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Methods to quit vaping revealed

A study has suggested that varenicline, a prescription medication often used to help people stop smoking, and text message-based interventions can...

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Smartwatch technology developed to aid smoking cessation

Smartwatches could aid people in quitting smoking, according to a University of Bristol study.

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Smoking cessation services face funding uncertainty, survey reveals

An annual survey has found a record expansion in local authority-run stop smoking services following major investment.

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Welsh government bans single-use vapes

A vote has been passed in the Senedd to introduce regulations to prohibit the supply of single-use vapes in Wales.

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Young vapers encouraged to quit through coaching

Coaching over the phone helped almost half of young people who vape ditch the habit, according to a study. Researchers said this could potentially...

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MPs to vote on landmark smoking bill

MPs are voting on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill on November 26, 2024. The bill aims to protect future generations from “a life imprisoned by addiction”.

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‘Stop-smoking’ pill launched by NHS

The NHS has launched a pill aimed at helping people stop smoking. The daily pill is set to be offered to tens of thousands of smokers each year in...

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Smoking cessation services are effective in A&E, study shows

Giving out vapes in A&E can boost patients’ confidence to transition away from smoking, research has revealed.

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Tobacco sales ban garners support from Northern Irish minister

Mike Nesbitt, health minister for Northern Ireland, has welcomed the introduction of the ‘Tobacco and Vapes Bill’.

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Wales records rise in vape use among young people

Almost one-in-six year 11 students in Wales (15.9 per cent) are regularly using vapes, data has revealed.

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Tobacco ban receives support from health charities and politicians

The government has been praised by Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) and other leading members of the Smokefree Action Coalition for returning the...

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Tobacco and Vapes Bill receives cross-party support

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Smoking and Health, a cross-party group of parliamentarians who campaign on tobacco control, welcomed the...