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Loneliness is a major public health problem – and young people are bearing the brunt of it

Writing in the Week, journalist Theara Coleman has declared 2023 “the year of the loneliness epidemic”. In May, the US surgeon general, Vivek Murthy, said loneliness posed a public health risk on a par with smoking and drinking.

The Conversation

Why is smoking back? Could one reason be loneliness?

More young people are taking up the habit, and one reason may be a need for the comfort of connection, says Coco Khan, a Guardian commissioning editor

The Guardian - UK

Why are young adults getting heart attacks these days?

Heart attacks are often associated with older people or those above the age of 60. However, the fact is that heart attack can strike any person at any age. Nowadays we are seeing an increased number of heart attacks among young people, especially in the age bracket of 25-40. Around…

The Times of India

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Andre Braugher died from lung cancer, rep for ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ and ‘Homicide’ star says

Chicago-born Andre Braugher’s death was unexpected for many of his co-stars. He told the New York Times in 2014 that he had stopped smoking and drinking years ago.

Chicago Sun-Times

Smoking Decline Halts Amidst Surge in Youth Uptake During Post-COVID Era

The pace of decline in smoking rates was previously at 5.2 per cent in the pre-pandemic years but became 0.3 per cent between April 2020 and August 2022.

International Business Times UK

Fuming over setback to casino smoking ban, workers light up in New Jersey Statehouse meeting

Workers angry that a proposed smoking ban in Atlantic City's casinos seems to be going nowhere protested by lighting up during a state government hearing Thursday in Trenton

The Independent UK

Working from home may have stopped people from quitting smoking, researchers say

A UCL study showed the number of people quitting smoking 'stagnated' during the pandemic

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Social isolation and loneliness linked to poor health – our study could help explain why

Numerous studies have shown that social isolation and loneliness are associated with an increased risk of early death, on a scale comparable to other known risk factors such as smoking and obesity. This year, the US surgeon general declared social isolation and loneliness to be a significant public health concern.

The Conversation

Risk of dying from cancer in England varies hugely between regions, say scientists

Researchers say ‘astounding’ inequalities are widest where risk can be cut with lifestyle changes

The Guardian - UK

Police inspector injured in tiff with hotel employee in Kadapa

A police inspector sustained injury following a clash with an employee of a hotel in Kadapa. Anil, who is working as an Inspector in the intelligence wing, scolded the hotel employee for moving around late in the night, and for smoking and chewing tobacco in the public place, leading to…

The Hindu

Millions of young people exposed to vape posts online, charity says

Report claims posts promoting smoking alternatives have been viewed more than 3.4bn times across social media

The Guardian - UK

Individual cigarettes to contain warnings under new law

New smoking laws that address rising levels of vaping have passed parliament, banning the use of appealing names and including new warnings on packets.

AAP

White House delays menthol cigarette ban, alarming anti-smoking advocates

The White House is pushing back a plan to ban menthol cigarettes, an unexpected delay that quickly sparked criticism from anti-smoking groups

The Independent UK

New Zealand's Indigenous people are furious over plans to snuff out anti-smoking laws

A year ago, New Zealand enacted what are perhaps the world's toughest anti-smoking laws. The new conservative government plans a repeal — and an end the Maori Health Authority. Protests have ensued.

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The Times of India

Importance of regular heart checkups - key to early detection

Indians have a high prevalence of ischaemic heart disease. What is more alarming is that it presents or manifests a decade earlier in Indians compared to our Western counterparts. Main reason for this is high clustering of risk factors like diabetes, hypertension, smoking or other forms of tobacco use, high…

The Hindu

Bengaluru: Police conduct special drive across city, five habitual offenders arrested

In a special drive launched to check various violations, the police conducted surprise inspections at wine shops, bars and restaurants, bakeries, tea stalls, and lodges in the city. The police were looking for violations like gambling, smoking in public places, and other irregularities.

The Walrus

Why We Need Community Now More than Ever

Isolation might be as unhealthy as smoking. Why aren’t we taking connection more seriously?

The Times of India

Environmental factors and lung cancer risk: What you need to know

Lung cancer is still a major cause of cancer-related death and a worldwide health problem. Although smoking is still the biggest risk factor for lung cancer, environmental variables also play a significant role. Lung cancer accounts for 18.4% of cancer-related fatalities globally, with an estimated 2.2 million new cases diagnosed…

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The Independent UK

Mapped: Areas in the UK with the most smokers revealed

Two northern cities lead as the areas with highest smoking prevalence with a London borough at the bottom of the list.

International Business Times UK

Travel Warning: France To Introduce New Smoking Ban Across All Beaches, Any Breach Will Lead To Fine

The ban is expected to come into place in France by next year.

The Independent UK

Casino workers seethe as smoking ban bill is delayed yet again in New Jersey Legislature

A bill that would end smoking in Atlantic City's casinos continues to go nowhere

Evening Standard

Shane MacGowan dies aged 65: The Pogues frontman's wildest or most revelatory quotes

The legendary musician spearheaded a new kind of Celtic punk music, producing works that Ireland's president, Michael D. Higgins has described as "perfectly crafted poems"

Fortune

New Zealand decides to sell cigarettes to youth after all—but its scrapped smoking ban has inspired other nations

England, Ireland, Wales and Hong Kong have all considered bans similar to New Zealand's, which intended to ban anyone born after 2009 from buying tobacco.

The Guardian - AU

Brad Pitt in a chicken suit and rating friends: jobseekers believed ‘condescending’ courses required to get payments

Resilience course provider claims it uses the ‘same model of change as smoking cessation’ but welfare advocates say courses are ‘social eugenics’

The Independent UK

Majority back plans to crack down on smoking

Government plans will make it illegal to sell tobacco to anyone born on or after January 1 2009.

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