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Smoking causes THREE times as many cells to be infected with the coronavirus

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Many studies have shown a low prevalence of smokers in hospitals with COVID-19.  When smokers do get diagnosed with the virus, however, they appear to be more likely to get so sick that they need ventilation, two studies in the review showed.  If the findings are proven, scientists say it’s likely that it is not … Read more

Obama admits to smoking in new memoir and says he stopped when Malia caught him

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Barack Obama reveals some behind the scenes glimpses of his life in the White House in his forthcoming memoir, including problems in his marriage and how the stress of the job increased his smoking habit.  The 768-page tome, entitled ‘A Promised Land’ and out on November 17, focuses on Obama’s early political career through is … Read more

Four children died in house fire after their parents fell asleep while smoking in bed, inquest hears

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Four children aged three, four, six and eight, died in a horror house fire after their parents fell asleep while smoking in bed, an inquest has heard.   Riley John Holt, eight, Keegan Jonathan Unitt, six, Tilly Rose Unitt, four, and Olly Unitt, three, died when a blaze broke out at their family home in Stafford, … Read more

Navy cut cigarettes! Senior service bans smoking on board vessels from January 

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Navy cut cigarettes! Senior service bans smoking on board vessels from January Sailors will be banned from smoking on board Royal Navy vessels from January  A complete ban on smoking in the military is expected to take place by 2022 Military chiefs believe smoking reduces the effectiveness of personnel   By Darren Boyle for MailOnline Published: … Read more

Quitting: Number of Britons who gave up smoking more than DOUBLED after lockdown

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Many studies have shown a low prevalence of smokers in hospitals with COVID-19.  When smokers do get diagnosed with the virus, however, they appear to be more likely to get so sick that they need ventilation, two studies in the review showed.  If the findings are proven, scientists say it’s likely that it is not … Read more

Alcohol: Number of Britons who gave up smoking more than DOUBLED after lockdown

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Many studies have shown a low prevalence of smokers in hospitals with COVID-19.  When smokers do get diagnosed with the virus, however, they appear to be more likely to get so sick that they need ventilation, two studies in the review showed.  If the findings are proven, scientists say it’s likely that it is not … Read more

EastEnders’ June Brown is told to ‘carry on smoking’ by doctors

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EastEnders’ June Brown, 93, is told to ‘carry on smoking’ by doctors as the shock of quitting could make her collapse By Amelia Wynne For Mailonline Published: 00:09 BST, 10 October 2020 | Updated: 00:09 BST, 10 October 2020 EastEnders’ June Brown has been told to ‘carry on smoking’ by doctors or the shock of … Read more

Jacinda Ardern admits to smoking cannabis during debate with rival for NZprime ministership

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Jacinda Ardern admits to smoking cannabis during a VERY fiery debate with her rival for the New Zealand prime ministership Jacina Ardern admitted to smoking cannabis during prime minsitership debate The New Zealand Prime Minister was going head-to-head with Judith Collins New Zealanders will vote for either Ms Ardern or Ms Collins on October 17  … Read more

Penelope Cruz revealed she took up smoking after playing nicotine-addicted characters on screen

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Penelope Cruz recently shared that she took up smoking after playing nicotine-addicted characters. The 46-year-old veteran actress found herself hooked on cigarettes after her characters in Blow (2001) and Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) indulged in the habit on camera.  After smoking for a ‘few years’, Penelope decided to quit to focus on achieving optimal health … Read more