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E-cigarettes are still safer than smoking, scientists find

The past decade in British healthcare has been disappointing: Improvements in life expectancy and neonatal mortality have stalled and public satisfaction with the NHS has fallen sharply.

Vaping may have similar effects to smoking on harmful lung bacteria

E-cigarette vapor may have similar effects to cigarette smoke on bacteria associated with smoking-related illness such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, according to a study published in Respiratory Research.

Heavy smoking causes rapid facial ageing

“Smoker’s Face,” a condition where smokers look older than they are, is just one of many negative effects caused by heavy tobacco usage.

Russia bans smoking on apartment balconies

Russian smokers were left gasping after the Emergencies Ministry announced that smoking on the balconies of apartment blocks would be banned under new fire regulations.

Parents' smoking raise future heart risks for kids

When parents smoke, their kids may face a higher risk of a common heart rhythm problem decades later, a new study suggested.

Gov't pledges to end smoking in England by 2030

The government is pledging to end smoking in England by 2030 as part of a range of measures to tackle the causes of preventable ill health.

Obesity 'causes more cases of some cancers than smoking' in UK

Obesity now causes more cases of four common cancers in the UK than smoking, according to a charity.

Smoking 'damages eyes as well as lungs'

Millions of people in the UK are putting their sight at risk by continuing to smoke, warned specialists.

Father's smoking during pregnancy tied to asthma in kids

Children who are exposed to tobacco smoke from their fathers while they're in the womb may be more likely than those who are not to develop asthma by age six, according to a study of chemical changes to DNA.

Poor diets deadlier than smoking

Smoking, lack of exercise, not getting enough sleep — these are among the many lifestyle factors popularly known to have a negative effect on one’s health, but none of them compare to the ramifications of a poor diet, according to a new study.

Smoking doubles the chance of losing your eyesight, eye experts warn

Most people are aware of the effects smoking can have on the lungs and heart, but did you know it can also seriously damage your eyes?

Smoking during pregnancy increases risk of sudden infant death

Mothers, take note! According to a new study, mothers who smoke before and during pregnancy contribute to the risk of an infant dying suddenly and unexpectedly before their first birthday.

Smoking over 20 cigarettes a day can cause blindness

Heavy smokers also have reduced the ability to discriminate contrasts and colors compared with non-smokers.

Hawaii considers raising legal smoking age — to 100

Would-be cigarette smokers in the US state of Hawaii might have to wait a very long time for their first legal drag, after a lawmaker introduced a bill that would bar sales to anyone under the age of 100.

Study: New smartphone app may help you quit smoking

Researchers said they have created a smartphone app that offers real-time monitoring of smoking-induced ageing, and may help smokers quit the habit.