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Passive vaping increases eczema risk in children

Researchers in the US are warning that parental vaping exacerbates atopic dermatitis in children.

10 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Similar DNA changes found in cheek cells of both smokers and e-cigarette users

E-cigarette users with a limited smoking history experience similar DNA changes to specific cheek cells as smokers, according to new research.

21 Mar 2024 , 4 Min Article

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Number of vapers in the UK is on the rise, reveals latest figures

The number of female vapers aged 16-24 who smoked on a daily basis hit its highest number since 2014.

06 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Smokers to be encouraged to swap cigarettes for vapes

One in five of all smokers in England will be provided with a vape starter kit to help them quit the habit.

11 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Survey reveals drinking, smoking and obesity rates in England

Nearly half of adults in England drank alcohol at least once a week last year while 26 per cent were obese

15 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Smoking and drug-taking down but vaping up among pupils

Vaping among secondary school pupils increased to nine per cent last year from six per cent in 2018

07 Sep 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Vaping in young adults does not lead to regular smoking, claims study

The researchers estimated one in 10 teenagers who use e-cigarettes will go on to smoke consistently.

10 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Effect of second-hand nicotine vape on lungs similar to tobacco

Second-hand vape associated with bronchitic symptoms and wheeze, say researchers.

04 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pandemic sees dramatic rise in stress-related smoking

Half of smokers are stress-smoking more since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the latest research from Mintel.

15 Apr 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Misperceptions causing people to reject vaping says report

Misperceptions around the risks of vaping could be causing people to turn their backs on electronic cigarettes, says PHE.

23 Feb 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Smokers at greater risk of Covid-19 says Government

Tobacco smokers "generally have an increased risk of contracting respiratory infections such as COVID-19" says the Government.

02 Jun 2020 , 1 Min Article

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'False fears' prevent smokers using e-cigarettes to quit

Vaping prevalence in England has remained stable since 2014.

04 Mar 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacists asked to be vigilant for suspected vaping harm

Outbreak of vaping associated lung injury in the USA sparks alert in UK.

29 Jan 2020 , 1 Min Article

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