Health Directory | Mail Online http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/directory/index.html?ITO=1490 en-gb Copyright 2010 Associated Newspapers Ltd Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:19:09 GMT editorial@dailymailonline.co.uk (Editor) Health/Health Directory Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/News_and_Media/Newspapers Health Directory | Mail Online http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/furniture/mastHead_1_rss.gif http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/directory/index.html?ITO=1490 NHS helps record 370,000 smokers to quit... at a cost of £224 each http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1304433/NHS-helps-record-370-000-smokers-quit--cost-224-each.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/08/19/article-1304433-0183FC7E00000578-478_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>The NHS has helped a record number of people to successfully give up smoking, according to new figures. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1304433/NHS-helps-record-370-000-smokers-quit--cost-224-each.html?ITO=1490 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:34:39 GMT Want to quit smoking? Then think about cigarettes http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1304421/Want-quit-smoking-Then-think-cigarettes.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/08/19/article-1304421-000B635200000578-881_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>If you're desperately trying to quit smoking the last thing you should do is try to suppress thoughts about cigarettes, according to a new study. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1304421/Want-quit-smoking-Then-think-cigarettes.html?ITO=1490 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:29:34 GMT Under-18 smoking ban curbs number of teenagers developing the habit http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1304068/Under-18-smoking-ban-curbs-number-teenagers-developing-habit.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/08/18/article-1304068-0AD538A4000005DC-728_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>The number of teenage smokers has dropped dramatically since the legal age for buying cigarettes rose from 16 to 18, according to new research. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1304068/Under-18-smoking-ban-curbs-number-teenagers-developing-habit.html?ITO=1490 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:02:05 GMT Smoking ban has dramatically slashes number of heart attacks http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1285093/Smoking-ban-dramatically-slashes-number-heart-attacks.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/06/08/article-0-05D0826A0000044D-992_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>Heart attacks fell 2.4 per cent in England in the year after it became the last UK nation to ban smoking in indoor public places, says the British Medical Journal. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1285093/Smoking-ban-dramatically-slashes-number-heart-attacks.html?ITO=1490 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 09:46:30 GMT Children of women who smoked during pregnancy 'more likely to be obese as teenagers' http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1269804/Children-women-smoked-pregnancy-likely-obese-teenagers.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/04/29/article-1269804-04F122B8000005DC-970_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>Researchers found that those who were exposed to cigarette smoke while in the womb had significantly higher quantities of fat than their non-exposed peers later in life. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1269804/Children-women-smoked-pregnancy-likely-obese-teenagers.html?ITO=1490 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 23:02:57 GMT Struggling to quit smoking? Now you can blame your genes http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1268844/Struggling-quit-smoking-Now-blame-genes.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/04/26/article-1268844-094B5836000005DC-604_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>Smokers who find it hard to cut down or quit may be at the mercy of their genes. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1268844/Struggling-quit-smoking-Now-blame-genes.html?ITO=1490 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 23:48:13 GMT Willpower is better than patches if you want to quit smoking http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1249560/Willpower-better-patches-want-quit-smoking.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/02/09/article-1249560-0078271300000258-775_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>Smokers desperate to quit should put their faith in willpower rather than expensive patches and gums, researchers said last night. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1249560/Willpower-better-patches-want-quit-smoking.html?ITO=1490 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 01:35:35 GMT Even 'third-hand' smoke is dangerous... especially to children http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1249591/Even-hand-smoke-dangerous--especially-children.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/02/09/article-1249591-0835BD5E000005DC-227_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>The health risks of both puffing on a cigarette and second-hand smoke are well known. But a new study has found even 'third-hand' smoke is hazardous. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1249591/Even-hand-smoke-dangerous--especially-children.html?ITO=1490 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:47:32 GMT Want to quit smoking? Switching to mild cigarettes will NOT improve your chances http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1225091/Want-quit-smoking-Switching-mild-cigarettes-NOT-improve-chances.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/11/04/article-1225091-002234D800000578-478_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>Smokers who hope to kick the habit by first switching to a low-tar or mild brand of cigarette may actually find it harder to quit, researchers said today. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1225091/Want-quit-smoking-Switching-mild-cigarettes-NOT-improve-chances.html?ITO=1490 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:03:20 GMT MPs vote to ban cigarette machines and bar display of tobacco in shops http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1220004/MPs-vote-ban-cigarette-machines-bar-display-tobacco-shops.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/10/13/article-1220004-02BEABAB000005DC-671_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>Cigarette vending machines could soon disappear from the UK after MPs agreed to ban them. