Smoking

People smoking cigarettes while sitting outdoors at a restaurant, in Soho, London

Yes, smoking is bad for you - but that doesn't mean we should ban it Alex Cole-Hamilton

The Greens said the tobacco and vaping industries are poorly regulated

Ministers urged to introduce licensing scheme for tobacco and vapes

Meet the business owner behind world’s only range of peat smoked sauce

Today's diet should seem as odd in 30 years as smoking on trains now

A dental expert gives their tips on maintaining a healthy mouth

Harley Street dentist reveals 12 rules in his own cleaning regime

The areas in the UK with the highest percentage of smokers have been revealed.

Stopping smoking: The smoking hotspots around the UK

Three Scottish council areas are among the UK top 10 for the highest proportion of adult smokers.

The three Scottish areas in the top 10 worst for smoking in the UK

A person smoking a cigarette outdoors in a pub. PIC: Yui Mok/PA Wire

The reactions to pub garden ban have made smoking even less cool Alexander Brown

The government is reportedly considering an outdoor smoking ban. (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Smoking ban explained: Where could it be banned and will vaping count?

The Prime Minister says he wants to ban smoking in beer gardens.

Explainer Will a smoking ban in beer gardens come to Scotland?

These are the five things you should never do on a plane. (Photo: Jeffry Surianto/Pexels)

The 5 things you should avoid doing on a plane

Holidaymakers could face huge fines for taking vapes to certain destinations. (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

The countries that ban vaping and could see holidaymakers fined

These are the illegal vapes hot spots across the UK. (Photo: Carl Court/Getty Images, Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Map unveils the UK hot spots for illegal vapes - full list

Smoking and vaping rules holidaymakers need to be aware of in popular hotspots including Turkey, Spain, France and Greece to avoid hefty fines. (Photo: Getty Images)

Strict rules to be aware of in holiday hotspots to avoid hefty fines

Which countries can I vape on holiday?

Which countries can I vape in on holiday?

As a former teenage smoker, I say Sunak is right to help us kick the habit Laura Waddell

The Scottish Government has been accused of "running out of puff" in efforts to tackle smoking as figures show a target for the number of Scots quitting was missed last year.

Government criticised for failing to meet own targets on smokers quitting

A man was evicted from Ryanair aircraft after he was caught smoking in the cabin toilet (Paul Thomas/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Man removed from plane after caught smoking in cabin toilet

Vaping

Australia to ban recreational vaping amid ‘epidemic’

The UK government want to make the nation smoke free by 2030

UK government to offer one million smokers vape starter kits

“If nobody brought in cakes into the office, I would not eat cakes in the day, but because people do bring cakes in, I eat them,” said Professor Susan Jebb regarding the banning of cakes in the workplace

Ban birthday cakes in the workplace, FSA chairwoman suggests

Here are signs of pancreatic cancer you can look out for

Specialist Pancreatic cancer nurse shares 14 symptoms to look out for

Some businesses may be forced to shut down for the winter

Dry January 2023: Celebrating 10 years of sobriety

Will you be making New Year's Resolutions for 2023?

Ten most common New Year’s resolutions and how to succeed at them

Kae Tempest PIC: Dia Dipasupil / Getty Images

Music review: Kae Tempest, Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh

How a pellet BBQ takes the hassle out of barbecues; and the best buys

One in five smokers smoking 20 per cent more since pandemic (photo: adobe)

Concern as lockdown stress drives up smoking - leading pharmacy can help you qui...

This is when Ramadan will begin in 2021 - and the history of the fasting period

March 10 is no smoking day.

No Smoking Day: Campaigners call for Scots to quit after lockdown smoking increa...

The ban will be a UK first (Photo: Shutterstock)

Wales is set to become the first country in the UK to ban smoking in playgrounds

A buildup of plaque in your arteries ultimately makes your arteries much narrower and stiffer. (Shutterstock)

Here's how to make your arteries younger according to medical experts

The worker appears to be smoking a cigarette outside the petrol station shop.

'The guy could have torched the place' - Shocking picture shows Edinburgh petrol...

Smoking is the most significant cause of ill-health in Scotland.

MSPs consider plans to introduce new penalties for smoking outside of hospital b...

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Smoking. Picture: file.

Smoking is now seen as ‘unacceptable’ to most young people

If a human-sized cup of coffee seems appealling, your habit may be getting out of control (Picture: Michael Gillen)

Coffee: Is Government about to regulate our addiction? – Jim Duffy

Air pollution is now a bigger global killer than smoking

Air pollution killing more people than smoking in UK

The Scottish Government is considering raising the legal smoking age to 21

Legal smoking age would rise to 21 in Scotland under SNP plans

Flooding can be prevented by planting trees and building 'leaky dams' on streams

Investing in the natural world pays dividends '“ Jonny Hughes

Scotland fans have been warned they could face arrest if they raise their kilts or carry kilt pins when they travel to Israel next month. Picture: Neil Hanna

Tartan Army warned by Israeli police to leave kilt pins at home

Smoking damages a layer around nerves.

Smoking makes it more difficult to fight MS, report shows

Health experts pushing for minimum price for tobacco in Scotland
Health experts have suggested a minimum price for tobacco to cut smoking in poorer parts of Scotland.

Grandparents could leave children more at risk of cancer, according to university research.

Grandparents may pose cancer risk to children with sweets

A possible ban on smacking would be the latest of a long line of bans in Scotland.

Scott Macnab: Time to ban Holyrood giving bans

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Fewer Scots are choosing to smoke '“ but the costs of the habit remain high

Air pollution is the leading preventable cause of early death globally, with traffic fumes a major contributory factor.

Ilona Amos: Steps must be taken to slash toxic fumes and save lives

The Royal College of Physicians has said vaping risks are less than 5 per cent those of cigarettes. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Calls for rethink on vaping ban in hospital grounds

A new law has banned smoking in cars with children. Picture: John Devlin.

Top doctors call for complete ban on smoking in cars

Smoking in a car with children will now attract a minimum fine of Â£100. Picture: John Devlin

Leader: New ban will help foster smoke-free generation

Smoking in a car with children will now attract a minimum fine of Â£100. Picture: John Devlin

Smoking: Another nail in the coffin of our No'‰1 killer

Professor Linda Bauld thinks vaping could be of use for smokers trying to control their weight.

Scottish experts hope e-cigarettes could help smokers to lose weight

Vaping could help smokers control their weight, Scottish scientists say.

Scots experts hope vaping could help people lose weight

Stopping smoking could help prevent a stroke. Picture: John Devlin

Healthier lifestyle '˜could prevent most strokes occurring'

Smoking remains far and away our largest preventable cause of ill health and death. Picture: John Devlin

Sheila Duffy: Continuing to make smoking a thing of the past

E-cigarettes are acting as a 'roadblock' to tobacco take-up among young people.

E-cigarettes act as '˜roadblock' to teen smoking

Report shows e-cigarettes have great potential to help people quit. Picture: Baliuk Oleg

E-cigarettes '˜should be promoted' as safe smoking substitute

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