Almost half of Australians back cutting tobacco tax in new poll as illicit trade explodes
Nearly half of Australians believe the federal government should cut tobacco excise in a bid to curb the…
Police appeal for information after Mackay tobacconist targeted four times
Police have not ruled out a link to organised crime in an arson attack where Molotov cocktails were…
Sharp decline in tobacco sales linked to illegal sales, not people quitting, says researcher
Business managers and researchers are concerned that a sharp decline in tobacco sales in Alice Springs could mean…
Review links betel nut addiction to cancer, heart disease, and metabolic risks
Widely used yet often underestimated, betel nut chewing poses significant health risks, and researchers continue to search for…
Over a third of cancer cases could be stopped with lifestyle, environmental changes: study
(TNND) — A new study from the World Health Organization found that over a third of new cancer…
Reducing alcohol consumption could ease Australia’s cancer burden
Long-term national data reveal that even modest reductions in alcohol consumption across the whole population could prevent thousands…
Reducing alcohol consumption could significantly lower cancer deaths
Reducing annual alcohol consumption in Australia by one litre a person could significantly lower deaths from several major…
Health expert says ‘it’s a mystery’ why WA is falling behind eastern states on illegal tobacco laws
A prominent public health expert says “it’s a mystery” why Western Australia is lagging so far behind the…
Vape shopfronts move online amid Qld crackdown on illegal products
Less than a fortnight after tobacconists suspected of selling illegal vapes were raided and shut down across Queensland,…
Dysfunctional breathing is common and influenced by tobacco use and respiratory conditions
Dysfunctional breathing (DB) is frequently misdiagnosed or insufficiently treated, leading to a diminished quality of life and unnecessary…
Smoking status and the onset of suicidal ideation among adults in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic | Annals of General Psychiatry
Lawrence D, Mitrou F, Zubrick SR. Smoking and mental illness: results from population surveys in Australia and the…
Illegal tobacco retailer hit with $1.5 million fine following record seizure in Queensland
A Victorian retailer has been fined $1.5 million following a court case over Queensland’s largest-ever illegal tobacco seizure.…