smoking

In Depth New research suggests that healthy cells can replace potentially cancerous ones

By The Week Staff Last updated 30 January 20

In Depth An epidemiologist explains the reason behind the difference in life expectancy

By The Week Staff Published 23 January 20

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 6 November 19

In Depth Trump administration threatens to ban flavoured e-cigarettes after six deaths are linked to them

By The Week Staff Last updated 12 September 19

Speed Read New figures show smoking rates starting to climb among teenagers from poorer communities

By The Week Staff Last updated 8 July 19

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 26 March 19

Speed Read New report says obesity set to overtake smoking as leading global cause of the disease

By The Week Staff Last updated 24 May 18

Speed Read Cancer Research UK says that giving up smoking and cutting down on calories could see cancer rates fall dramatically

By The Week Staff Published 23 March 18

Speed Read Public Health England suggests initiative in bid to reduce number of smokers

By The Week Staff Last updated 6 February 18

Speed Read National television and newspaper adverts will correct decades of lies and misinformation about smoking

By The Week Staff Last updated 27 November 17

Speed Read Action on Smoking and Health says more needs to be done to dispel myths around electronic cigarettes

By The Week Staff Published 8 May 17

In Depth Ten packs and smaller tobacco bags are out, while standard plain covers are in

By The Week Staff Published 12 April 17