Alcohol and tobacco

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Vaping increases the risk of tooth decay

Research from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine suggests individuals who vape are more likely to develop dental caries.

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MP calls on the government to listen to tobacco retailers

​An All Party Group (APPG) on Smoking and Health heard on November 1, 2022, the results of a survey showing that the majority of tobacco retailers...

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London Tobacco Alliance launched to end smoking

​The London Tobacco Alliance (LTA) was launched on October 26, 2022, to enable partners to accelerate efforts to eliminate smoking in London.

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Shopping vouchers incentive for pregnant smokers

​A new trial published in The BMJ suggests that an offer of up to £400 of shopping vouchers will aid in smokers quitting during pregnancy.

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Second-hand smoke inhalation linked to childhood gum disease

​A new study published in Evidence-Based Dentistry suggests second-hand smoke could be linked to poor periodontal health in children.

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Vaping during pregnancy could have long-term effects on children, suggests a new study

Researchers in the Dorothy M. Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute at The Ohio State University College of Medicine suggest that vaping during...

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Examining the impact of pregnancy on smoking behaviours

Northwestern Medicine has recently released a study suggesting that pregnant smokers reduce their smoking by an average of one cigarette a day before...

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Smoking linked to increased risk of respiratory infections and illnesses

​UC Davis Comprehensive cancer centre researchers have found that smokers have a 12 per cent increased risk of viral infection and a 48 per cent...

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Smoking action plan to be dropped?

Government insiders have suggested that the health secretary, Thérése Coffey, plans to break promises to tackle smoking.

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Stoptober launched to give smokers the confidence to quit

A new film featuring recent ex-smoker and Strictly Come Dancing star, James Jordan, explores how quitters can gain the confidence to quit for good...

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How much influence do your drinking habits have on your children?

Led by Dr Megan Cook and Professor Emmanuel Kuntsche, from the Centre of Alcohol Policy Research at La Trobe’s School of Psychology and Public Health,...

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Menthol ban helping smokers quit

​An European Union wide ban came into effect on methanol cigarettes came into effect on May 20, 2022. New research from Imperial College London...