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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Teen Gives Cigarette to Baby: What Needs to Be Investigated? Who is Responsible? Understand

A 14-year-old girl was filmed putting a cigarette in the mouth of her one-year-old sister in São José da Bela Vista, Brazil, prompting an investigation into responsibility and access to cigarettes.

Mar 22 • 21:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Doctor explains one food 'worse than smoking' and shares main cause of 'early death'

Dr. Chris van Tulleken discusses a food that could be more harmful than smoking on the Diary of a CEO podcast.

Mar 22 • 04:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Shaun Ryder admits confronting killer orangutan after smoking 50 rocks of crack in a day

Shaun Ryder recalls his troubling past with drugs, including a risky encounter during a 1996 drug raid.

Mar 21 • 09:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Department of Health retracts claim sunbeds are as dangerous as smoking

The UK Department of Health has retracted its claim that sunbeds pose the same cancer risk as smoking after a fact-check revealed the assertion was misleading.

Mar 21 • 07:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The oldest person on the planet is believed to live in Brazil and is 118 years old. He enjoys coffee and rolls his cigarettes

A 118-year-old man in Brazil is believed to be the oldest person alive, enjoying coffee and smoking.

Mar 21 • 04:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

After delivering drugs in Bocaiuva, woman is approached while smoking marijuana with men at home

A woman in Bocaiuva was arrested for drug delivery after being found smoking marijuana with two men in a house during a police operation.

Mar 19 • 17:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Teachers are dismissed after video where they supposedly smoke marijuana during work hours; VIDEO

Two teachers have been suspended after a video surfaced showing them allegedly smoking marijuana during work hours in Joaçaba, Brazil.

Mar 19 • 16:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Mario Casas: "I suffered an almost existential crisis and made a radical change to my life. I quit smoking, stopped going out, and became a healthy guy"

Spanish actor Mario Casas reflects on his life changes and upcoming film in a recent interview.

Mar 19 • 11:39 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

This is the study that people who smoke or have smoked should undergo: 'It can save your life'

A cardiologist highlights the importance of a CT scan for former smokers to detect possible lung issues early, paralleling smoking addiction with cocaine addiction.

Mar 18 • 19:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Agnotology: Never Ignore This Word Again

The article discusses how the tobacco industry intentionally spread doubt about the harmfulness of smoking, leading to millions of deaths, and connects this with the new concept of 'agnotology', which studies manufactured public ignorance.

Mar 18 • 19:17 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

"Something is smoking, the doors are open": a frightening sight at the "Viada" gas station

A perceived fire hazard at a gas station in Dotnuva, Lithuania, turned out to be a false alarm triggered by smoke detectors.

Mar 18 • 15:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Stacey Solomon's humble confessions from wigs and crumbling teeth to smoking battle

Stacey Solomon candidly addresses rumors about her marriage while sharing personal struggles with her appearance and past smoking habits.

Mar 18 • 15:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A sign from the sky made Vesa Vierikko quit smoking cold turkey

Actor Vesa Vierikko experienced a life-changing moment that prompted him to quit smoking after decades of addiction.

Mar 17 • 04:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

The Chase star reveals 30 cigarette a day habit after becoming 'obsessed'

Shaun Wallace from The Chase discusses overcoming his past habit of smoking up to 30 cigarettes a day as part of a broader issue with obsessions.

Mar 16 • 13:53 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Smoking Dane Can Determine Who Rules

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen is striving to secure cross-party collaboration amidst political challenges in Denmark.

Mar 15 • 18:24 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Cigarette smoking in America plummets to historic single-digit low, new study finds

The percentage of cigarette smokers in the U.S. has declined to an all-time low of 9.9%, marking a significant milestone in public health efforts.

Mar 14 • 21:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

"It's a must, or the TV will fly out the window" - two thirty-somethings tried to quit using nicotine pouches

Two individuals from Finland share their experiences while attempting to quit nicotine pouches, highlighting the challenges and the impact of peer support.

