Quitting smoking

Over 11,000 cases of cancer were linked to smoking in the lowest income group, compared to around 6,000 in the highest.

It’s been a decade since e-cigarettes first gained popularity in the UK. And as the popularity levels of e-cigarettes grew, so did the debate around them.

Protective cells in the lungs of ex-smokers could explain why quitting smoking reduces the risk of developing lung cancer.

Stopping smoking leaves postmenopausal women at a lower risk of bladder cancer than those who continue to smoke, new research confirms.

We answer 5 common questions about heated tobacco products, from what’s in them and if they’re safe to whether they can help someone quit smoking.

A UK trial found that e-cigarettes were almost twice as effective for quitting smoking as other nicotine replacement treatments.

More than 3 million people in Great Britain are now vaping, according to a new report by Action on Smoking and Health (ASH).

The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee highlighted the potential of e-cigarettes as a stop-smoking aid in their new report.

The number of GP prescriptions for stop smoking aids in England has fallen by 75% in the last decade, according to new figures.

Vapers using low rather than high nicotine e-cigarettes may be using their devices more intensely, potentially increasing the risk of exposure to toxins.