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Smoking one cigarette can reduce lifespan by 20 minutes, study finds
A single cigarette can shorten your lifespan and impact your health, new research shows. ADVERTISEMENT Smoking just one cigarette can…
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Health ministers buck Parliament to green-light stronger tobacco bans
The EU Council has approved new recommendations on smoke- and aerosol-free environments across the bloc to strengthen protection against exposure…
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EU calls for tougher measures to achieve a ‘tobacco free generation’
The European Commission recommends that member states extend smoking bans to outdoor areas, including for electronic cigarettes and nicotine-free products.…
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Exclusive: EU wants to ban smoking in outdoor areas, leaked draft says
The European Commission will recommend smoking bans in cafe terraces, bus stops, and zoos, and plans also cover nicotine-free products,…
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Parts of the brain form a circuit that may fuel smoking addiction
Some smokers lose their cravings after experiencing damage to specific areas of the brain, suggesting these areas form a network…
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