Smoker numbers are declining in many parts of the world, but upward trends in African and Mediterranean countries mean the global total will not change much over the next 10 years, researchers said Friday. The…
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Formaldehyde in e-cigarettes could boost cancer risk
When heated to the max and inhaled deeply, e-cigarettes produce the toxic chemical formaldehyde, which could make the devices up to 15 times more cancerous than regular cigarettes, US researchers said Wednesday. E-cigarettes are battery…
Metabolism pointer for quitting smoking
How quickly a smoker breaks down nicotine is a guide to which therapy is best for kicking the habit, according to research published Monday. Most smokers who try to give up tobacco fail within the…
Cannabis e-cigarette launching in Britain
A cannabis e-cigarette is set to launch in the UK. KanaVape has been created by Antonin Cohen and Sebastien Beguerie and is allegedly not illegal but does contain five per cent cannabidiol, meaning users will…
15 Common habits that can damage your Kidneys
You can live a pretty normal life with only 20% of your kidney function! That is why a steady decline and gradual damage to your kidneys can often go unnoticed for a long time. Sometimes,…
WHO deal backs higher tobacco taxes to cut smoking
The World Health Organization on Wednesday adopted guidelines recommending countries bring in higher taxes on cigarettes to help cut smoking rates, a move fiercely opposed by the tobacco industry. Delegates from 179 countries meeting in…
Tobacco use linked to HPV, oral cancers
Cigarettes and other tobacco products increase the risk of contracting a sexually transmitted virus linked to mouth and throat cancer, according to a study released Tuesday. Oral human papillomavirus type 16, or HPV16, is found…
Lindsay Lohan seeks hypnosis to quit smoking
Lindsay Lohan has reportedly been undergoing hypnotherapy to help her give up smoking. The 28-year-old actress has turned to psychotherapy in the hope of kicking her nicotine addiction before she performs in ‘Speed-the-Plow’ from September…
What happens to your lung after smoking 60 cigarettes?
Whether you’re a smoker or non-smoker, we’ve all heard it all before: smoking is bad for you. But how bad can it really be? In a recent Daily Mail investigative video, researchers are seen comparing the…
WHO celebrates World No Tobacco Day on May 31
The e-cigarette was pushed centre stage ahead of World No Tobacco Day, with doctors and policy experts urging the UN’s health agency to embrace the gadget as a life saver. With tobacco smoke claiming a…