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The best drugs for stopping smoking that you probably can’t have – new review

When so much time and effort goes into developing the best medical treatments, we expect them to be available when we need them. The same goes for addiction treatments, so it’s worrying that two of the most effective drugs for quitting smoking aren’t available in the UK.

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New funds will tackle Indigenous smoking. But here's what else we know works for quit campaigns

Among all the talk this week about a crackdown on vaping – the most significant tobacco control reforms in a decade – has been the roll-out of another major document.

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UK vaping laws: Where can you vape and which ones are legal?

Vapes are said to be being banned — but what is the next move and how bad are they for your health?

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Drivers warned over vaping behind the wheel of cars - and even face mega £5,000 fine

The act of vaping or smoking in a car is not banned, and smoking in a car is only prohibited if with a closed roof with anyone under 18 is prohibited - but you could still face a huge £5,000 fine

Daily Mirror

Australia’s tobacco tax is among the highest in the world – and it’s about to get higher

Labor wants to reduce the number of daily smokers to below 10% of the population

The Guardian - AU

Billie Eilish shares bathroom selfie from inside Met Gala with Elle Fanning, Maya Hawke, and Halle Bailey

The singer wore a look by Simone Rocha to Monday’s star-studded event

The Independent UK

Loneliness poses health risks as deadly as smoking: surgeon general warns

The loneliness epidemic is hitting young people, ages 15 to 24, especially hard.

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Ban smoking and tax fruit juice, says George Osborne

Ex-chancellor urges UK PM extend sugar tax and raise legal age for tobacco to curb obesity and cancer

The Guardian - UK

UK should ban smoking and slap taxes on fruit juice says George Osborne

The Tory austerity architect said 'anti-nanny state Conservatives' are 'not worth listening to' as he took aim at Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak for delaying a ban on junk food advertising

Daily Mirror

Why Folks Reckon Doja Cat Might Have Pissed Off Anna Wintour With Her Antics At The Met Gala

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Can vaping help people quit smoking? It's unlikely

Australian Health Minister Mark Butler has announced a major policy shift on vaping. Its two primary objectives are to make it harder for children and non-smokers to access vapes and to allow people trying to quit smoking to access nicotine vapes with a prescription.

The Conversation

Why tobacco companies' warnings about a black market are inflated – and misleading

Tobacco companies claim to be transforming their business by “reducing the health impact” of their products. Yet they often oppose the very policies that could achieve this goal.

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The government has cracked down on vaping – now what? Aussies encouraged to make the most of free support

Thousands of consumers across the nation will be forced to quit smoking as the government bans single-use vapes. Here's where to find free support.

ABC News

America has a loneliness epidemic. Here are 6 steps to address it

Lacking connection can increase the risk for premature death to levels comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day, according to a new advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General.

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The Independent UK

Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking: surgeon general

The U.S. surgeon general says loneliness poses health risks as deadly as smoking a dozen cigarettes daily, costing the health industry billions of dollars annually

The Independent UK

Australian government cracks down on smoking and vaping

Australia’s tobacco tax will be increased by billions of dollars over the next four years as the government cracks down on smoking and vaping

ABC News

What does vaping do to your body and why is it being banned in Australia?

Vapes with nicotine were first banned in 2021 but now the federal government is getting serious about border control laws allowing the import of devices.

The Guardian - AU

Albanese government to raise tobacco tax by 5% a year to make smoking ‘more unattractive’

Health minister announces new tax measures shortly after revealing sweeping reforms to crack down on vaping

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The New Daily

Tobacco tax hiked to stamp out vaping and smoking

Revenue from a federal budget hike in tobacco taxes will go towards programs to reduce smoking rates and vaping.

ABC News

Vapes to be banned for recreational use, 'pharmaceutical' packaging to be required under crackdown

Health Minister Mark Butler is addressing the National Press Club, where he is detailing a ban on the sale of all disposable vapes, strict new controls on prescription products, and reforms to Medicare.

The Guardian - AU

Australia to ban non-prescription vapes in biggest smoking reforms in a decade

Quality standards to be introduced on products to tackle youth vaping, including restricting flavours, colours and other ingredients

The Conversation

Albanese government launches war on vaping, declaring it the 'number-one behavioural issue in high schools'

The federal government is declaring war on vaping, announcing measures to stamp out its recreational use – especially among the young – including by stronger legislation and enforcement action.

The Independent UK

Met Gala 2024: 5 weird rules guests must follow at annual fashion spectacle

This year’s Met Gala will be on Monday 6 May

Daily Mirror

Met Gala 2023 rules - Parsley ban and why Kylie Jenner was almost blacklisted

The Met Gala is fashion's biggest night out of the year, but there are some very strict rules guests must follow if they want to be invited back to the star-studded event

The Independent UK

Met Gala 2023: 5 weird rules guests must follow at annual fashion spectacle

This year’s Met Gala will be on Monday 1 May

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