Tag Archives: Smoking
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In the beginning there was a bet
A Chinese scientist, who was wagered he couldn’t quit smoking, is credited with developing electronic cigarettes which were adapted for the UK market, as Rebecca Hobson discovers
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Jury out over ‘healthier alternative’
Although the market for e-cigarettes is growing fast, unanswered questions remain over the health implications of e-cigarettes, writes Jason Hesse
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What experts say about e-cigs
Opinion is often split on the subject of electronic cigarettes, as Jason Hesse discovers talking to sector leaders
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‘Almost as good as sex’ but underperforming?
Advertising executive Al Young sees greater potential in the electronic cigarette market and offers some possible campaign slogans
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New start by kicking tobacco habit
Josh Sims ponders New Year’s resolutions and wonders how many people will resolve to quit smoking and start “vaping”
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Keeping hearts healthy is the order of the day
Significant advances have been made in the treatment of heart disease, but now the focus is switching to its prevention, as Lilian Anekwe reports
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If you smoke and eat too much – it’s time to stop
Preventing cardiovascular disease begins with healthy habits, as Azadeh Khalilizadeh discovers
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Links between cardiovascular diseases and other conditions
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is an umbrella term for diseases of the heart and circulatory system, but what doctors don’t often have the time to explain is how any existing conditions, lifestyle and genetic profile interact with the disease. Ellie Broughton makes the links, and summarises the mortality statistics and risk factors for the key diseases that lead to or arise from CVD