Australia’s First New Lung Cancer Screening Program in 20 years
From July, eligible Australians will be screened for lung cancer as part of the nation’s…
Smoking
New study reveals light smoking significantly increases mortality risk
Recent research from the Australian National University reveals smoking contributes to over 24 thousand deaths annually…
Smoking is Out! Tobacco Marketing Bans Doing Their Job
A Griffith University study has found that bans on Tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship (TAPS) are…
Australia’s vaping regulations not enough to stop black market
The federal government introduced stricter regulations on E-cigarettes in October last year, restricting the sale of…
Research presents promising new treatment plan for nicotine addiction
The results of a recent clinical trial has found a potential new treatment option for nicotine…
Pregnant Women using e-cigarettes to quit smoking, research finds
Groundbreaking research has uncovered the number of pregnant women in New South Wales using e-cigarettes. Until…
The UK’s Plan To Phase Out Smoking And The Implications For Aust...
Last week, the U.K took an important step towards phasing out smoking; introducing a law to…
What’s happening with Australia’s shifting drug habits?
New data shows how Australians are using legal and illicit drugs in their daily lives. Long-running…
Nearly a quarter of Australians with a disability smoke, study finds
A recent study is recommending policymakers implement new strategies to reduce the high smoking rate of…
One in 4 Australians with disabilities smoke: research
A study has found there aren't enough tailored resources available for people with disabilities who are…
Federal government needs to regulate tobacco licensing fees
A new research published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health found a…
Teen smoking on the rise
The Cancer Council of Victoria has released alarming new data revealing three times increase in tobacco…