Emergency admissions in hospitals due to asthma-related conditions have plummeted by a huge number in the UK after the smoking ban was imposed, according to a new study. The study was done by researchers associated with the University of Bath.

When reasoning to quit smoking it’s often the financial motivation that steals the limelight, but little is said in general discussion about the positive health changes experienced after that last cigarette. QuitFullStop wants to help spread this message via the online platform Facebook. The My Health Changes app is aimed at those who charts the stages or repair an ex-smoker’s body goes through, in real time.

Just when you thought it safe to shave off that Movember monstrosity there’s another great reason to keep your facial hair for this month is officially Decembeard, an annual campaign whereby you are encouraged to sport a real or fake beard for a very important cause.

Historic Catalan football club Barcelona have made it their mission as the greatest team on the planet to coach the millions of European smokers towards a healthier existence by coaching them to give up smoking for good, with backing from the European Commission.

November is an eventful month in the world of health, we’d like to bring your attention to Mouth Cancer Action Month (don’t worry you won’t have to grow a moustache). The event spans from 1-30 November each year, spearheaded by the folks at British Dental Health Foundation. Here to help raise awareness of the cause for better oral health QuitFullStop will be sharing a bunch of photos, bite sized facts and advice, and links to further reading for those that want to get in touch with the organization itself. To help spread the word we want to give a shout out to the Ultimate Guide to Oral Health!