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Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban: Five Teens Share Their Views Ahead of 10 December Start

Teens React to Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban

As Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s begins on 10 December, five teenagers share their mixed feelings on the 'delay' policy, its impact on connection, and what they believe the government should do instead.

Over 800,000 UK Under-Fives on Social Media, Alarming Study Reveals

800,000 UK nursery children on social media

Shocking analysis shows hundreds of thousands of children aged 3-5 are on social media. Experts warn of adult-targeted algorithms and call for urgent action to protect young minds.

Study: Only 2% of Instagram Users Show Real Social Media Addiction

New Study Debunks Social Media Addiction Myth

New research reveals excessive social media use is often a habit, not an addiction. Discover the real impact on mental health and why so many feel hooked. Read the full story.

Instagram Scrolling: Habit Not Addiction, Study Reveals

Study: Instagram use is habit, not addiction

New research finds excessive social media use is often a conditioned habit rather than a true addiction. Discover how this changes responsibility and what it means for UK teens.

Ben Affleck's Cigarette Habit Returns Amid LA Autumn Showers

Ben Affleck's Smoking Habit Returns in LA Rain

Ben Affleck was spotted smoking during LA's autumn showers, a stark contrast to his glamorous appearance at the Michael B. Jordan awards ceremony that evening. Discover the story behind his enduring nicotine habit.

Just 2 Cigarettes Daily Raise Heart Death Risk by 60%, Study Reveals

2 cigarettes daily raise heart death risk 60%

Groundbreaking Johns Hopkins research shows even occasional smoking dramatically increases cardiovascular risks. Quitting remains the only effective protection against heart disease.

Australia's War on Smoking Backfires Spectacularly: How Soaring Taxes Created a Smuggler's Paradise

Australia's smoking crackdown fuels smuggling epidemic

Australia's aggressive anti-smoking policies have triggered an unprecedented black market boom, with soaring cigarette prices fuelling a lucrative smuggling trade that's overwhelming border authorities.

Maldives Implements World's Strictest Smoking Ban: What Tourists Need to Know

Maldives Smoking Ban: Tourist Warning Issued

The Maldives introduces revolutionary anti-smoking legislation, banning tobacco products across all 1,192 islands with severe penalties for violations. Essential reading for travellers planning paradise getaways.

SNP Plans Tobacco Price Floor: Could Cigarettes Follow Scotland's Alcohol Minimum Pricing Model?

SNP plans minimum pricing for tobacco in Scotland

The Scottish Government is considering implementing minimum unit pricing for tobacco products, mirroring their controversial alcohol policy. Health campaigners welcome the move while critics warn of unintended consequences.

Vaping Crisis: Women Drive Alarming E-Cigarette Surge as Traditional Smoking Declines

Women drive alarming vaping surge in UK

Exclusive data reveals British women are embracing vaping at unprecedented rates, creating a new public health challenge as e-cigarette use soars while traditional smoking falls.

Vaping Overtakes Smoking in Historic UK First: New NHS Figures Reveal Dramatic Shift

Vaping Overtakes Smoking in UK First

Groundbreaking NHS data shows e-cigarettes have surpassed traditional smoking in Britain for the first time, with vaping rates doubling while smoking continues dramatic decline.

Vaping Overtakes Smoking in Britain: Historic Shift in Public Health Habits

Vaping Overtakes Smoking in Britain

New ONS data reveals vaping has surpassed traditional smoking in Britain, with just 6.9% of adults now smoking cigarettes compared to 7.7% using e-cigarettes.

Vaping Overtakes Smoking in UK as E-Cigarette Use Hits Record 5.4 Million Adults

Vaping overtakes smoking in UK with 5.4 million users

In a dramatic public health shift, vaping has surpassed traditional smoking in Britain with 5.4 million adults now using e-cigarettes, according to latest government figures revealing a historic turning point.

Sydney's Tobacco Purge Begins: First Shops Forced to Close Under Tough New Laws

Sydney Tobacco Shops Close Under New Laws

Historic crackdown sees Sydney tobacco retailers shut their doors as New South Wales implements radical new legislation targeting smoking rates and youth access.

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