Drug & Alcohol Abuse
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Scans show how smoking harms babies
High definition scans have shown the effects of tobacco on babies in the womb, according to a new study. Read more
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‘Tobacco-free world’ achievable by 2040
The United Nations should lead a “turbo-charged” effort to rid the world of tobacco sale and consumption by 2040, an international group of health experts will say today. Read more
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How tobacco kills its users
Two in three smokers are dying because of their habit, finds a new study from Australia. Read more
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Hospitality link to smoking
Low-wage workers based in the strictest smoke-free environments may be the heaviest smokers, according to a new analysis today. Read more
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Heart alarm fails to shake lifestyles
Only 50% of smokers who have heart attacks give up the habit after their illness, according to the disturbing findings of a European study published today. Read more
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Youngsters quitting drink?
British young adults are increasingly turning away from alcohol, according to startling new statistics. Read more
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Alcohol health benefits ‘disappearing’
Drinking small amounts of alcohol may not convey much-touted health benefits, it is claimed today. Read more
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Updated alcohol in pregnancy advice
Pregnant women can drink a little alcohol – but not much, according to the latest advice, published yesterday. Read more
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Stroke risk for mid-life heavy drinkers
Middle-aged people who have more than two alcoholic drinks a day could face a greater risk of stroke than those with high blood pressure and diabetes, researchers warned last night. Read more
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Daily drinking may be worse for liver
Daily drinking of alcohol may be worse for the liver than binge-drinking, according to Danish researchers. Read more