Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, caused 141,733 deaths in the United States in 2023—the latest data that has been reported. That number reflects not just the effects of smoking, but a broader set of medical ...
Apr 28, 2026
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Both chambers of Britain's parliament have approved a bill that would ban children aged 17 and under from buying cigarettes during their lifetime.
Apr 22, 2026
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New research from the University of Kansas shows people who experience chronic pain tend to consume cigarettes and e-cigarettes at higher rates than others. The findings, based on analysis of the National Health Interview ...
Apr 18, 2026
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Researchers at The University of Manchester have identified a range of key risk and protective factors influencing whether young people vape, drink alcohol, smoke or use drugs. Based on data from more than 30,000 pupils aged ...
Apr 16, 2026
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Shisha smoking continues to be overlooked as a public health issue in the UK, argue experts in The BMJ. This could change with the advent of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, legislation currently making its way through Parliament, ...
Apr 1, 2026
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Having the disease infectious mononucleosis, often called mono, caused by the Epstein-Barr virus is associated with an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a study published in Neurology Open ...
Apr 1, 2026
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People who have three basic psychological needs met are more likely to have a healthy relationship with alcohol, according to new research from the University of Georgia. The work is published in the journal Psychology of ...
Mar 28, 2026
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) has more than doubled in recorded prevalence in England from 2000 to 2020, increasing by 6% per year, largely due to improved diagnosis and longer life expectancy, finds a new study by University College ...
Mar 23, 2026
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Vaping remains prevalent among Australian adolescents and young adults, despite increasing evidence of associated health risks and evolving regulatory restrictions. While some youth acknowledge potential harms, many continue ...
Mar 16, 2026
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A new study of smokers finds that currently smoking is associated with a lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease, but quitting smoking was associated with a lower risk of death. The study, published in Neurology, does ...
Feb 25, 2026
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