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Smoking vs Vaping — How Are They Different, and Which is Worse?

By Dr. David BusbyPublished on August 28, 20240Updated onAugust 28, 2024

We all know the dangers of smoking – and it’s truly pleasing to see that Australian smokers are kicking the…

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Why do smokers gain weight when they quit? Science may have an answer

By Dr. David BusbyPublished on May 31, 20240Updated onAugust 27, 2024

Key takeaways Smoking suppresses appetite, leading to lower weight. Quitting smoking reveals poor eating habits. Improved taste, smell increase food…

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UK study finds cost an increasingly important motive for quitting smoking

By Dr. David BusbyPublished on April 24, 20240Updated onApril 30, 2024

Cost was one of the most cited motives to quit by 1 in 4 UK smokers, a five-year analysis of…

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Australian Health Ministers announce unanimous support for Vaping Products Bill

By Dr. David BusbyPublished on April 19, 20240Updated onMay 9, 2024

Australian health ministers stand in support of a bill that will see the ban on domestic manufacture and supply, distribution,…

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Health experts encourage the use of NVPs as smoking cessation tools

By Dr. David BusbyPublished on April 17, 20240Updated onMay 3, 2024

Nicotine vaping products (NVPs) could be the best tool that any motivated smoker can use to quit the habit, according…

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Can Smoking Cause Organ Failure?

By Dr. David BusbyPublished on April 15, 20240Updated onMay 9, 2024

Key takeaways Smoking can cause organ failure over time. Chemicals in smoke can lead to severe organ damage. Quitting smoking…

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Why Does Smoking Raise Your Heart Rate?

By Dr. David BusbyPublished on April 3, 20240Updated onOctober 3, 2024

Key takeaways Smoking raises heart rate due to adrenaline. Nicotine stimulates adrenal glands, raising adrenaline levels. Effects include rapid heart…

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How Long Does a Smoker’s Lungs Take to Heal

By Dr. David BusbyPublished on April 1, 20240Updated onSeptember 3, 2025

Key takeaways Smoker’s lungs heal after quitting smoking. Recovery takes about a year or more. Cilia regrow to clear tar…

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The Dangers of Cigarette Ash

By Dr. David BusbyPublished on March 20, 20240Updated onAugust 29, 2025

Key takeaways Cigarette ash is a health hazard Smoking outdoors contributes to air pollution Ash harms soil and plants Children…

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Smoking and Stomach Gas: Is It Due to the Smoke?

By Dr. David BusbyPublished on March 18, 20240Updated onSeptember 1, 2025

Key takeaways Smoking accelerates stomach acid production, causing discomfort. Impaired mucosal lining leads to inflammation and irritation. Increased vulnerability to…

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