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Stop smoking roadshow to help York residents quit

The Health Trainer team is getting out into the community to visit as many residents as possible and help them quit smoking for good.

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Health experts suggest a ban on vaping and smoking outside schools and parks

According to BBC News, a ban on smoking and vaping “outside city schools and in park play areas” could be introduced in Salford.

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Charity responds to smoking and vaping estimates for 2023

The Office of National Statistics (ONS) estimates for the rate of smoking and vaping were published on September 5, 2023.

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Vaping renders immune cells unable to move to meet threats, say researchers

Inhaling vapour from an e-cigarette may be stopping frontline immune cells from working typically. A study shows that even moderate smoke exposure...

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Two-thirds of year 10 pupils who vape daily show signs of nicotine dependency

Evidence collected by Public Health Wales has shown dependence on vapes among secondary school pupils is having a detrimental impact on students'...

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Young people who vape are more likely to report chronic stress

According to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan, Italy, young people who have used e-cigarettes...

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Vaping threatens oral health as much as smoking, warns federation

For years, it has been known that smoking can contribute to serious damage on gum and oral health, with smokers having more gum diseases, more tooth...

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Scotland’s first minister expected to announce a consultation on single-use vapes

According to the Daily Record, Humza Yousaf “is tipped to announce a consultation during his Programme for Government address.”

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Smoking increases the risk of depression and bipolar disorder, says research team

Figures from Aarhus University show that smoking increases the risk of developing depression by more than 100 per cent. Fortunately, you can reduce...

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Boys who smoke in their early teens risk passing on harmful genetic traits to future children

A new study suggests boys who smoke in their early teens risk damaging the genes of their future children, increasing their chances of developing...

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E-cigarette manufacturers use targeted marketing to lure in young adults, says researcher

Research led by Minji Kim, assistant professor of health promotion, education, and behaviour at the University of South Carolina, has found that...

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Two per cent rise in alcohol-specific deaths

More work is required on reducing alcohol-related harm, Scottish drugs and alcohol policy minister Elena Whitham has said.