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The latest news in cancer research, health and policy by Cancer Research UK.
We cover developments in cancer treatments, research into cancer risk and diagnosis as well as the latest cancer science stories. You'll also find analysis and comment on health and cancer policy.
Smoking
Postmenopausal women who used to smoke 'at lower risk of bladder cancer' than smokers, says study
Stopping smoking leaves postmenopausal women at a lower risk of bladder cancer than those who continue to smoke, new research confirms.
Smokeless tobacco: 5 common questions about ‘heat not burn’ products answered
We answer 5 common questions about heated tobacco products, from what's in them and if they're safe to whether they can help someone quit smoking.
E-cigarettes almost twice as effective as nicotine replacement therapies for quitting smoking, says trial
A UK trial found that e-cigarettes were almost twice as effective for quitting smoking as other nicotine replacement treatments.
Number of vapers tops 3 million for first time in Britain
More than 3 million people in Great Britain are now vaping, according to a new report by Action on Smoking and Health (ASH).
Relax e-cigarette regulations to help smokers quit, say MPs
The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee highlighted the potential of e-cigarettes as a stop-smoking aid in their new report.
Prescriptions for stop smoking aids have plummeted, says report
The number of GP prescriptions for stop smoking aids in England has fallen by 75% in the last decade, according to new figures.
Ex-smokers might be better off with high rather than low nicotine e-cigs
Vapers using low rather than high nicotine e-cigarettes may be using their devices more intensely, potentially increasing the risk of exposure to toxins.
10 health hacks to help cut cancer risk
We asked people to share tips and tricks to make being healthy a bit easier. Each of these hacks are linked to lifestyle changes that cut could cancer risk.
Misconceptions about e-cigarette safety might be stopping smokers using them to quit
Public Health England has released its latest report on e-cigarettes - here are 4 things you need to know.
Headlines saying ‘vaping might cause cancer’ are wildly misleading
E-cigarettes are in the news again, but the headlines linking them to cancer don't match the research.