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Loneliness, depression may cause quicker ageing than tobacco: study

The research sets the groundwork for novel techniques that could simultaneously slow down biological and psychological ageing and enhance wellbeing. The detrimental effects of loneliness on psychological health are widely…

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Nearly half of cancer deaths worldwide linked to ‘preventable’ factors: study

In addition to the study’s wide and sweeping conclusions, researchers discovered a number of disparities along gender and geographic boundaries. Over half of all cancer deaths that are linked to…

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Tobacco smoke pollution ‘nearly non-existent’ in Qatar

The air pollution emitted by smoking is almost 10 times greater than diesel car exhaust. So, what is Qatar doing to tackle the threat? Tobacco smoke pollution is ‘nearly non-existent’…

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Should nations follow New Zealand in banning cigarettes for next generation?

As New Zealand unveils plans to ban the new generation from buying cigarettes, Maha El Akoum asks if this approach should be rolled out worldwide. New Zealand has plans to…

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The Round up

The Round Up 26 Jan 2021

Top stories on #TheRoundUp today: Doha ranks second safest city worldwide 300% more smokers want to quit in Qatar Motorsports season starts Qatar handball team beats Argentina

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Qatar sees a 300% increase in smokers wanting to quit

With Covid-19 acting as a wakeup call for many to take greater care of their health, more people in Qatar are now seeking help to quit smoking. Hamad Medical Corporation…

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Qatar opens new clinic to help smokers quit

Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Tobacco Control Centre inaugurates a new smoking cessation Clinic. HMC’s Tobacco Control Centre opened a new dedicated smoking cessation clinic at Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital (HMGH)…

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Pandemic sees surge in smokers seeking help to quit

Despite the stresses and worries brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, more people in Qatar have been signing up to quit smoking with Hamad Medical Corporation’s help. With job and…

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News

Expert: E-cigarettes are a gateway to regular smoking

People who use e-cigarettes are more likely to take up smoking normal cigarettes than those who don't vape, said Dr. Ziyad Mahfoud of Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (WMC-Q).

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