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 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/smoking_ban_on_ships_in_uk_proposedThe smoking ban is to be extended to all ships in UK waters under a consultation paper introduced by junior transport minister Paul Clark. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:08:53 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/smoker_to_quit_on_deserted_islandA retired banker is to spend this month living on an uninhabited Scottish island in an attempt to kick his smoking habit. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 10:42:34 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/proposal_to_censor_smoking_in_filmsLiverpool City Council is considering plans which would allow only adults to watch movies that show people smoking. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:33:03 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/smokers_have_poorer_taste_budsPeople who avoid tobacco have a larger number of sensitive taste buds than smokers do, new research has revealed. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:35:56 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/big_payout_for_us_smokers_daughterA US jury has ordered cigarette maker Philip Morris to pay 13.8 million US dollars (8.4 million pounds) in damages to the daughter of a smoker who died of lung cancer. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:40:48 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/exbanker_quits_smoking_on_islandA former banker is leaving the island he purposefully marooned himself on to help kick his smoking habit. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:16:57 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/campaign_to_discourage_smokingThe Department of Health has launched a campaign aimed at encouraging parents to stop smoking. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:40:30 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/smokers_risk_shortened_lifespanMale smokers who have high cholesterol and high blood pressure risk losing 10 years of their lives, according to a new study. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:09:28 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/smoking_bans_affect_heart_healthThe amount of heart attacks suffered in Europe and North America has been reduced significantly due to smoking bans, according to two new studies. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:18:51 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/smokingrelated_admissions_risingSmoking-related hospital admissions among the over 35s have increased by a fifth over the past decade, according to a new report. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:22:13 GMThttpFootball fans considering giving up smoking are set to be encouraged by a team of top former players including John Barnes, Ian Wright and Gianfranco Zola. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:53:10 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/youngsters_buy_illicit_cigarettesMore youngsters are smoking because of the growing availability of illegal cigarettes and tobacco, according to Trading Standards. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:12:50 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/cigarette_vending_machines_bannedMPs have approved a ban on cigarette vending machines, paving the way for it to become law in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:05:21 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/films_tempt_smokers_trying_to_quitNearly 30 per cent of people still believe that movies glamorise smoking, according to a new survey. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:51:36 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/smokers_urged_to_take_lung_testSmokers as well as quitters experiencing wheezing and a persistent cough are being advised to undergo a lung test for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:25:59 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/smokers_urged_to_give_up_in_2010Ministers are hoping more people in Scotland will give up smoking in 2010, as tougher legislation on tobacco sales is being urged. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:30:05 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/wrong_methods_foiling_resolutionsMany Britons who make new year's resolutions such as quitting smoking or losing weight have problems sticking to them because they take the wrong approach, according to a psychologist. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:46:41 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/nhs_launch_free_smoking_quit_kitPeople who are planning to quit smoking for the New Year will be given a helping hand with a free Quit Kit launched by the NHS.  Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:48:51 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/quitting_smoking_linked_to_diabetesUS researchers have warned that people who quit smoking are more likely to develop diabetes because they tend to gain weight. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 01:52:50 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/green_tea_helps_prevent_lung_cancerPeople who smoke could be protected from contracting lung cancer by drinking antioxidant-rich green tea, a study has revealed. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:18:02 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/nhs_helps_celebrity_smokers_to_quitNHS Smokefree will sponsor a reality TV show to help celebrity smokers quit. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:54:00 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/smoking_may_raise_cot_death_riskScientists in Sweden have found that babies whose mothers smoke during pregnancy suffer complications with blood pressure control and a potentially higher risk of cot death. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:24:21 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/new_steps_to_halve_smoking_by_2020The Government has unveiled a host of new measures targeted at reducing the number of smokers in England by half over the next decade. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:42:04 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/tobacco_firm_slams_plainpack_planGovernment plans to sell cigarettes in plain packaging have been slammed by a tobacco firm. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:46:47 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/exposure_to_passive_smoking_dropsResearch has revealed a "marked decline" in children's exposure to passive smoking in the period between 1996 and 2006. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:32:34 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/smoking_unaffected_by_quit_aidsA new report has revealed that cigarette sales have remained unaffected by the soaring sales of products aimed at helping smokers break the habit. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:51:34 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/sober_words_for_unrepentant_smokersA life-long smoker who died last month has had his final wish honoured by funeral directors - who put signs reading "Smoking Killed Me" inside his hearse. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:23:22 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/child_artery_damage_linked_to_smokeEvidence of damage to the arteries of children regularly exposed to second-hand smoke can be seen at ages as young as 13, according to a new study. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:18:42 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/charity_backs_smoking_campaignA leading mouth-cancer charity has urged people to give up smoking. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:23:40 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/charity_calls_for_tobacco_tax_hikeA new report has urged the Government to raise tobacco prices through taxation in a bid to cut the number of smokers and save millions in related health costs. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:59:13 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/wedding_plans_no_longer_up_in_smokeA pair of former smokers have money to burn on their dream wedding after saving the cash they would have spent on their 70-a-day habit. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:35:12 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/call_for_total_ban_on_cigarettesA doctor has called for a total ban on cigarettes, pointing out that smoking-related lung diseases are on the rise among young people. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:08:04 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Smoking/facebook_helps_smokers_kick_habitPeople can now check their social networking page and get help to quit smoking thanks to a new Facebook application, it has been announced. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:08:04 GMT