By Richard Anderson When a woman is pregnant, there are a few thoughts — some practical and others ethical — that must go through her mind. If the baby is unwanted or has birth defects, she might wonder if she should get an abortion. See all stories on this topic »
Yet just as prohibiting the display of tobacco products has failed to reduce smoking in other countries, so it will fail here, too. Of course, you may not wish to take my contrarian, libertarian word for it. So I suggest that you look, for example, …
By Will Metcalfe Year 12 and 13 health and social care pupils from Millom School organised a series of displays and information stands to point out the benefits of a balanced diet and the dangers of drinking and smoking. The pupils handed out free … See all stories on this topic »
Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute have found clinical evidence that the drug gabapentin, currently on the market to treat neuropathic pain and epilepsy, helps people to quit smoking marijuana (cannabis). Unlike traditional addiction … See all stories on this topic »
Some of the comments centered on the self-serving opinion that second-hand smoke is not harmful even though numerous scientific studies have determined just the opposite. Other comments went down the road that people should have the freedom to do … See all stories on this topic »
Cases of skin cancer have increased sharply in a decade, prompting warnings in Scotalnd about the dangers of "unsafe" tanning. Official figures published on Tuesday show a 62.8% increase in malignant melanoma between 2000 and 2010. See all stories on this topic »
I've read before how the Minister was so aghast by the fatties in Parliament that he quit smoking and went on a health kick of note. So maybe this quest to cripple the liquour industry is part of his personal transformation. But I doubt it. See all stories on this topic »
How do you tell an acquaintance their smoking not only bothers you, but it's a hazard to your health and your child's? By Doreen Currie I grew up a smoker; before I even finished elementary school I could inhale 10 cigarettes in an hour. See all stories on this topic »