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Nearly half of cancers linked to lifestyle factors, study finds

40% of new cancer cases and half of all cancer deaths in U.S. adults are linked to lifestyle risk factors like smoking, obesity, and alcohol.
Daily choices can influence cancer risk, despite many causes being outside individual control.
Study highlights leading lifestyle risk factors like smoking, obesity, alcohol, and sun exposure linked to cancer cases.
Research shows lifestyle changes can prevent many cancer cases and deaths despite some factors being beyond individual control.

Surgeon General report shows disparities in tobacco use in U.S.

Significant progress in reducing smoking exists, but disparities persist among communities that need addressing.

Ban to stop children from ever smoking a cigarette to be introduced in Parliament

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill aims to create the first smoke-free generation by restricting tobacco sales and advertising to protect youth and public health.

Children vaping and alcohol warning labels: takeaways from the World Cancer Congress

The World Cancer Congress 2024 emphasized the ongoing challenges of preventing youth from accessing vaping products despite strict advertising regulations.

Online vape retailers ignore rules meant to protect minors, new UCSD study finds

Congress's 2020 measures to restrict online vaping purchases are ineffective, as most buyers succeeded in obtaining flavored products despite regulations.

Canada's $32.5 Billion Tobacco Settlement Is a Hollow Victory | The Walrus

G ar Mahood is a prominent tobacco control advocate, recognized for his leadership against the tobacco industry and its harmful practices.

Nearly half of cancers linked to lifestyle factors, study finds

40% of new cancer cases and half of all cancer deaths in U.S. adults are linked to lifestyle risk factors like smoking, obesity, and alcohol.
Daily choices can influence cancer risk, despite many causes being outside individual control.
Study highlights leading lifestyle risk factors like smoking, obesity, alcohol, and sun exposure linked to cancer cases.
Research shows lifestyle changes can prevent many cancer cases and deaths despite some factors being beyond individual control.

Surgeon General report shows disparities in tobacco use in U.S.

Significant progress in reducing smoking exists, but disparities persist among communities that need addressing.

Ban to stop children from ever smoking a cigarette to be introduced in Parliament

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill aims to create the first smoke-free generation by restricting tobacco sales and advertising to protect youth and public health.

Children vaping and alcohol warning labels: takeaways from the World Cancer Congress

The World Cancer Congress 2024 emphasized the ongoing challenges of preventing youth from accessing vaping products despite strict advertising regulations.

Online vape retailers ignore rules meant to protect minors, new UCSD study finds

Congress's 2020 measures to restrict online vaping purchases are ineffective, as most buyers succeeded in obtaining flavored products despite regulations.

Canada's $32.5 Billion Tobacco Settlement Is a Hollow Victory | The Walrus

G ar Mahood is a prominent tobacco control advocate, recognized for his leadership against the tobacco industry and its harmful practices.
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SCOTUS to decide: Should candy-flavored vapes stay on shelves?

The Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding the FDA's ban on flavored reusable e-cigarettes, which was aimed at decreasing teen vaping.
Teen vaping rates have significantly declined due to aggressive FDA restrictions on flavored e-cigarettes.

Starmer rejects Scotland call for immigration powers as vaping bill introduced live

Keir Starmer rejects devolving immigration powers to Scotland, maintaining central control.

EU duty-free loophole lets 17-year-olds bring home alcohol and tobacco

Loophole allows underage individuals to bring tobacco and alcohol into Ireland duty-free, despite age restrictions locally.
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