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Dumfries and Galloway councillors support ban on disposable vapes

The full health consequences of the smoking devices is still unknown, stated Mid and Upper Nithsdale Councillor Tony Berretti

Daily Record

Cancer on the rise in France, particularly amongst women smokers

The number of new cancer diagnoses in France doubled between 1990 and 2023, according to a new statistical analysis, which found that while cancer remains the leading cause of death in men, the rate in women is on the rise, in particular those cancers linked to smoking.

Radio France Internationale

Can diabetes and weight-loss drug Ozempic break addictions too?

Doctors are hearing anecdotal reports of reductions in drinking and smoking, but experts caution that more research is needed

The Guardian - AU

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Smoking is back and it’s still cool (and deadly)

Celebs are lighting up, kids are huddling outside at parties... If we needed a sign that the era of wellness is over, this is it

The Guardian - UK

What happens to your body when you vape as doctor warns of risks similar to smoking

Vaping is often seen as a 'healthier' alternative to smoking - but one doctor says you could still be putting yourself at risk.

Daily Record

How do we know health screening programmes work?

The UK is set to roll out a national lung cancer screening programme for people aged 55 to 74 with a history of smoking. The idea is to catch lung cancer at an early stage when it is more treatable.

The Conversation

Little-known lung cancer symptom on your fingers and other signs of the disease

Lung cancer doesn't always cause symptoms until it starts to spread, however some people may have early signs of the illness

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Subtle lung cancer warning sign that you may spot in your fingers

There are lesser known symptoms of cancer that are important to look out for in order to identify the disease, increasing the chances of survival.

Daily Record

Quitting smoking tops list of mid-year resolutions for smokers, research finds

Other top targets set during the summer include drinking more water, losing weight, and working out more, according to the survey of smokers

Daily Mirror

Being lonely ‘may increase risk of heart disease in diabetes patients’

Scientists have found it to be a bigger risk factor for heart disease than diet, exercise, smoking and depression.

The Independent UK

Subtle lung cancer symptom spotted on your fingers - 'unexpected' sign revealed

Lung cancer can prevent more unexpected symptoms, such as a change in the shape of your fingers as well as the condition of your fingernails

Daily Mirror

'High-risk' patient died after falling while unattended in hospital smoking area

A sitting of Dublin District Coroner’s Court also heard evidence that Ms Foy’s family felt they were not listened to by doctors at Naas General Hospital and had difficulties trying to speak to them.

Irish Mirror

Schools 'having to install heat sensors in toilets' to stop children vaping

One headteacher said vaping is a 'much bigger' problem than smoking was

Nottingham Post

Schools are 'installing heat sensors in toilets' to stop children vaping

One headteacher said vaping is a 'much bigger' problem than smoking was

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The Independent UK

Schools forced to take action in toilets due to child vaping, MPs hear

The Health and Social Care Committee heard that some students were making excuses to leave lessons in order to go to the toilet to vape.

The Conversation

'The dirty disease' – both smokers and non-smokers get lung cancer. They face stigma on top of illness

Earlier this year, federal health minister Mark Butler announced a new national Lung Cancer Screening Program. The first of its kind for lung cancer, the screening program will open initially to current and former smokers aged 50 to 70 years by July 2025. It aims to save lives by detecting…

Daily Mirror

Vapes 'more harmful' than smoking for children - as cases of collapsed lung rocket

Paediatric chest physician Professor Andy Bush is “absolutely horrified” that a growing number of children are being admitted to hospital after using illegally-sold vapes, with some developing serious lung conditions

Daily Mirror

Jake Paul smokes cigarette while training for Nate Diaz grudge fight

Paul is preparing to fight UFC legend Diaz on August 5 and the YouTube boxer has joked that he is training his lungs by smoking cigarettes in the gym

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Liverpool Echo

Things you could do in 1980s Liverpool that you can't anymore

Remember smoking inside pubs?

The Independent UK

Free lung cancer screenings to be offered to smokers and ex-smokers aged 55-74

People aged 55-74 with a GP record including a history of smoking are to be assessed and invited for screenings and quit-smoking services

Evening Standard

Targeted screening to detect lung cancer sooner to be rolled out

People aged 55-74 with a GP record including a history of smoking are to be assessed and invited for screenings and quit-smoking services

The Hindu

Fifth standard student allegedly beaten to death by teachers for smoking in Bihar

A fifth-standard student Bajrangi Kumar (14) died after allegedly being caught smoking and thrashed by the teachers of a private school in Motihari of East Champaran district of Bihar.

Wales Online

New £270million project could find or prevent extra 9,000 lung cancers

Smoking is still the leading cause, and it has one of the lowest survival rates of all cancers

Reason

Uneducating Americans on Vaping

Since the FDA began regulating vaping products as "tobacco" products, American ignorance about vaping's realtive risks has gotten worse.

The Independent UK

Targeted screening to detect lung cancer sooner to be rolled out: Government

People aged 55-74 with a GP record including a history of smoking are to be assessed and invited for screenings and quit-smoking services

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