Nearly all ex-smokers saw positive changes after quitting
2023-09-21
New nationwide research has shown that 95% of ex-smokers saw positive changes as soon as two weeks after quitting. The study involved more than 3,000
Smoking
Disposable vapes could be available on NHS despite ban
2023-09-18
Disposable vapes could still be available through the NHS despite the upcoming ban reported last week. Government ministers are said to be working towards a
Ministers considering ban on disposable vapes, reports suggest
2023-09-13
Government ministers are said to be preparing a ban on disposable vapes as concerns grow over the number of young people who use them. Leading
E-cigarettes highly likely to lead to teen tobacco smoking
2023-08-25
A new survey has shown that adolescent vape users are at a greater risk of smoking cigarettes as teenagers. In addition, those who follow this
How can smoking influence my patient’s oral wellbeing?
2023-04-14
Main Content People are aware that smoking is terrible for their wellbeing. It can lead to a wide range of clinical issues and, at times,
Thérèse Coffey ‘to scrap plan to tackle smoking’
2022-10-12
The Health Secretary is expected to U-turn on government plans to tackle smoking in the UK, according to latest reports. Insiders say that the Thérèse
Around 400 people diagnosed with preventable cancer every day
2022-09-28
More than 400 people are diagnosed with preventable cancer every single day, sparking health warnings from experts. According to the latest analysis from the World
Drop in e-cigarette use despite evidence it helps smokers quit
2020-10-16
E-cigarettes are 70% more effective in helping smokers ditch their habit than nicotine replacement therapy. This is according to a new review undertaken by Cochrane.
Teen smokers less likely to give up habit as adults
2020-04-10
New research reveals that those who start smoking as children or adolescents are less likely to give up the habit as adults. Data shows that
Smoking may increase risk of depression and schizophrenia
2019-11-07
New research from the University of Bristol has revealed that tobacco smoking may increase the risk of developing depression and schizophrenia. There has long been
Survey suggests teenage smokers are at record low
2019-08-23
The number of young people who have tried smoking has dropped to its lowest ever recorded figure, according to recent NHS Digital statistics The number
Financial incentives could help smokers quit and save NHS billions
2019-07-19
New evidence suggests that paying people to quit smoking could save the NHS billions of pounds The findings, published by the Cochrane Library, contained the results of