What should we do about vaping?
Is vaping a useful tool to help people quit smoking, or is it a gateway for young people to take it up? Plus, James finds out how best to combat verrucas and why they won't budge.
Richard was 10 when he started smoking, and by the age of 35, he had given up on giving up smoking. But thanks to vaping he quit, almost by accident, in just a few months.
However, vaping has been in the spotlight recently, with the rise of disposable vapes and awareness of more young people starting to vape.
So, is vaping a useful tool to help people get off of cigarettes, or is it a gateway for young people into smoking? We hear from young people about their experiences and thoughts on vaping.
In the studio, Dr Sarah Jackson, Principal Research Fellow at UCL Alcohol and Tobacco Research Group, and Hazel Cheeseman, Deputy Chief Executive of ‘Action on Smoking and Health’, are with James to discuss.
Plus, podiatrist Dr Ivan Bristow is on hand to advise why James and listener Linda have had a hard time getting rid of their verrucas for years. We find out exactly what the warts are and what options are available to help our body tackle them.
Presenter: James Gallagher
Producer: Hannah Fisher
Assistant producer: Katie Tomsett
Editor: Holly Squire
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