Alcohol and tobacco

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MPs to vote on landmark smokefree generation bill

​MPs will vote on April 16, 2024, on world-leading legislation to protect future generations across the UK from the harmful effects of smoking.

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Even moderate alcohol usage during pregnancy is linked to birth defects

​University of New Mexico (UNM) researchers have found that even low to moderate alcohol use by pregnant patients may contribute to subtle changes in...

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Politician calls the government’s smokefree plans ‘absolutely nuts’

Boris Johnson has said it is “mad” that Winston Churchill’s party is working toward “banning cigars”.

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Almost £11bn could be saved if England goes smoke free

Making England completely smoke-free could free up £10.9bn and provide substantial benefits to local economies, a study has shown.

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Teen social media use linked to increased risk of smoking and vaping

Time spent on social media was associated with an increased risk of cigarette and e-cigarette use in teenagers, according to University of Glasgow...

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Council to spend £23m to help create a smokefree generation

Hampshire County Council has said up to £23m will be spent from April 2025 over the following seven years to support smokers to quit. The council also...

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Handing out vapes in A&E to help smokers quit

​Giving out free e-cigarette starter packs in hospital emergency departments to people who smoke helps more people quit – according to research from...

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App helps people reduce their alcohol intake

​A free smartphone app, Drink Less, can help people who would benefit most from reducing their alcohol consumption to do so successfully, according to...

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Cross-party parliamentary support for tobacco laws

The ‘Tobacco and Vapes Bill’ published on March 20, 2024, has been supported by parliamentarians from across all major parties. They have pledged...

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Scotland announces its support for Westminster’s smoking bill

Jenni Minto, Scotland’s public health minister, has welcomed the introduction of proposed legislation to ban the sale of tobacco products to anyone...

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Smokefree generation one step closer as bill introduced

A new bill to protect future generations across the UK from the harmful impacts of smoking and build a better future for our children will be...

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The reasons behind Spring Budget’s vaping tax

Ferakh Hamid, the lead dentist at Aesthetique Dental Care, unravels the hidden truths behind vaping and its impact on oral health.