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I started smoking at 14 – and reached 40 a day. A single therapy session changed my life

For years I had been trying to quit, without success, when I decided to take a new approach. It helped me achieve the previously unthinkable

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2024

Indians at a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases, says physicians body

Heart disease is a leading cause of death in India, with rising incidence due to lifestyle changes, urbanization, and increasing prevalence of risk factors like hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and smoking. Poor dietary habits, physical inactivity, and stress contribute significantly. Early detection and management are often hindered by lack of awareness…

The Times of India · Jun 20, 2024

Sharp rise in use of high-strength vapes, research shows

Proportion of adults using e-cigarettes containing up to 20mg/ml of nicotine has increased to 32.5% from 6.6% in 2021

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2024

The Deadly Tobacco Drug War Down Under

Australia’s Prohibition-style attempts to abolish nicotine use have predictably led to a new drug war being fought over a legal substance.

Reason · Jun 17, 2024

The loneliness trap: it is said to be as bad as smoking. So will it shorten my lifespan?

Lonely people are more likely to get heart disease, strokes, anxiety, depression, dementia … Add it all up, and they’re 26% more likely to die early. How do you avoid joining the unhappy millions?

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2024

“I like sex, lines, porno shops, smoking weed and quitting jobs”: Fatboy Slim manipulates celebrities into admitting to their ‘bad habits’

Fatboy Slim's new video features celebrities 'admitted' to bad habits

MusicRadar · Jun 14, 2024

WHO Wants Govts To Crack Down On Four Industries Responsible For 2.7M Deaths Yearly In Europe

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on governments to implement stricter regulations on products that endanger people's health.

International Business Times UK · Jun 13, 2024

Peer influence and the relationship with tobacco temptations

Recent studies and policy initiatives have renewed the debate over smoking habits, especially among younger populations. Tobacco consumption has evolved into a global trend. Current trends indicate that although cigarette smoking is decreasing, alternative forms of tobacco use are increasing, particularly among individuals aged 18 to 24. India grapples with…

The Times of India · Jun 12, 2024

Tobacco, alcohol, processed foods and fossil fuels ‘kill 2.7m a year in Europe’

World Health Organization report calls on governments to impose tougher regulation of health-harming products

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2024

More Evidence that Bans on Flavored Vaping Products May Increase Teen Smoking

Policies that increase the use of traditional cigarettes are unlikely to improve public health.

Reason · Jun 11, 2024