connection, says Coco Khan, a Guardian commissioning editor

The Guardian - UK

Why are young adults getting heart attacks these days?

Heart attacks are often associated with older people or those above the age of 60. However, the fact is that heart attack can strike any person at any age. Nowadays we are seeing an increased number of heart attacks among young people, especially in the age bracket of 25-40. Around…

The Times of India

Andre Braugher died from lung cancer, rep for ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ and ‘Homicide’ star says

Chicago-born Andre Braugher’s death was unexpected for many of his co-stars. He told the New York Times in 2014 that he had stopped smoking and drinking years ago.

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Smoking Decline Halts Amidst Surge in Youth Uptake During Post-COVID Era

The pace of decline in smoking rates was previously at 5.2 per cent in the pre-pandemic years but became 0.3 per cent between April 2020 and August 2022.

The Independent UK

Fuming over setback to casino smoking ban, workers light up in New Jersey Statehouse meeting

Workers angry that a proposed smoking ban in Atlantic City's casinos seems to be going nowhere protested by lighting up during a state government hearing Thursday in Trenton

Evening Standard

Working from home may have stopped people from quitting smoking, researchers say

A UCL study showed the number of people quitting smoking 'stagnated' during the pandemic

The Conversation

Social isolation and loneliness linked to poor health – our study could help explain why

Numerous studies have shown that social isolation and loneliness are associated with an increased risk of early death, on a scale comparable to other known risk factors such as smoking and obesity. This year, the US surgeon general declared social isolation and loneliness to be a significant public health concern.

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The Guardian - UK

Risk of dying from cancer in England varies hugely between regions, say scientists

Researchers say ‘astounding’ inequalities are widest where risk can be cut with lifestyle changes

The Hindu

Police inspector injured in tiff with hotel employee in Kadapa

A police inspector sustained injury following a clash with an employee of a hotel in Kadapa. Anil, who is working as an Inspector in the intelligence wing, scolded the hotel employee for moving around late in the night, and for smoking and chewing tobacco in the public place, leading to…

The Guardian - UK

Millions of young people exposed to vape posts online, charity says

Report claims posts promoting smoking alternatives have been viewed more than 3.4bn times across social media

AAP

Individual cigarettes to contain warnings under new law

New smoking laws that address rising levels of vaping have passed parliament, banning the use of appealing names and including new warnings on packets.

The Independent UK

White House delays menthol cigarette ban, alarming anti-smoking advocates

The White House is pushing back a plan to ban menthol cigarettes, an unexpected delay that quickly sparked criticism from anti-smoking groups

WEKU

New Zealand's Indigenous people are furious over plans to snuff out anti-smoking laws

A year ago, New Zealand enacted what are perhaps the world's toughest anti-smoking laws. The new conservative government plans a repeal — and an end the Maori Health Authority. Protests have ensued.

The Times of India

Importance of regular heart checkups - key to early detection

Indians have a high prevalence of ischaemic heart disease. What is more alarming is that it presents or manifests a decade earlier in Indians compared to our Western counterparts. Main reason for this is high clustering of risk factors like diabetes, hypertension, smoking or other forms of tobacco use, high…

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