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Government edges closer to landmark generational smoking ban despite Tory challenge
24 Feb 2026 23:01 GMT
… 1 January 2009 from legally smoking, thereby progressively increasing the … decline of smoking in this country, it is quite unnecessary.”
open … the short term at reducing smoking rates, compared with a … to 130,000 cases of lung cancer, strokes and heart disease. …
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Court ruling should not weaken urgency of quitting smoking
23 Feb 2026 19:21 GMT
… research, show that smoking raises the risk of lung cancer by 15 to … decline soon after smoking cessation, and the risk of lung cancer and other … cancers continues to fall over time. Quitting smoking remains …
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Ready to quit smoking? here’s how to make it happen
23 Feb 2026 18:06 GMT
… to lung cancer, heart disease, emphysema and much more. Not to mention, smoking … I want to quit smoking for myself?
Is quitting smoking my number one priority … resources, medication information, tips to quit smoking and much more.
Article sources …
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Most Americans eligible for lung cancer screening aren’t getting tested, study finds
23 Feb 2026 15:41 GMT
… and 80 who currently smoke or quit within the last 15 …
Only 8% of smokers and former smokers in their early 50s … consulted to determine whether regular lung cancer screening is appropriate, especially … re a current or former smokers.
Suggestions for editor (do …
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Opinion: Increase Iowa’s cigarette tax
25 Feb 2026 14:28 GMT
… convince Iowans to give up smoking is worth a try. Gov … of our people dying of lung cancer than very many of our … would push 10,000 Iowa smokers to quit and dissuade 2,500 …
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Tobacco taxes used for smoking prevention in Portugal
20 Feb 2026 13:03 GMT
… the implementation of active smoking prevention and control policies, … and early diagnosis of lung cancer to be developed in … -based screening programs and smoking cessation consultations and programs … those who wish to quit smoking, and early diagnosis of …
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William makes first public appearance since admitting he was 'not in a calm state' after Andrew's arrest
25 Feb 2026 12:45 GMT
… ;I need to be in quite a calm state and I … between air pollution and lung cancer in non-smokers.
Scientists at the centre …
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Warning on GLP-1
25 Feb 2026 05:48 GMT
… . The recent studies showed that quitting may decrease the risk. On … , environmental pollution, etc.). Smoking and air-pollution (lung cancer); H. pylori infections (stomach … risk for cancer: “Cessation of smoking, healthy lifestyle and obesity reduction …
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In the fight against cancer, time is the deciding factor
25 Feb 2026 04:05 GMT
… alternative screening methods.
For longtime smokers, lung cancer screening with a low-dose … a significant smoking history — those who currently smoke or have quit within the …
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Here are 5 ways to preserve your vision as you age, ophthalmologist suggests
25 Feb 2026 03:28 GMT
… the disease.
No. 1: Stop smoking
Smoking is a major risk factor … really encourage people who smoke to stop smoking, especially if they have … she noted. “That’s why quitting as early as possible is … due to its link to lung cancer in smokers.
“Make sure that you …