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1220004/MPs-vote-ban-cigarette-machines-bar-display-tobacco-shops.html?ITO=1490 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:59:47 GMT Mothers who smoke while pregnant more likely to have psychotic children http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1217362/Mothers-smoke-pregnant-likely-psychotic-children.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/10/01/article-1217362-06A78C31000005DC-633_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>Mothers who smoke during pregnancy put their children at greater risk of developing psychotic symptoms as teenagers, British scientists said today. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1217362/Mothers-smoke-pregnant-likely-psychotic-children.html?ITO=1490 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:31:39 GMT How smoking ruins your favourite meal by changing the shape of your taste buds http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1207845/How-smoking-ruins-favourite-meal-changing-shape-taste-buds.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/08/20/article-1207845-002234D800000578-946_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>Smokers are less likely to enjoy a mouthwatering meal than those who avoid cigarettes as they have fewer and less sensitive taste buds. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1207845/How-smoking-ruins-favourite-meal-changing-shape-taste-buds.html?ITO=1490 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:45:39 GMT Pill to make smokers forget their craving http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1194773/Pill-make-smokers-forget-craving.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/06/22/article-0-057065DA000005DC-620_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>New blood pressure pill for smokers that 'deletes' pleasurable memories associated with the habit... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1194773/Pill-make-smokers-forget-craving.html?ITO=1490 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:18:44 GMT Ban smoking in cars carrying children, says top doctor http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1193622/Ban-smoking-cars-carrying-children-says-doctor.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/06/17/article-1193622-01D2CB0B000004B0-0_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>Professor Terence Stephenson, head of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, said it should be illegal to impose smoke on youngsters in such a confined space. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1193622/Ban-smoking-cars-carrying-children-says-doctor.html?ITO=1490 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:24:37 GMT Want to stop smoking? A 10-minute jog keeps cravings at bay http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1140683/Want-stop-smoking-A-10-minute-jog-keeps-cravings-bay.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/02/10/article-1140683-035EC031000005DC-825_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>Exercise may be a drag - but it can help you quit smoking, claim researchers. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1140683/Want-stop-smoking-A-10-minute-jog-keeps-cravings-bay.html?ITO=1490 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:36:48 GMT NHS offers pregnant smokers £100 to quit http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1126653/NHS-offers-pregnant-smokers-100-quit.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/01/22/article-1126653-032599A2000005DC-871_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>Pregnant women will be paid up to £100 to quit smoking. Expectant mothers will get £20 from the NHS after a week off cigarettes, followed by £40 after another month, and a further £40 if they manage a whole year. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1126653/NHS-offers-pregnant-smokers-100-quit.html?ITO=1490 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:33:34 GMT Smoking ban fails to persuade more to give up http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1124583/Smoking-ban-fails-persuade-up.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/01/20/article-1124583-020D38310000044D-754_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>The number of smokers giving up has barely increased since the ban, despite a hike in the amount spent by the NHS on quitting services. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1124583/Smoking-ban-fails-persuade-up.html?ITO=1490 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:44:32 GMT Cigarette displays are banned by the 'nanny state' in fresh crackdown on smoking http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1093064/Cigarette-displays-banned-nanny-state-fresh-crackdown-smoking.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/12/09/article-1093064-02C04394000005DC-330_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>Shops will be ordered to keep cigarettes 'under the counter' in an attempt to cut smoking rates among children. It will also be made harder for under-18s to buy cigarettes from vending machines. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1093064/Cigarette-displays-banned-nanny-state-fresh-crackdown-smoking.html?ITO=1490 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:27:02 GMT Smoker's friend: How broccoli and cabbages may offer 'special cancer protection' to heavy smokers http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1087214/Smokers-friend-How-broccoli-cabbages-offer-special-cancer-protection-heavy-smokers.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/11/19/article-0-009D179F00000259-310_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>Broccoli and similar vegetables appear to offer special protection from cancer for smokers. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1087214/Smokers-friend-How-broccoli-cabbages-offer-special-cancer-protection-heavy-smokers.html?ITO=1490 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:17:48 GMT Pregnant smokers to be offered gift vouchers and beauty treatments to encourage them to quit http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1078251/Pregnant-smokers-offered-gift-vouchers-beauty-treatments-encourage-quit.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/10/16/article-1078251-0091FB0B00000578-179_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>Pregnant women who smoke are to be offered gift vouchers and beauty treatments to encourage them to quit under proposals by an NHS trust. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1078251/Pregnant-smokers-offered-gift-vouchers-beauty-treatments-encourage-quit.html?ITO=1490 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:12:38 GMT