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Opinion: The UK just moved a step closer to banning smoking. Here’s the sticking point

Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has an ambitious plan to ban smoking. But as Holly Thomas notes, Boris Johnson isn’t the only Conservative raising eyebrows. read more

Pricier packs of cigarettes possible in Minneapolis

With the possible amendments to the city's tobacco ordinance, the minimum price for a pack of cigarettes would be $15. read more

Your immune system is not as forgiving after smoking

Smoking can impact your immune system even a few years after quitting. Luckily, there are ways you can strengthen your immune health. read more

Nicking nicotine: how and why to quit smoking

“Nicotine is an addictive chemical, one of the strongest there is; but more often than not, the act of smoking is what people have the hardest time letting go of,” Princewill said. “If someone smokes ... read more

Cigarette believed cause of house fire. Owner thought it was extinguished before leaving house

Smoking cigarettes isn’t good for one’s health, especially when it causes a house fire, so learned the owner of the house of North Ocoee Terrace in Crystal River this past ... read more

British lawmakers back landmark bill to gradually phase out smoking for good

The measure, which would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009, has cleared its first hurdle in Parliament. read more

Rise in smoking among middle and upper-class women under 45

There has been a rise in the proportion of middle and upper-class women under the age of 45 smoking, a study suggests. While smoking rates have fallen among working-class women in England, they appear ... read more

Smoking cigarettes can destroy lungs, but shocking new study reveals why vaping can harm the heart

Dr. Nicole Saphier warned of the possible side effects of long-term e-cigarette usage as a new study reveals vaping leads to increased risk of heart failure. read more

Cigarettes at $15 per pack? Minneapolis might do it.

Evalyn Carbrey, senior public health specialist for the city's health department, said Minneapolis' $15 floor would be the highest price minimum in the nation, and it wouldn't be just for cigarettes. read more

Increase in smoking among younger women in more advantaged social groups in England: Study

Smoking among women under 45 from more advantaged social groups in England appears to have increased over the past decade, according to a new study by UCL researchers. read more

What New Zealand’s U-turn on smoking ban could mean for Rishi Sunak

We appear to have reached the stage of Rishi Sunak’s premiership where he is suddenly preoccupied with what his legacy might be. And there is a curious irony that he appears to be taking inspiration ... read more

UK lawmakers back landmark bill to gradually phase out smoking for good

A plan by Britain’s government to introduce a landmark smoking ban that aims to stop young people from ever smoking has cleared its first hurdle in Parliament despite vocal opposition from within Prim ... read more