Drug & Alcohol Abuse
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Silly walks could help to improve physical health
Walking like Mr Teabag in the infamous Monty Python Ministry of Silly Walks sketch could help adults to achieve their physical activity targets, according to a new study. Read more
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Quarter of adults in England are obese
About one in four adults in England is obese, according to the latest Health Survey for England 2021. Read more
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Vaping alongside doesn’t help smoking cessation
People who vape but continue to use tobacco products are unlikely to give up smoking, according to research published today. Read more
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Teenagers more likely to vape if their parents smoke
Teenagers whose parents are smokers are 55% more likely to try e-cigarettes, according to Irish research. Read more
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High toll of pandemic-triggered drinking
Heavy drinkers of alcohol significantly increased consumption during the pandemic, posing a major risk to health, researchers warn today. Read more
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Alcohol accelerates biological ageing’ – study
Consuming alcohol directly accelerates ageing by damaging DNA in telomeres, a new study shows today. Read more
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Moderate alcohol not safe for heart – conference
Moderate levels of alcohol consumption can contribute to increased risk of heart failure, a European conference has heard. Read more
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E-cigarettes as effective as patches for pregnant women
E-cigarettes can help pregnant women to stop smoking and are as safe as nicotine patches, according to new UK research. Read more
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Smoking in early pregnancy affects foetal growth
Further evidence has been published on the risks to the foetus of maternal smoking. Read more
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Gene variants linked to alcohol tolerance may cause cancer
Alcohol appears to be a direct cause of cancer, according to a genetic study undertaken in China. Read more