Study identifies genes, smoking, and obesity as pneumonia risk factors
Researchers at the University of Oulu have identified genes that increase susceptibility to pneumonia. Alongside inherited risk factors,…
A $7m unpaid tobacco fine and online sales emerge amid government crack down on illegal trade
Illicit tobacco operators are chalking up unpaid fines so large that one player alone owes more than $7…
Varenicline helps young people quit nicotine vaping regardless of cannabis use
Adolescent and young adult nicotine vaping has become an urgent public health concern, as 2024 marked the first…
Watch your heart, not your wrist
PETALING JAYA: Marketing executive Jac Lim is a 38-year-old fitness freak who works out regularly at a gym.…
Heated tobacco and cigarettes cause the same gut and vascular damage, study finds
Both traditional and heated tobacco exposure, whether active or passive, were linked to intestinal permeability, oxidative stress, and…
Why improving LE8 scores could save young adults from diabetes
Young adults who upheld healthier LE8 habits, especially weight control, activity, and sleep, were far more likely to…
MMA hails Sarawak’s firm stance on vape, urges nationwide ban
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has commended the Sarawak state government for taking a strong stand…
What are the benefits of chewing gum beyond oral health?
Chewing gum may be more than a sweet habit. It may boost endurance in athletes and help patients…
Australia’s war on cigarettes is failing. Harm reduction is needed
Alarming new polling data from Roy Morgan has revealed that both smoking and vaping rates have risen in…
Inside the world of vaping where influencers, big tobacco and the black market stare down vape reforms and users hunting for a fix
Inside the world of vaping where influencers, big tobacco and the black market stare down vape reforms and…