Smoking refers to the inhalation of smoke from various sources like cigarettes, cigars, beedis, pipes or hookahs. The nicotine in tobacco is very addictive and it kills more people than all other recreational drugs put together. The habit is linked to a variety of diseases, including cancer. In fact one out of three cancer cases is caused due to tobacco use. It is the biggest avoidable cause of death in the world and along with alcohol, junk food and a sedentary lifestyle, the main cause for the rise in lifestyle diseases like diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular ailments.
Many countries around the world, including UK and Japan, have successfully regulated ENDS products like e-cigarettes to make less harmful alternatives available for smokers. Banning products is the worst form of regulation and should be avoided, says Dr. Nimesh Desai, director of IHBAS.
The health benefits of quitting smoking are immense. But to understand these, it is extremely important to know the darker side of tobacco consumption.
Every year on March 31, World No Tobacco Day is observed to raise awareness about the dangers of chewing or smoking tobacco. Watch the video to know how dangerous it is for you and those around you.
Tobacco is the single leading cause of cancer in India. Smokers are also more prone to severe Covid complications than non-smokers. If the current health crisis is not a threat enough for you to quit smoking, then nothing is.
According to WHO, the COVID-19 pandemic has also influenced millions of tobacco users to try to quit smoking. Read to know how smoking increases risk of contracting coronavirus infection and its severity.
Smoking and eating a vegetarian diet rich in fibre may protect you against the COVID-19 virus. Read on to know all the details.
The first-ever survey among actual users of tobacco products revealed huge disgruntlement with the proposed COTPA Amendment Bill 2020. The survey results showed that 57 per cent of tobacco users buy loose cigarettes as it helps them to smoke less, while only 19 per cent go for it because it is cheaper.
If you're smoking to relieve stress during the pandemic, experts say it can actually increase your anxiety and tension. Smoking can affect almost all the organs of the body and harm your overall health.
Besides posing a health threat to passive smokers, designated smoking areas could act as hotspots of virus transmission if smokers don't follow COVID-19 appropriate behaviour, they said.
No Smoking Day: Do you have HIV? Do you smoke? Read on to know what this lethal combination can lead to and why you should quit smoking today.
A new study has revealed that the use of alcohol, tobacco, cocaine, and other drugs among youngsters can affect their heart and make them susceptible to major diseases.
According to a survey, over 75 per cent of shops near schools and colleges advertise tobacco products to entice teenagers.
Subarachnoid hemorrhage is a type of stroke that occurs when a blood vessel on the surface of the brain ruptures and bleeds into the space between the brain and the skull.
Smoking is associated with an increased risk of COVID-19 symptoms and smokers are more likely to attend hospital than non-smokers, a study has found.
Smoking is bad for health and it can give you a lot of health complications. Some of these complications may be irreversible.
A new study published in the journal Addictive Behaviors found that teenagers who use vaping are more likely to take up smoking later.
Along with nicotine, people who smoke inhale about 7,000 other chemicals. Some of these compounds are chemically active and trigger profound and damaging changes in the body.
According to the researchers, smoking may have resulted in more severe corona infection.
Smoking during pregnancy can be harmful to you and your baby. It can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, preterm birth and much more.
Living near green spaces or neighbourhoods was found to be associated with lower rates of smoking and higher chances of quitting.
Heavy smoking can cause potentially fatal subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH), a type of bleeding stroke that occurs under the membrane which covers the brain.
A new study says that the Mediterranean diet high in vegetables, whole grains, fish and olive oil not only helps you live longer but may also prevent rheumatoid arthritis.
A new study says that the risk of suffering respiratory diseases, cancers and cardiovascular diseases increased with each cigarette smoked per day.
Smoking can increase your chances of exposure to COVID-19 virus as fingers and possibly contaminated cigarettes are in contact with lips, warns the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare in its new guidelines.
Constipation is a withdrawal symptom of quitting smoking. As we mark the World No Tobacco Day today, we bring to you some easy tips to help you get through nicotine withdrawal symptoms.
Today, on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, we need to understand that smoking affects men and women in different ways. Read on to know more.
We all know that smoking is dangerous for our lungs and heart. But what many people are unaware of is that it can also adversely affect eye health. Read on to know more as we wait to celebrate World No Tobacco Day on 31st May.
India is home to 12% of the world's smokers and tobacco kills more than 1 million people each year in the country. The WHO designates May 31 as the World No Tobacco Day to draw global attention to the tobacco epidemic. Here are some deadly diseases that smoking tobacco can cause.
Smoking is one of the main causes of tuberculosis. As we approach World No Tobacco Day, let us know about this contagious infection.
Researchers from all over the world are hypothesizing that smoking cigarettes can up your COVID-19 risk. Read on to know how and find ways to say goodbye to your cigarettes.
Smokers may already have lung disease which greatly increase the risk of serious complications of coronavirus. Today health tips will help you quit smoking.
The researchers found that people with better cardiovascular health in their youth were more likely to have higher thinking and memory skills 30 years later.
While smoking is the number one cause of lung cancer, many women who develop the disease are life-long non-smokers. Health tips of the day: Know the risk factors to prevent the disease.
Smokers who quit approximately 4 weeks or more before surgery have a lower risk of complication and better results 6 months afterwards.
While new research suggests that smoking hookah increases your risk of heart attack and stroke, we tell you how it is as bad as smoking a cigarette, if not worse.
Bathing immediately after eating can interrupt the digestion process. In our today's health tips, we have listed a few things that you should stop doing right after a full meal.
Loneliness has become a public health concern , especially for the older adults. The feeling of loneliness was frequently associated with a lack of purpose in life.
Sadness plays an especially strong role in triggering addictive behaviour relative to other negative emotions like disgust, say researchers.
When you are trying to quit smoking, tobacco cravings or urges to smoke can wear you down. In our today health tips series, we bring to some effective ways to reduce and resist cravings.
All of us are aware of the adverse health effects of first-hand and second-hand smoke. But have you heard of third-hand smoke? It is dangerous too.
Recently, video footage of the tar-blackened lungs of a deceased donor has gone viral because a lung surgeon has rejected it for transplant. Read on to know how smoking can impact your lungs.
Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer and is responsible for the deaths of millions of people around the world. It may also increase your risk of many other serious health complications.
According to a study published in the journal -- 'Tobacco Use Insights.', urban emergency department patients, those who are faced with socio-economic stressors, such as unemployment and food insufficiency, may be particularly vulnerable to smoking-related health disparities.
Everybody knows that smoking is bad for health. Now research says that it an accelerate facial ageing too.
According to the findings in a study published in PLOS Genetics, people carry one or two copies of a genetic variant, which is associated with heavier tobacco use, which can make a person looks older than he is.
Women who smoke are generally not acquainted with the threats that it may pose to their health specially while planning their family or during pregnancy. Understand what smoking could do to you and your baby's health.
According to a new research, people who smoke fewer than five cigarettes a day cause long-term damage to their lungs. Read on to know more.
Contrary to popular belief, smokers who quit or abstain do not generally turn their gaze towards mouth-watering food, says a study. Read on for more.
