http://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/SmokingPhrase or sentence describing the channelhttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/new_breed_of_secret_adult_smokersA new breed of 'snokers' - secret smokers who cover up their habits from family and friends - has emerged in the UK. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 01:45:53 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/scared_children_frighten_smokersChildren scared of death are promoting a Halloween health campaign that aims to frighten smokers into quitting. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:29:24 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/nhs_antismoking_campaign_failsA massive increase in Government spending on services to stop people smoking has failed, figures from the NHS Information Centre suggest. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:14:47 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/smoking_ban_extends_into_most_homesJust one in 10 households are happy for guests or residents to light up in the house, suggesting the ban on smoking in public places has been extended into people's homes. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 01:30:47 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/young_smokers_fear_impact_on_looksA survey of young smokers has revealed that they would give up smoking because of the the effects it would have on their appearance - but only when they saw a visible change. Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:15:27 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/32_fall_in_smokers_giving_upNew figures show there has been a "considerable" fall in the proportion of smokers quitting, despite an increase in Government spending on NHS stop smoking services. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:03:14 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/exercise_helps_beat_tobacco_cravingDoing exercise while giving up smoking can help the body get over nicotine withdrawal, research suggests. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:19:19 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/passive_smoking_causes_dementiaSmokers might be exposing others to an increased risk of dementia, according to a Cambridge University study. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:37:22 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/lung_cancer_rate_to_drop_by_fifthThe effect of the smoking ban means rates of lung cancer in the UK will fall by almost a fifth in the next 20 years, experts have predicted. Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:05:59 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/smoking_affects_life_more_than_cashSmoking affects how long a person will live more than money and class, according to research published in the online edition of the British Medical Journal. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 03:53:54 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/habit_too_costly_for_many_smokersRecession could ultimately be good for people's health after figures showed over one-third of hard-pressed smokers have considered cutting down or quitting. Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:10:54 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/concern_over_sales_of_ecigarettesMinisters are being urged to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes to children because they contain enough liquid nicotine to kill if swallowed. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:27:44 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/obesity_as_dangerous_as_smokingPeople are as much at risk of early death by being severely obese as they are from smoking, according to a study. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:26:21 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/scottish_smokers_paid_to_kick_habitA new scheme has been launched in Dundee to give smokers £12.50 a week if they stay off cigarettes. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:36:23 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/brits_quit_smoking_for_holidaysResearch has found Britons are cutting back on drinking and smoking in order to pay for a holiday, which many see as "non-negotiable". Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:55:26 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/smoking_mothers_risk_early_birthsThe risk of giving birth prematurely or having a small baby can be reduced by women stopping smoking during the early stages of pregnancy, a study has shown. Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:55:06 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/rise_in_scottish_smokers_trying_to_quitThe number of Scottish smokers trying to kick the habit has increased by almost six thousand in the last year, figures reveal. Wed, 27 May 2009 03:07:18 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/nicotine_bad_for_the_heart__studyThe effects of nicotine may be worse than its purely addictive quality, research suggests. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:18:41 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/downturn_keeping_britons_smokingStress brought on by the recession is preventing smokers from giving up tobacco , research suggests. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:54:10 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/pub_sends_smoke_signals_to_regularsWhen a serving maid wanted Sir Walter Raleigh to stop smoking, she threw a bucket of water over him. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:42:17 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/pub_cigarette_machines_need_to_goThree quarters of British adults think all pubs should get rid of their cigarette vending machines, research shows. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:48:49 GMT