Two million ex-smokers currently vape in England
About one in five people who have stopped smoking for more than a year in England currently vape, equivalent to 2.2 million people, according to a new study… read more.
About one in five people who have stopped smoking for more than a year in England currently vape, equivalent to 2.2 million people, according to a new study… read more.
A new paper in Nicotine and Tobacco Research, published by Oxford University Press, finds that people who switch from smoking cigarettes to vaping see improved respiratory health, but people… read more.
Nationwide, fewer people smoke than did a decade ago, but the proportion who smoke menthol-flavored cigarettes is on the rise. More than 9 million adults, or about 32… read more.
Quitting smoking within six months after a cancer diagnosis adds an average of two years to a patient’s life. With this information in hand, all cancer centers have… read more.
Pharmacists now have more guidance in combatting the opioid crisis and providing treatment to patients thanks to new national guidelines developed at the University of Houston College of… read more.
Over 200 leading doctors, professional bodies and charities are urging the chancellor to use the budget on 30 October to invest in creating a smoke free UK as… read more.
A new study published in the scientific journal Addiction has found that people with opioid or alcohol use disorder (OUD, AUD) who take Ozempic or similar medications to treat… read more.
Tobacco use remains a significant global health challenge, despite extensive control measures at both national and international levels. Smoking continues to be a leading cause of premature death,… read more.
The American Academy of Pediatrics has published its first clinical guideline for pediatricians on prescribing opioids, including explicit instructions on how and when to prescribe these medications for… read more.
Between 2018 and 2020, Australia implemented policy changes to improve the quality and safety of opioid prescribing, with a specific focus on oxycodone. A new study led by… read more.
According to research presented today at ESC Congress 2024, 1 patients with stable coronary artery disease who quit smoking at any timepoint after their diagnosis reduced their risk… read more.
Between 2015 and 2019, excessive alcohol use resulted in over 140,000 deaths and 3.6 million years of potential life lost annually in the United States, making it the fourth… read more.
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