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In Hackney, the London borough where I live, “hipster” is an essential bit of anthropological vocabulary. For they are everywhere, and come in various subclassifications. But where does this term-of-art, associated closely with East London and the trendier bits of many cities, actually come from? The poppy fields of India,…

Learn about a new study that reveals how smoking can affect your immune system, leading to long-term changes even after you quit.

Hookah bars face scrutiny for evading GST and 'sin tax', raising concerns about public health and regulatory compliance.

In February, five children from south east London were hospitalised after smoking vapes laced with Spice, with one child being put into an induced coma.

Zyn, a kind of modern-day snuff, has developed a bro-y fandom on social media. It’s also opened up a predictable divide

The study also revealed that individuals who quit smoking, regardless of age, can achieve a life expectancy similar to non-smokers within approximately 10 years after quitting, and nearly half of this benefit can be noticed within just three years.

Australians are smoking less, but drug use is up and binge drinking remains steady, an annual survey has found.

"The change reflects a general trend in young people's attitudes toward risk"

Tish Cyrus opens up about her reaction to Miley's bong video in a podcast episode. Learn how their family dealt with fame and substance use.