Mar 14 • 16:39 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

F.A.Z. Health Podcast: How Dangerous are E-Cigarettes?

A health podcast discusses the rising use of e-cigarettes among teenagers and the potential dangers associated with them, featuring insights from lung specialist Prof. Christian Taube.

Mar 14 • 13:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Avoiding the sun could be as bad for your health as smoking

A new study suggests that avoiding sunlight can significantly increase the risk of early death, potentially rivaling the health risks associated with smoking.

Mar 14 • 11:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Drivers warned using this item in your car could be 'expensive' mistake

Drivers are cautioned that smoking in their cars can significantly decrease the vehicle's resale value.

Mar 13 • 19:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The addictions of Catalan adolescents: drinking and smoking less, but problematic gambling and compulsive internet use is on the rise

Catalan adolescents are drinking and smoking less, yet there is a concerning increase in problematic gambling and compulsive internet use according to a recent study.

Mar 12 • 14:42 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Social media is not smoking. What to consider before introducing a digital ban

Debate over banning social media for teenagers intensifies globally, sparked by Australia's new regulations, but evidence on its impact on mental health remains inconclusive.

Mar 12 • 10:31 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Parliamentary candidates want "significantly higher" prices on tobacco

A majority of Danish political candidates are advocating for significantly increased prices on tobacco and nicotine products to combat youth smoking and vaping.

Mar 12 • 07:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

No smoking gun but eyewatering sums of money: The first drop of the Mandelson files

The Mandelson files reveal significant financial dealings, including a £75,000 payoff to Peter Mandelson, linked to a political controversy involving Sir Keir Starmer and Jeffrey Epstein.

Mar 11 • 21:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Smoking continues to decline in Brazil, but pace threatens 2030 goal

Tobacco use in Brazil is on a downward trend, yet the reduced pace raises concerns about meeting the national health goal by 2030.

Mar 11 • 18:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Elections 2026: The Anti-Smoking Rebel is Back

Sebastian Frankenberger, known for his anti-smoking initiatives, returns to office in Passau after years away from the political spotlight.

Mar 11 • 14:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Heroin was about to take Billy Idol's life - Reveals the unusual method that helped him overcome addiction

Billy Idol reveals in a podcast how he overcame his heroin addiction by switching to smoking crack cocaine.

Mar 11 • 09:04 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Smoking is also bad for spinal discs... Are e-cigarettes okay?

A recent study in South Korea confirms that both smoking traditional cigarettes and using various forms of e-cigarettes significantly increases the risk of spinal disc diseases.

Mar 11 • 07:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

A woman was arrested for smoking joints next to her six-month-old baby in Carabanchel: the police open a protection file for the minor

A 29-year-old woman was arrested in Carabanchel, Madrid, for smoking marijuana in public while with her baby, prompting authorities to initiate a protection file for the child.

Mar 10 • 23:12 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

EXPECTATIONS VS. REALITY ⟩ A Tallinn resident's trip to Milan took an unexpected turn: it felt like we were supposed to sleep in a smoking room!

A Tallinn resident faced an unpleasant experience during her stay in Milan after booking an apartment that reeked of smoke.

Mar 10 • 12:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

A passenger went into the plane's toilet, lit a 'bidi' and started smoking... Panic among passengers

A passenger on an Akasa Air flight from Delhi to Goa has been arrested for smoking a 'bidi' in the airplane toilet, causing panic among other travelers.

Mar 9 • 03:36 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

This is the study that people who smoke or have smoked should undergo: 'It can save your life'

Cardiologist Jorge Tartaglione emphasizes the dangers of smoking, comparing its addiction to that of cocaine, and urges smokers to undergo essential health screenings.

Mar 8 • 12:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Is occasional party smoking really that dangerous?

A discussion on the health implications of occasional smoking at social gatherings.

