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Third of UK teenagers who vape will go on to start smoking, research shows

Findings suggest e-cigarettes increasingly act as ‘gateway’ to nicotine for children, undermining earlier falling rates

The Guardian - UK

Study suggests link between ultra processed foods and lung cancer

Researchers looked at UPF consumption and cases of lung cancer among more than 100,000 adults.

Evening Standard

Two of the best stop smoking medications have been available in the UK since 2024 – so why is no one using them?

In 2021, varenicline, the most effective single drug for quitting smoking, was withdrawn from the market in the UK because impurities were found at greater levels than is considered safe.

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Passengers flee smoking jet on emergency slide after issue at Denver airport

One of the passengers was transported to a medical facility

The Independent UK

Smoke signals: from Charli xcx’s nuptials to The Bear, cigarettes are everywhere

Fags are back in fashion, as a ‘soft rebellion’ at weddings, on stage and on screen, despite awareness of the cancer risk

The Guardian - UK

Chipotle CEO says there's 'no smoking gun' for burrito sales dip—but he wants customers to give the chain for more 'credit' for affordable prices

“We've got to figure out a way we can communicate value for the consumer,” Scott Boatwright told investors on Wednesday.

Fortune

Teen vapers and smokers have a higher rates of depression and anxiety, study finds

In the UK an estimated 1.1million young people between the ages of 11 and 17 vape and 100,000 smoke, according to Action on Smoking and Health

The Independent UK

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I didn't know you could smoke food on a gas bbq until I found this affordable yet genius gadget

Who knew you could smoke food on a gas bbq?

Ideal Home

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 rated by the ESRB — and it looks like we're not going to be free of the weed-themed skins any time soon

The ESRB's rating summary of Black Ops 7 includes mentions of a rifle with a bong attachment and player characters "smoking joints".

Windows Central

Smoking avatars and online games: how big tobacco targets young people in the metaverse

Cigarettes and vapes are being smuggled into virtual spaces beyond the reach of regulation, creating a new battleground for health campaigners

The Guardian - UK

You can stop searching — after weeks of testing, I can confirm that the Kamado Joe Konnected is the perfect grill

I've been testing it for weeks, and I can't think of a single person who wouldn't love this grill.

Tom’s Guide

India’s unregulated bidis harm workers, consumers

On a busy street near Patna’s Rajendra Path, 11-year-old Sanjay* watches his elder brother roll up tendu leaves stuffed with tobacco flakes. Within minutes, a fresh bundle of bidis is ready to be sold for one rupee (Re 1) to eager customers that have lined up outside his paan shop.…

Newslaundry

Interactive map reveals London’s worst boroughs for smoking – as capital shown to be lightest smokers in UK

Figures show Enfield as the smoking hotspot but Londoners puff the least nationwide

Evening Standard

Mapped: The UK regions where smoking is most common after stark new figures released

Smokers are getting through billions of cigarettes a year on average, new data shows

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The Independent UK

Britons still smoke an astonishing number of cigarettes every year

Charities have urged the Government to prioritise the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to curb smoking

The Independent UK

Britons smoke an estimated 28.6 billion cigarettes every year, study finds

There are particularly high levels of consumption in more disadvantaged areas, say researchers.

AAP

War against vapes not over yet despite falling rates

New laws and a crackdown on vapes have led to a downturn in young people using them, but an expert says the work to reduce smoking rates is far from done.

The Guardian - UK

‘I needed to be locked up’: how Kavana went from 90s pop stardom to smoking crack in a skip – and bounced back

He was a teen singer with his dream career. But then his life fell apart. Anthony Kavanagh talks about sex work, addiction and the years he spent being forced to hide his sexuality

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Vapes smoke gums, lozenges for those struggling to quit

More doctors could soon be prescribing vapes to those stuck in a smoking cycle as a trial suggests vaping is more effective than traditional quitting aids.

Reason

There's Probably No 'Smoking Gun' in the JFK or Epstein Cases. We Should Be Allowed To Look Anyway.

You don't need to uncover a vast conspiracy to find valuable revelations—and without transparency, you don't know what revelations might be there.

The Independent UK

Here’s how to do it, Dua Lipa – I gave up smoking 40 cigarettes a day in 15 minutes

COMMENT: As celebrities like Dua Lipa post alarmingly ‘cool’ images of themselves with cigarettes (despite formally announcing in the past that she’d quit), Charlotte Cripps – who kicked the habit in record time – shares her top tips

Evening Standard

Gatwick-bound passengers left stranded in 'war zone' for 17 hours after couple caught smoking in toilets

‘Fed up’ holidaymakers slept in a military base lounge after their 5,000-mile flight from Mexico to Gatwick was diverted

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12 Things That Were Normal in the 90s But Would Be Banned Today

The 1990s gave us dial-up internet, Beanie Babies, and fashion choices so bold they defied logic. But beyond the neon tracksuits and pop culture, the era also normalized many things that raise eyebrows today—and might even get banned. Looking back isn’t just a nostalgic trip; it helps us see how…

Roll Call

In Sweden, smokeless products drive tobacco harm reduction push - Roll Call

Smoking is the primary driver of tobacco-related deaths and is highly restricted in most Swedish public places.

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9 Things Boomers Did Daily That Are Now Safety Hazards

Baby Boomers grew up in a world with fewer seat belts, fewer warning labels, and far fewer safety regulations. Many of the everyday habits they embraced—whether riding in the car or playing outside—wouldn’t just raise concerns today, they might actually be illegal. While the nostalgia is real, so is the…

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