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Cigarette filters were widely introduced in the 1950s, ostensibly to make smoking less harmful. With growing public concern about lung cancer and other smoking-related diseases, the tobacco industry responded not by making cigarettes safer, but by making them seem safer. Filters were the perfect innovation – not for health, but…

The 1950s felt like a simpler, more carefree era, but some items from that decade would land you in serious hot water today. From deadly home materials to dangerous gadgets, many objects once commonplace are now banned or heavily restricted. Knowing what’s illegal, or wisely phased out, can protect your…

The researchers called for stronger action to prevent teenagers and young adults from getting hooked on e-cigarettes.

The study found that children who vape are three times more likely to go on to become smokers

Review warns e-cigarettes could act as gateway to smoking and are also linked to higher asthma and other health risks

Experts also found a link to certain breathing problems.

While some ultra-processed foods (UPFs) do deserve concern, experts say they’re not a smoking gun

Pete Davidson has revealed he once smoked so much weed he started losing touch with reality.

Lifestyle factors such as drinking and smoking could contribute to increased severity of obstructive sleep apnoea