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New Zealand’s new smoking ban
feature Anyone born in 2009 or later will not be able to buy cigarettes but there are concerns about a growing black market
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Pros and cons of vaping
Pros and Cons Health experts warn UK could ‘sleepwalk’ into public health ‘catastrophe’ due to e-cigs
By The Week Staff Published
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Six of the best ways to quit smoking in 2020
In Depth One million UK smokers have quit since the pandemic began, surveys suggest
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Why is coronavirus more deadly for men than women?
Speed Read Scientists begin female hormone trials to try and boost men’s odds against virus
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Does nicotine protect against coronavirus?
In Depth New study suggests smoking may cut risk of infection - but does not advise taking up the fatal habit
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How lungs may ‘magically’ recover from smoking damage
In Depth New research suggests that healthy cells can replace potentially cancerous ones
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Why women live longer than men
In Depth An epidemiologist explains the reason behind the difference in life expectancy
By The Week Staff Published
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Smoking ‘increases mental health risk’
In Depth Experts warn of vicious circle as people with psychological conditions are more likely to take up the habit
By James Ashford Last updated
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Why everyone’s talking about vaping
In Depth Trump administration threatens to ban flavoured e-cigarettes after six deaths are linked to them
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How many people still smoke in the UK?
Speed Read New figures show smoking rates starting to climb among teenagers from poorer communities
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Is sitting down the new smoking?
In Depth Research suggests that sedentary lifestyles cost the NHS around £700m a year, increasing the risk of chronic health problems
By The Week Staff Published
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Ten ways to reduce the risk of cancer
Speed Read New report says obesity set to overtake smoking as leading global cause of the disease
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Lifestyle choices are behind four in 10 cancers
Speed Read Cancer Research UK says that giving up smoking and cutting down on calories could see cancer rates fall dramatically
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Should NHS hospitals offer e-cigarettes and vaping lounges?
Speed Read Public Health England suggests initiative in bid to reduce number of smokers
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