Mar 7 • 10:31 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Controversy in Big Brother: a participant invited her companions to smoke 'joint' and received a harsh warning

In a recent episode of Big Brother Argentina, contestant Danelik Star jokingly suggested smoking marijuana, which led to a significant reaction and a strong warning from the show's producers.

Mar 6 • 22:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The only study that helps detect lung cancer in advance, according to a specialist

A cardiologist emphasizes the significance of a low-dose tomography for early detection of lung cancer in Argentina, where 13,000 cases are diagnosed annually.

Mar 6 • 12:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

Worse than alcohol and smoking: the main cause of breast cancer identified

A recent analysis highlights the increasing burden of breast cancer globally, predicting a rise in new cases and deaths by 2050 despite advancements in treatment.

Mar 6 • 04:56 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The reader quit smoking but finds peace with snus. "You are wrong," responds the general practitioner.

A reader contemplates the implications of substituting cigarette smoking with snus after five years of quitting smoking and seeks advice on managing this new dependency.

Mar 5 • 11:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

No smoking allowed at Yyteri beaches, even in cars – few fines have been issued

A project to enforce a smoking ban at Yyteri beaches in Pori has seen little need for fines, with community dialogue being more effective.

Mar 5 • 04:57 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Smoking as a Killer of Male Fertility

The article addresses the negative impact of smoking on male fertility, highlighting critical health implications.

Mar 5 • 04:55 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

I told her what really happened in that house. 15-year-old Gatis applied for the motivation program himself

Fifteen-year-old Gatis has voluntarily joined a drug motivation program in Latvia due to concerns about his drinking and smoking habits, indicating a background of family and personal struggles.

Mar 4 • 22:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

YSL lights up Paris fashion week show with return of Le Smoking suit

Yves Saint Laurent's iconic Le Smoking suit made a stunning return at Paris Fashion Week, marking 60 years since its debut, with contemporary adaptations by current designer Anthony Vaccarello.

Mar 4 • 09:23 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Philip Morris, Bonds by IQOS Starts from Italy. Frega: "Cigarettes Soon Objects of the Museum"

Philip Morris Italy aims to phase out traditional cigarettes by launching BONDS by IQOS, a new smoking device targeting adult smokers with alternatives to combustion.

Mar 4 • 05:11 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Billy Idol says smoking crack helped him quit heroin: 'It worked'

Billy Idol revealed that smoking crack was a successful method for him to quit his heroin addiction during an appearance on Bill Maher's podcast.

Mar 3 • 13:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Nighttime Risk Situation on Silja Serenade in the Baltic Sea

The Silja Serenade cruise ship faced a risk situation due to a smoking truck on board that was safely removed in Maarianhamina.

Mar 3 • 05:18 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘Good health policy’: Alberta’s calls on Ottawa to relax nicotine pouch rules

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith urges the federal government to ease restrictions on nicotine pouches, claiming they hinder smoking cessation efforts.

Mar 3 • 00:22 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

SAS flight had to turn back as power bank started to smoke

A SAS flight from Oslo to Tromsø had to make an emergency landing after a power bank overheated and started smoking on board.

Mar 2 • 20:19 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The Greek society is in a transitional stage regarding tobacco products

The article discusses the critical importance of evidence-based public discourse on smoking in Greece, highlighting the ongoing transition in society towards reducing tobacco harm.

Mar 2 • 15:51 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Doctors: Vaping Leads to New and Severe Lung Diseases for Young People

Doctors in Estonia warn that vaping, often perceived as safer than traditional smoking, poses serious health risks, particularly for the youth, potentially increasing the future cancer burden in society.

Mar 2 • 12:25 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Is smoking a cigarette once in a while really that bad?

A reader from The New York Times questions the health risks of occasionally smoking cigarettes at social gatherings.

Mar 1 • 15:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

MH370 investigator claims NASA 'smoking gun' could reveal missing plane's location

An investigator has identified a potential new search area for the missing MH370, citing NASA detected carbon monoxide spikes as crucial evidence.

Feb 28 • 11:44 UTC

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