War on e-cigarettes: Hong Kong intends to jail vaping offenders. But will it make people quit?  CNN

The Hong Kong government wants a blanket ban on e-cigarettes to protect young people, but will it harm the health of smokers hoping to quit?

Smoking will be completely banned on two Teesside hospital sites – and in cars too  Gazette Live

Countdown is on to ban which includes wards, buildings, grounds and even vehicles at the hospital sites.

Side Effects of Heavy Smoking: Nicotine From Cigarettes Can Damage Your Vision of Colours, Says Study  LatestLY

Heavy smokers had a reduced ability to discriminate contrasts and colours when compared to the non-smokers. Side Effects of Heavy Smoking: Nicotine From …

Should you trust e-cigarettes to help you quit smoking?  Belfast Live

They can help you kick the habit, but they come with their own risks.

PMI seeks different category for heat-not-burn cigar products  Manila Bulletin

Philip Morris International (PMI), the world’s largest tobacco company, mulls the introduction in the Philippines of its heated-not-burned cigarette technology that …

E-cigarette ban is clueless, elitist government at its worst  South China Morning Post

Alice Wu says a ban on the sale, but not use, of e-cigarettes will only push young people to black markets, or perhaps to traditional tobacco products that may …

Parent to parent e-cigarette, Juul and nicotine addiction warnings  WhyQuit

Alarming warnings from parents whose son or daughter is addicted to vaping e-cigarettes or Juuls. Invitation to add your insights, message or warning.

Three best ways to reduce risk of disease  Murfreesboro Post

Nearly half of all chronic diseases could be prevented with a little effort.

Quitting smoking this year? 10 expert tips to help  Liverpool Echo

Use these ideas to make New Year’s resolution a reality.

Hospital offers free stop-smoking program in Ukiah  Ukiah Daily Journal

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley is offering a free six-week Stop Smoking class to help smokers succeed in ending their addiction to nicotine use. The classes will …