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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 · Jul 2, 2023

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 · Jun 30, 2023

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 · Jun 30, 2023

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 · Jun 29, 2023

'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 · Jun 29, 2023

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 · Jun 28, 2023

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

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

Wales Online · Jun 28, 2023

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 Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023

'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…

The Conversation · Jun 27, 2023

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 · Jun 27, 2023