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Study Flags Six Risk Factors for Treatment-Resistant Postpartum Depression: Low Income, C-Sections, Smoking and More

Postpartum depression affects an estimated one in seven mothers, but not everyone responds to treatment in the same way. A new large-scale study has identified six factors that may increase the likelihood of developing treatment-resistant postpartum depression, a form of the condition that does not improve after standard treatments like…

Budget and the Bees

Madonna’s performative smoking is more embarassing than shocking

IN FOCUS: There’s no denying it, smoking is back among the cool crowd, writes Simon Mills, but there’s a whiff of performative rebelliousness too – and that’s just a big ick

The Independent UK

Scientists in Australia find ‘smoking gun’ evidence of world’s oldest meteorite strike

Curtin University researchers use innovative techniques to date three-billion-year-old impact crater in Western Australia’s Pilbara region

The Guardian - AU

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Six steps to manage illicit tobacco trade

Comment from Otago University: Tobacco industry studies claim the black market is booming, but independent data shows a different story.

Newsroom.co.nz

Can bending and walking really increase the risk of a miscarriage?

A new Danish study found each extra hour of bending forward at work during early pregnancy raised the risk of miscarriage by 36%.

The Conversation

Major New Scientific Review Concludes Vaping Likely Causes Lung and Oral Cancer in People Who Vape

A peer-reviewed UNSW Sydney review published in Carcinogenesis June 21, 2026, concludes nicotine e-cigarettes are likely to cause lung and oral cancers.

Medical Daily

Keith Richards quit smoking because it's 'childish'

Keith Richards, 82, gave up smoking six years ago because it is "childish".

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G7 Summit Mic Blunder: World Leaders Caught Discussing Greenland and Cigarettes in Hot-Mic Moment

A hot-mic incident at the G7 summit in France captured candid conversations among world leaders, revealing discussions on Greenland, smoking, and football before formal talks commenced.

International Business Times UK

Hot mic catches Giorgia Meloni delighting world leaders by quitting smoking

Giorgia Meloni was caught on hot mic telling world leaders at the G7 summit that she has quit smoking.

The Independent UK

Rural areas lag behind in cancer treatment and prevention – even as rich, urban areas increasingly leave dying from cancer in the rearview

Cancer in the United States experienced a dramatic turnaround in 1991. Prior to that year, cancer deaths had been increasing for decades, peaking at 215 deaths per 100,000 people, meaning about 1 in 4 deaths were attributed to cancer. Then it began to consistently decline, decreasing by 34% between 1991…

The Conversation

World leaders celebrate as Italian PM Giorgia Meloni tells G7 she quit smoking

French president Emmanuel Macron had previously suggested that the thought of Meloni quitting was a lost cause

The Independent UK

From smoking to soccer: Hot mics at the G7 capture world leaders' chats between weighty topics

G7 leaders at the summit in Evian-les-Bains engaged in candid off-the-cuff conversations captured by hot mics, discussing sports, personal habits, and even a cryptic remark about Greenland. Moments included Trump's 'I'm the boss!' declaration, Meloni's successful quit from smoking, and discussions about soccer and gift exchanges.

The Economic Times

Could a Simple Blood Test Stop Lung Cancer Early?

What if a simple blood test could tell you that lung cancer might develop years before it actually appears? It sounds like science fiction, but researchers believe it could soon become reality. A groundbreaking study has identified a unique set of proteins in the blood that may reveal a person's…

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Traeger Westwood XL Grill review

The Traeger Westwood XL grill offers a true set-it-and-forget-it cooking experience, convenience, and is ideal for family gatherings — all for a good price.

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Lidl's £35 barbecue promises low-and-slow cooking for less than the cost of a dinner out - it's set to sell out

It might not rival a Kamado Joe, but the Lidl GrillMeister could help beginners discover why chefs swear by low-and-slow cooking this summer.

The Guardian - UK

‘He outlived four of his doctors’: David Hockney’s lifelong love of smoking – and the 2,000 cigarettes he kept at home ‘for emergencies’

His passion got him into scraps with the Paris Metro and numerous other bodies. Was it a social crutch? A Freudian response to his father? And why did he take such delight in writing to the Guardian about it all?

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Texas tenant says he was warned for smoking on his patio after a neighbor allegedly reported the smell of his burnt bacon to management

Tenant says he quit smoking over six years ago

The Independent UK

Voices: David Hockney, my kind, generous friend, taught the world to see beauty

TRIBUTE: Geordie Greig, who was close to David Hockney for more than 50 years, interviewed him countless times, sat for him and drove round the Hollywood Hills with him, pays tribute to his witty and wonderful friend

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FDA Set to Rule on First New Smoking Cessation Drug in 20 Years: Cytisinicline Decision Due June 20

Cytisinicline, a plant-based alkaloid for smoking cessation, has an FDA PDUFA date of June 20, 2026 — 8 days away. If approved, it would be the first new quit-smoking drug in 20 years. Phase 3 ORCA-2 and ORCA-3 trials showed significantly higher quit rates than placebo.

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Camera lovers, avert your eyes! Viral video shows a spidercam cable camera smoking and falling to its death during international soccer match

As a photographer, the viral video of a cable camera falling more than 65 feet during a soccer match and narrowly missing a camera operator is hard to watch

The Mary Sue

Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You: Femininity, Split Into Two

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You is more than just a sweet slice-of-life anime: its nuanced portrait of femininity begs anime watchers to finally understand the multifacetedness of women. Perhaps at first glance, it’s easy to understand that Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You is a tenderhearted slice-of-life series that…

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“No Safety Smoking First”: 55 Of The Funniest Signs Ever Spotted In The Wild

"NO SAFETY SMOKING FIRST." If you immediately understood what that meant, congratulations! Whether it's a case of getting lost in translation, unfortunate spacing, or awful design, some signs raise more questions than answers. They're so bad that they're hilariously good, and here are some of the best...

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5 Warning Signs Your Nerves May Be Dying

What if your body was quietly warning you about a serious health problem but you didn't recognize the signs? Many people dismiss occasional tingling, muscle weakness, or unexplained pain as stress, fatigue, or simply getting older. But in some cases, these seemingly harmless symptoms may be early warning signs of…

Total Film

This surprise shadowdropped anime gets the first-ever perfect rating on Crunchyroll

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You makes history

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Could a Blood Test Predict Cancer Before Symptoms Appear?

Lung cancer is often called the silent killer. By the time symptoms appear, the disease has usually advanced, making treatment more difficult and survival chances lower. For decades, doctors have searched for a way to identify risk before cancer takes hold. Now, scientists may have found one. A groundbreaking study…

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