Europe News How will António Costa lead the European Council? Former Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa is now President of the European Council. If his experience raises hopes for his ability to lead the EU's 27 member states - he takes on the role at a difficult time. 02/12/2024
Health news Smoking ban resolution strongly rejected by EU Parliament A resolution on smoking bans, initially backed by a majority of MEPs, was widely rejected after attempts by right-wing groups to exclude novel tobacco products from the text. 28/11/2024
Health news Which European country ranks best for smoke-free homes? A new survey estimated the percentage of smoke-free homes in Europe. 28/11/2024
Health news Varenicline: What is the new anti-smoking pill available on the NHS? The smoking cessation pill could help to prevent thousands of smoking-related deaths across the UK. 12/11/2024
Health news UK introduces anti-tobacco bill to 'break the cycle of addiction' The UK is introducing new anti-tobacco legislation that could make it harder for today's children to legally buy cigarettes. 05/11/2024
Health news UK set to ban single-use vapes from June 2025 The British government said single-use vapes, which cannot be recycled, were wasteful and damaging to the environment. 24/10/2024
Health news UK doctors to government: ‘Make the tobacco industry pay’ The group is concerned that funding could be slashed when the new government reveals its budget priorities at the end of the month. 17/10/2024
Health news One million adults in England who weren’t regular smokers now vape A new survey in England found that there’s a sharp increase in the number of non-regular smokers who have taken up vaping. 03/10/2024
Ecotech Vaping waste is a ‘huge’ problem in the UK. Is a new ban the solution? Last year, around five million single-use vapes were either littered or thrown away every week in the UK. 01/10/2024
Healthcare Where in Europe are there restrictions on smoking outdoors? Experts say limiting smoking in outdoor areas such as beaches, parks, and restaurants could be the next move for many countries to tackle tobacco smoking. 16/09/2024
Health news 1 in 10 French women smoke during pregnancy despite health risks Smoking during pregnancy is linked to adverse health outcomes for mothers and their newborns, but quitting smoking cold turkey can be very difficult. 10/09/2024
Health news Any smoking before or during pregnancy is unsafe, study shows Light smoking is also tied to poor birth outcomes, even if the mother quits during pregnancy. 21/08/2024
Health news Weight-loss jabs may help patients stop smoking but trials needed A new study looked at the influence of popular weight-loss drugs on medical care related to tobacco use. 31/07/2024
Health news Which country in Europe still has the highest number of smokers? The percentage of smokers in the EU only decreased by one point in three years, sparking calls for action on tobacco control measures. 16/07/2024
Health news Nearly half of cancer deaths preventable with lifestyle changes Just under half of all cancer deaths in the US and 40 per cent of cases were linked to preventable factors, according to new research. 11/07/2024
Health news These four industries cause 2.7 million deaths in Europe A new report shows how certain industries impact health and premature mortality in the World Health Organisation's European region. 12/06/2024
Health news Study says e-cigarette users had similar cheek cell changes to smokers While the study did not show that there’s a risk of cancer linked to e-cigarettes, it provides some evidence to support that they are not risk-free. 20/03/2024
Health news New Zealand announces ban on disposable e-cigarettes The move would aim to prevent minors from starting to smoke disposable vapes. 20/03/2024
Health news Adults in England wrongly think vaping is worse than smoking - study Vaping is not risk-free but is less harmful than cigarette smoking, according to the UK's National Health Service (NHS). 28/02/2024
Health news Smoking has a lasting impact on the immune system, a new study finds Years after quitting, smoking still has an impact on the body’s defence system, researchers have found. 15/02/2024