A study of 1,020 vape users found 39% admitted it’s likely they’ll buy e-cigarettes from unregulated sources which haven’t undergone official safety checks. As a result, a third reckon their own nicotine consumption will increase. But 22% believe the impending law is the motivation they need to get out of their vaping habit. The research … Read more
A study has shown that simply cutting down on smoking does little to reduce the risk of a heart attack, but quitting altogether can almost halve the chances. The research found that patients with stable coronary artery disease who quit smoking at any point after their diagnosis saw their risk of a major cardiac event, … Read more
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A judge on Friday allowed smoking to continue in Atlantic City’s casinos, giving some measure of relief to the city’s struggling casino industry while rebuffing workers who have long sought to be able to breathe clean air on the casino floor. The ruling by Superior Court Judge Patrick Bartels represented a … Read more
LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed Thursday that his government is looking at introducing tougher anti-smoking measures, which could potentially see a ban on smoking in outdoor spaces, including at pubs and restaurants. His confirmation came after a report in the Sun newspaper that the government was mulling a ban in pub gardens … Read more
Photo: Katie Dobies (iStock by Getty Images) The federal government banned smoking on all commercial flights 24 years ago, but airlines are still required to fit “no smoking” signs on their planes. While the outdated regulations still serve some purpose and are a simple reminder, they also create bureaucratic headaches for airlines. The Federal Aviation … Read more
Director David Lynch says he has emphysema, and despite the challenges the lung disease may present to his work in Hollywood, has no plans to retire in the wake of his diagnosis. Lynch ― best known for films like “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive,” and the TV series “Twin Peaks” ― went public with his … Read more
Recent research suggests that more than 30 types of cancer could potentially be avoided through specific lifestyle changes. Cancer continues to be a major health concern, with studies showing an increasing trend in the overall number of cases. Adopting a healthy lifestyle is generally recommended to lower the risk of diseases, and now, certain behaviours … Read more
A woman has left social media users in shock after revealing what’s inside a vape. Vaping has seen a surge in popularity in recent years, with an increasing number of teenagers getting their hands on the devices. A woman named Maria recently shared how she and her flatmates decided to kick their vaping habits. They … Read more
Dementia and general cognitive decline are often thought of as something that happens as we get older. Although dementia is far more common among people aged over 65, your age is not the only determining factor of your brain health. Previous research has confirmed that around 40 percent of dementia cases could actually be avoided … Read more
WASHINGTON — The U.S. surgeon general on Tuesday declared gun violence a public health crisis, driven by the fast-growing number of injuries and deaths involving firearms in the country. The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy, the nation’s top doctor, came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by mass shootings that left … Read more
