Passive smoking and vaping
Passive smoke and vapour can damage your health if you breathe it in, especially for babies, children and pregnant women. Learn about the risks.
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Medicines to treat nicotine dependence
Learn how over the counter and prescription medicines, along with professional quit smoking services, can help you to quit smoking.
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Smoking and vaping during pregnancy
Find out how smoking and vaping can affect your fertility and pregnancy. Quitting smoking will give your baby the best start in life.
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Quitting smoking and vaping
Quitting smoking and vaping will improve your health and reduce any health risks, such as cancer. Learn about the different methods like NRT.
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Obesity at conception linked to pregnancy complications
Women should lose weight before getting pregnant if they're obese or overweight, experts say, as excess weight at conception is linked to pregnancy complications.
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Vaping
Vaping can cause harm to your health. There are laws in place about buying vapes and where you can use them. Learn more.
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How to talk to your kids about vaping
1 in 5 people aged 18–24 years (non-smokers) have tried vapes. Learn the facts about vaping and how to talk to your kids it.
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Cough
Most coughs are caused by viruses which inflame the throat, airways or lungs. Here are some tips to relieve a chesty, dry or persistent cough.
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Meningococcal disease
Meningococcal disease is a serious infection that can develop very quickly – find out about the symptoms and when to get medical attention.
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GORD (reflux)
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is caused by stomach acid rising in your food pipe. Learn more about symptoms and treatments for GORD.
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