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New Survey Data Show Adolescent Vaping Remains Far Less Common Than It Was a Few Years Ago

The CDC is still citing underage consumption as a reason to restrict adult access.

Reason

Strictly star James Jordan kicked smoking addiction to fulfil dying dad's final wish

Strictly Come Dancing star James Jordan has revealed that his kicked his 27-year smoking addiction after some wise words from his dying father who pleaded with him to stop

Daily Mirror

Kevin Smith: ‘How are you going to get laid if you look like an old person?’

The film-maker on his latest Clerks movie, his bromance with Alan Rickman, smoking weed – and the unexpected benefits of veganism

The Guardian - UK

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Motherwell pharmacy worker recognised for helping locals quit smoking

Lisa O'Neill was rewarded due to her amazing efforts in supporting local residents who are ready to quit smoking to stop for good.

Daily Record

'It's like the new Amsterdam': The rush to cash in on Thailand's hazy cannabis laws

It was once known for its zero tolerance policy. Now it has some of the most lax cannabis laws in the world.

ABC News

Phil Tufnell on being conscious of his cholesterol and giving up smoking

The former England cricketer speaks to Lisa Salmon about looking after his health – almost 20 years after retirement.

The Independent UK

Five things to do in your 20s and 30s to reduce your risk of preventable cancer

Most of us don’t think about cancer when we’re in our 20s and 30s. But recent research has shown that people born after 1990 are more likely to develop cancer before the age of 50 than any other generation before.

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Man knocked unconscious in violent attack outside bar smoking area

The victim was left with serious injuries to his head and face

Liverpool Echo

Fort Lauderdale embraces smoking ban at beach and parks

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Not one soul stormed City Hall to protest a ban on smoking at Fort Lauderdale’s beach and city parks.

Orlando Sentinel

Scottish football clubs slammed by experts for sponsorship deals with vaping firms

Top-flights clubs such as Rangers and Celtic previously signed contracts with VPZ, with health charities saying the deals contradict the efforts made to reduce nicotine use among youngsters.

Daily Record

Strictly star James Jordan lends support to Stoptober campaign

Jordan, 44, quit smoking after 27 years and is now encouraging others to do the same

Wales Online

Council vows war on 'irresponsible' vape companies as kids get hooked on sweet-flavoured nicotine

More than 40% of children getting hooked on nicotine-filled vapes have never smoked before.

Liverpool Echo

Former gangster offers reward to catch pet peacock that escaped from his garden

Celebrity David Courtney, 63, who is said to have been the inspiration for Vinnie Jones' character Big Chris in Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, built a special 12-foot-high fence enclosure for the bird which was given to him as a present

Daily Mirror

Mum fumes as child wants to start vaping after they spot school worker smoking on shift

The mum has said the support worker will often turn up late but more recently they have caused some issues by vaping near her kid - people are stunned by the school employee's behaviour and urged the parent to complain

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Reason

FDA Admits Vaping Is Safer Than Smoking But Refuses To Correct the Record

Don’t expect a change in course, despite the long-awaited admission.

The Guardian - UK

Switch from smoking to vaping cuts health risks substantially, report finds

Review of 400 published studies stresses vaping is not risk-free and urges action to reduce teenage use

The Independent UK

Vaping ‘substantially less harmful than smoking’, study suggests

Smokers urged to switch to vaping for Stoptober

The Independent UK

Curb vape sales to children due to potential risks, experts say

Current research is not robust enough to make clear conclusions about how harmful vaping is in the longer term, according to new research.

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Daily Mirror

Town once voted 'most desirable' in UK now overrun by teen yobs leaving locals terrified

The town of Caldicot has become a no-go zone for terrified residents who say children as young as 10 are completely 'off their heads smoking skunk' and juvenile gangs run riot in the city centre

Dynamite News

Study shows how menthol cigarette bans encourage smokers to quit

According to a recent study, the 2020 European menthol cigarette ban increased the likelihood that menthol smokers will give up smoking. Read more on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

5 myths about quitting smoking, as research shows 40% of cancers ‘could be prevented’

Experts run down the common misconceptions about ditching cigarettes. By Katie Wright.

The Guardian - UK

400 people in UK diagnosed with preventable cancer every day, data shows

Experts say healthy lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking and eating more vegetables can lower risk

The Guardian - UK

Feeling depressed or lonely can age us faster than smoking, researchers say

Digital model of ageing reveals importance of psychological health as well as biological

Chicago Sun-Times

Dear Abby: We fight every day about my husband’s bad weed habit

He enjoys smoking and doesn’t want to give it up, but his wife says it turns him into someone else and makes parenthood impossible.

Daily Record

New hand-crafted hospital garden smoke-free signs point the way to a healthier lifestyle

They were unveiled by NHS Lanarkshire's Quit Your Way team.

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