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7 “Harmless” Habits That Are Secretly Damaging Your Brain After 50

If you’re over 50, you’ve probably heard that staying mentally sharp is all about puzzles, vitamins, and “keeping busy.” But what if some of your...

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Lars Løkke Rasmussen: Denmark’s pipe-smoking kingmaker who cleans his teeth with soap

Man credited with cooling Greenland tensions with Donald Trump is poised to play central role in any coalition deal

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Scotland’s smoking ban turns 20 – it cut secondhand smoke exposure by 96%, but the job isn’t finished yet

At 6am on a quiet Sunday morning 20 years ago today, Scotland became the first UK nation to ban smoking in enclosed public spaces. It was a landmark moment in public health policy, and new research shows just how much has changed since.

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Bulletin world briefing: Australian man successfully uses AI to create vaccine for dying dog

Hong Kong to seek smoking ban at construction sites after Tai Po fire China demands Japan investigate man who broke into embassy and threatened diplomats Jason Momoa forced to flee home as flash flooding strikes Hawaii New survey reveals effect of Australia’s under-16 social media ban Man used AI to…

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Hong Kong to seek smoking ban at construction sites after Tai Po fire

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Hong Kong proposes sweeping ban on smoking at construction sites after Tai Po fire

Proposal mandates hefty fines and even prison for serious violations

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Ranveer Singh in Trouble Over AI Poster Sikh Community Calls It Disrespectful

Ranveer Singh’s film Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Part 2) has landed in controversy even as it continues to dominate headlines for its box office performance. This time, the issue is not about the storyline but a viral AI generated poster that has triggered strong reactions from sections of the Sikh community.…

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William Shatner's 95th Birthday Post Is On Brand (And A Far Cry From Captain Kirk)

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Department of Health retracts claim sunbeds are as dangerous as smoking

DHSC corrects statements after regulator intervenes as experts say smoking causes far more cancer cases

The Guardian - UK

Londoner's Diary: How much will James Corden pay for an ashtray?

What went on in London this week, from secret smoking parlours to unwanted book promo

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British holidaymakers face arrest, police cell and court if caught smoking in public on Caribbean islands

Police chiefs in Antigua and Barbuda are warning they would take a ‘zero tolerance’ approach to smoking in public

Evening Standard

Nicotine: the latest wellness hack

If you spend any time on social media, you may have noticed a curious trend: wellness influencers singing the praises of nicotine. Not smoking or vaping but nicotine patches and pouches, repackaged as cognitive enhancers, productivity boosters and even weight-loss aids. But does the science support this rebrand, or are…

The Conversation

Why is smoking so addictive – and what are the best ways to give up?

That first cigarette can lead to a lifetime of dependency, as well as cancer, strokes, heart attacks … Here’s why smokers crave their nicotine hit – and how they can fight back

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Vaping: emerging harms health systems can’t ignore

When e-cigarettes first appeared around 2010, they were hailed as a breakthrough: nicotine delivery without the toxic tar and combustion byproducts of traditional cigarettes. Public health bodies cautiously endorsed them as a tool for adult smokers to quit, often citing early claims that vaping was 95% less harmful than smoking.…

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Kylie Jenner's Smoking In A Black Bra (Literally) On The Cover Of New Magazine

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The Independent UK

Generational smoking ban for UK edges closer to reality

Ministers are set to gain new powers to control the flavours and substances in smoking products

The Times of India

Explosives thrown outside New York mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence; 6 arrested

Six individuals were arrested following violent clashes between far-right protesters and counter-protesters outside Gracie Mansion. One protester is accused of throwing smoking projectiles filled with nuts and bolts, prompting an investigation by the FBI and NYPD. The incident began with a demonstration organized by Jake Lang against the city's Muslim…

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'It worked': Billy Idol shares controversial way he finally quit heroin

Billy Idol finally overcame his addiction to heroin when he started smoking crack instead.

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GLP-1 drugs may fight addiction across every major substance, according to a study of 600,000 people

A patient of mine, a veteran who had tried to quit smoking for over a decade, told me that after he started a GLP-1 drug for his diabetes, he lost interest in cigarettes. He didn’t use a patch. He didn’t set a quit date. He simply lost interest. It happened…

The Guardian - UK

A moment that changed me: my girlfriend criticised my kisses – and it led to the best decision of my life

She said kissing me was like licking an ashtray, and I knew I had to quit smoking. But with a 40-a-day habit, it was no easy task ...

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"I'm Amanda F*cking Batula:" The 'Summer House' Star on Separating and Starting Over

In an exclusive sit-down, 'Summer House' star Amanda Batula discusses her separation from Kyle Cooke, what she's looking for in her next relationship, and why she'll never be ashamed of smoking weed.

The Conversation

The UK is about to start an experiment that could end smoking for good – but it won’t be easy

Anyone born after January 1 2009 will never be able to legally buy tobacco in the UK thanks to the tobacco and vapes bill, which is expected to become law in March 2026. When it does, it will mean that the legal age for tobacco sales will rise by one…

Times Life

Heart Surgeon Shares 4 Habits He Quit for Heart Health

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body that makes sure that each and every corner of our system receives the right amount of oxygen and circulation. Did you know that your heart beats almost 1 lakh times a day? However, the truth is, today’s stressful…

The Guardian - UK

‘I never had those deep chats in the smoking area’: Arlo Parks on embracing late night life with her hedonistic new album

In her teens, the Mercury prize-winning musician was stuck on tour buses when she should have been on the dancefloor. Now she is throwing herself into club culture – and living on her own terms

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The Hidden Reasons Behind Sudden Hair Fall

Hair fall is a natural process to some extent. Losing 50 to 100 strands a day is considered normal. The problem begins when hair starts shedding in clumps, during combing, washing, or even while sleeping. Sudden hair fall usually does not happen overnight. It is often the result of internal…

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