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Smoking not cool - most children think

According to a Government research, nine out of 10 children hate cigarettes and want their parents who smoke to quit. A poll of 1,000 children aged between eight and 13 found of those with a parent who smokes, 96 per cent wanted them to stop and almost t… more »

Link between smoking gene and lower quitting rates during pregnancy discovered

Are you a pregnant women, want to quit smoking and still find it difficult to stop smoking? If that is you, you are not alone. A new study has found the link between genes and smoking. The “addictive gene” explains why some women find it so difficult to… more »

Pub owner discovers the smoking ban loophole

A loophole in the law that bans smoking at a public place has been discovered and being exploited at a pub in Barnsley. Locals at the pub must fill in a questionnaire about smoking habits before sitting down. The pub then turns into a “Smoking Research C… more »

Anti-smoking drug calms restless legs

A drug that helps smokers quit may ease the symptoms of restless legs. In one American study a patient was symptom free in three days. Restless legs syndrome is estimated to affect around one million people in the UK. Sufferers have unpleasant sensati… more »

Being over-weight can be as bad as smoking

Medical Specialists News 26 February 2009 Being obese or overweight can be as bad as smoking 10 cigarettes a day, a Swedish study has revealed. According to the British Medical Journal, the Swedish researchers followed 46,000 young men (aged 18-38) a… more »
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