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SRHD introduces 2Morrow Health, a new app that helps those wanting to stop vaping or smoking
June 19, 2022 3:13 PM Posted: June 19, 2022 3:13 PM Updated: June 19, 2022 3:18 PM Copyright 2019 KXLY.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without prior permission. SPOKANE, Wash. — Are you or someone you know struggling to stop vaping or smoking? The Spokane Regional Health …
Does Smoking Cause Hair Loss? Its Impacts on Hair Health
Many people know that smoking tobacco increases your chances of developing lung cancer and respiratory illness. But the negative health effects of smoking aren’t restricted to your lungs. A 2018 study showed that tobacco smoke contains more than 7,000 chemicals, and at least 69 are known to cause cancer. When you breathe in these chemicals, …
Cannabis users ‘fail to grasp health risks of smoking,’ study says | Cannabis
Hundreds of thousands of people who smoke cannabis describe themselves as non-smokers, a study has revealed. Experts fear the findings mean cannabis users may not appreciate that smoking the drug carries many of the same health risks as smoking tobacco. The study, published in the journal Addiction, and based on a survey of almost 13,000 …
New Hanover County Health and Human Services to revisit proposed tobacco prohibitions, would include private sidewalks
“The drafted rule includes the prohibition of use of tobacco and e-cigarettes in county, town and city buildings, vehicles and grounds, as well as in public places in New Hanover County, like restaurants, bars and entertainment venues and sidewalks. This is a revised version of the rule adopted last December. Revisions include an exception to …
BREAKING | No smoking for lockdown level 3
President Cyril Ramphosa on Sunday night said that South Africans under level 3 lockdown would not be able to purchase tobacco products. The president said that alcohol would be permitted, subject to strict restrictions, but the sake of tobacco products would remain prohibited. This follows reports of robust government discussions arguing the merits of the …
Stop smoking campaign in England axed after health budget cuts | Society
The government has been accused of undermining its ambition to make England smoke free after an anti-smoking campaign was cancelled following a 24% cut to the public health marketing budget. Health Harms, a Public Health England (PHE) scheme, has previously sought to harness new year resolutions in January to encourage the 6 million tobacco smokers …
Smoking may increase risk of mental health problems – study | Society
Smoking tobacco cigarettes could increase the risk of mental health problems such as depression and schizophrenia, research suggests. It has long been known that smoking is more common among people with mental health conditions. However, it has been unclear whether smoking could be a factor in causing such problems or is simply a form of …
Is E-Cig Health Crisis Causing Users to Start Smoking Again?
The number of deaths being attributed to the recent electronic cigarette health scare has risen to 33, while nearly 1,500 have suffered some lung illness or injury. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control says almost everyone who gets sick requires hospitalization, and half the cases require intensive care. Although most of those who got sick …
Health secretary voices concern at duty-free’s return under no-deal Brexit | Politics
Matt Hancock has voiced unease at the government reintroducing duty-free drink and cigarettes if there is a no-deal Brexit, amid growing anger among health experts at the move. Critics claim the policy, which the Treasury unveiled on Tuesday, is at odds with the government’s determination to eradicate smoking altogether and reduce alcohol-related harm. The health …