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Vapes have helped almost three million people quit smoking in the last five years

Data from the health charity Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) has found that vapes have been the most popular aid to quitting among those who have...

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Assessing the impact

Anne Symons reviews alcohol’s impact on oral health.

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Smoking and vaping together leads to a greater risk of lung cancer

A study has revealed that people who both vape and smoke are four times more likely to develop lung cancer than people who just smoke. The findings...

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Oral health charity supports the government’s pledge to tackle smoking

The Oral Health Foundation (OHF) has welcomed the government's commitment to the 'Tobacco and Vapes Bill', announced in the king's speech.

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Almost one million children have tried vaping, study reveals

Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) has published findings from a comprehensive survey examining the vaping behaviour of 11 to 17-year-olds in Britain....

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Young people unknowingly smoking spice-spiked vapes

A test of hundreds of confiscated vapes in 38 schools across England has revealed that one in six (16.6 per cent) vapes contained spice.

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No ‘safe’ level to drink alcohol, study reveals

A study released in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs has revealed that moderate drinking is not linked to a longer life expectancy.

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One in ten adults have adopted long-term vaping habit

The number of adults in England who have reported vaping for more than six months has increased from around one in 80 in 2013 to one in 10 in 2023,...

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Alcohol: the gateway to poor oral health?

The Oral Health Foundation offers advice on communicating the risks to patients.

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A quarter of UK adults are moderating their alcohol consumption

A quarter of UK drinkers are alternating between alcoholic and alcohol-free drinks when they visit pubs and bars, according to a new industry report...

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Government promises to tackle tobacco in the king's speech

In the king’s speech on July 17, 2024 the government announced that the reintroduction of the ‘Tobacco and Vapes Bill’ was an early priority in the...

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Liverpool launches strategy to kick smoking

​Liverpool City Council has launched a campaign to make the city smoke-free in a generation.