Urgent warning as ‘alarming’ rise in strong illicit nicotine pouches that could trigger seizures and breathing issues

Urgent warning as 'alarming' rise in strong illicit nicotine pouches that could trigger seizures and breathing issues

SUPER strength nicotine pouches being sold in the UK could put young people at risk of accidental overdose, experts have warned. The small sachets, which sit snugly under the lip, are mostly unregulated, and there’s currently no law stopping children buying them. 2 There are no specific rules on… Urgent warning as ‘alarming’ rise in … Read more

Why smoking AND vaping could be bad for you – here’s how to quit both for good

Why smoking AND vaping could be bad for you - here's how to quit both for good

MORE adults in England are smoking and vaping, with experts warning the combination is highly harmful. UK scientists say “dual use” is often a step smokers take when trying to quit or cut down. 1 Combining cigarettes and vapes only ‘multiplies the harm’, an expert has warnedCredit: Getty They found… Why smoking AND vaping could … Read more

Millions of vapers could switch back to cigarettes if ministers restrict certain flavours, industry warns

Millions of vapers could switch back to cigarettes if ministers restrict certain flavours, industry warns

UP to three million vapers could switch back to cigarettes if ministers restrict certain flavours, the industry has warned. Customer research by VPZ — the UK’s largest retailer of the electronic puffers — said 93.1 per cent of former smokers credited the e-cigs with kicking the habit. …C0NTINUE READING >>>>

The UK’s fastest rising cancer killer revealed as death rates DOUBLE in 20 years – the 5 signs you must never ignore

The UK's fastest rising cancer killer revealed as death rates DOUBLE in 20 years - the 5 signs you must never ignore

LIVER cancer has become the UK’s fastest rising cause of cancer death with obesity, smoking and boozing behind higher cases, research has found. Cancer Research UK said the death rate has doubled in the past 20 years. 2 Liver cancer symptoms can include (clockwise from top left) a swollen tummy… The UK’s fastest rising cancer … Read more

Market town revealed as UK’s smoking capital with huge RISE in those lighting up – where does your area rank?

Market town revealed as UK's smoking capital with huge RISE in those lighting up - where does your area rank?

THE smoking capital of Britain is Chorley, Lancashire — after a big rise in folk puffing away. Research shows 18 per cent of the town’s adults lit up last year, up from eight per cent in 2019. 1 Chorley is the smoking capital of BritainCredit: Alamy That bucks the national trend with just 13 per… … Read more

You could quit smoking with your smartwatch – as new app could provide vital intervention

You could quit smoking with your smartwatch - as new app could provide vital intervention

THE New Year is a popular time to stop smoking – but have you tried to kick the habit more than once? If nicotine patches or going cold turkey haven’t helped you quit smoking previously, then turning to your smartwatch could be the answer. 2 A smartwatch app could be the key to helping people … Read more

Record number of OAPS hospitalised after smoking cannabis — including nine in their 90s – The Scottish Sun

Record number of OAPS hospitalised after smoking cannabis — including nine in their 90s – The Scottish Sun

MORE old folk than ever needed hospital treatment after smoking cannabis last year — including nine in their 90s. The total of 2,707 is 650 per cent higher than ten years ago and 56 per cent up since the start of the Covid pandemic. The “silver smokers” also included 1,100 in their 70s and… Record … Read more

Exact number of minutes each cigarette wipes off your life revealed – and it’s DOUBLE the previous estimate

Exact number of minutes each cigarette wipes off your life revealed - and it's DOUBLE the previous estimate

SMOKERS wipe an average of 20 minutes off their life with every cigarette, fresh analysis shows. That is nearly double previous estimates of 11 minutes. Men lose 17 minutes of life with every fag they smoke while a woman’s life is cut short by 22 minutes, experts have estimated. The University… Exact number of minutes … Read more

Shock toll of vaping on children revealed as number of kids hospitalised on track for record high

Shock toll of vaping on children revealed as number of kids hospitalised on track for record high

THE number of children hospitalised due to vaping is on track for a record high, NHS figures show. Angry health service bosses hit out at e-cig firms pushing Christmas-themed flavours like mince pie and candy cane that appeal to youngsters. Gimmicky flavours will be banned by law next year. Between… Shock toll of vaping on … Read more

Urgent warning over illicit vapes laced with ‘dangerous’ levels of nicotine – as experts warn ‘kids are at risk’

Urgent warning over illicit vapes laced with 'dangerous' levels of nicotine - as experts warn 'kids are at risk'

Urgent warning over illicit vapes laced with ‘dangerous’ levels of nicotine – as experts warn ‘kids are at risk’ …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> MORE than one million illicit vapes were seized by Trading Standards last year as MPs prepare to vote on a massive industry crackdown today. Health Secretary Wes Streeting warned last night that … Read more