The truth about cigarettes In 1951, 34,439 male British doctors joined a study on the health effects of smoking.
Mayor seeks power to ban smoking The prospect of a smoking ban in London moved closer yesterday with an opinion poll showing overwhelming backing for fresh curbs to be imposed in public places.
Vices 'combine' to harm the heart Think twice before lighting up during your coffee break because it could do more damage to your heart than either vice alone, according to researchers.
Australia bans smoking in public Australia has become the latest country to introduce a ban on smoking in public places. It was announced that lighting up in bars and hotels will be outlawed in most of the country by 2007.