Alcohol and tobacco

News

The younger you smoke, the harder it is to quit

The younger you start smoking, the more likely you are to smoke daily as an adult.

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Health warnings on alcohol and snacks may reduce consumption

​Image-and-text health warning labels, similar to those on cigarette boxes, show potential for reducing the consumption of alcoholic drinks and...

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E-cigarettes more effective than counselling alone for smoking cessation

A new study suggests those who use e-cigarettes containing nicotine along with smoking cessation advice are more likely to quit than those only...

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Dental nurses welcome warning over sugar content of 'cocktails in a can' and spirits

Dental nurses have welcomed a move by campaigners to raise awareness of sugar in 'ready to drink' alcohol beverages.

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Call for dentists to share evidence on alcohol harm

​The Commission on Alcohol Harm is today launching a call for evidence as part of its inquiry into alcohol harm and the changes needed to reduce the...

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UK action triggers European-wide coalition to eliminate HPV cancers

The UK's r​ecent decision to vaccinate boys and girls from HPV-cancers has inspired the formation of a European-wide group to put an end to the virus....

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Mouth Cancer Action Month launches

The Oral Health Foundation was joined by a room full of campaigners and supporters at the Houses of Parliament this week, as the charity launched...

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Could gum disease be linked to oral cancer? New research to investigate

​Researchers at the University of Plymouth are exploring possible links between the bacteria that cause gum disease and the progression of oral...

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E-cigarettes help Brits to quit

​A new study published today by the scientific journal Addiction found a positive link between the number of people in England giving up smoking when...

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Mouth Cancer Action Month is coming

The Oral Health Foundation is building up to this year’s Mouth Cancer Action Month by calling on you to help the general public become more...

Events

Talking Mouths – Talking Cancer Care

​A charity fundraising event for all members of the team takes place on 6 November.