The Latest Breaking News from Smoking

Smoking is cool again. But it's still very deadly

One look across pop culture and you'll see cigarettes in major movies and TV shows.

Axios · Nov 29, 2025

We created health guidelines for fighting loneliness - here’s what we recommend

Social isolation kills. It increases your risk of death by 30% — roughly the same as smoking cigarettes and much worse than factors such as obesity and sedentary living.

The Conversation · Nov 24, 2025

The Sindex: Price of Audio Equipment Rises 12 Percent Under Trump Tariffs

The Reason Sindex tracks the price of vice: smoking, drinking, snacking, traveling, and more.

Reason · Nov 20, 2025

Vaping might seem safer than smoking but your heart could tell a different story

You may have heard that vaping is the “safer” choice than smoking. But what if the very thing designed to protect your health also puts your heart at risk?

The Conversation · Nov 5, 2025

Vaping has slowed progress in cutting teen smoking in NZ – new study

Smoking rates among adults have declined in Aotearoa New Zealand over recent decades, from 18% smoking regularly in 2011/12 to 8% in 2023/24.

The Conversation · Nov 5, 2025

Vaping is now more popular than smoking

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The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025

Maldives bans smoking for all young people including tourists. Here’s what travellers need to know

The Maldives already has strict rules around bringing electronic cigarettes into the country.

Euronews · Nov 4, 2025

Maldives bans smoking for all young people – including tourists

The new law applies to both residents and visitors to the South Asian archipelago

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025

‘Stop smoking crack’: House Republican inflames shutdown crisis as SNAP food stamp benefits run out for 40 million Americans

The Department of Agriculture has said it doesn’t have the $8 billion needed to fund SNAP in November

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2025

Health headlines can be confusing - these 3 questions can help you evaluate them

Every week of 2025 seems to bring a new health headline, whether it’s about climbing autism rates, changing vaccination recommendations or unexpected cancer risks.

The Conversation · Oct 31, 2025