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.
There is too much pollution already! Say No to passive smoking.
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.
It is not easy to give up smoking. That is why we have come up with a few simple and easy home remedies that will help you kick the butt.
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.
A new study says that flavoured e-cigarettes can be toxic. It can make things worse for asthma patients. Read on to know more.
According to the study, published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence, food does not become more appealing during those times when a smoker is in a smoke-free environment or otherwise can't smoke. Read on to know more.
According to a study, presented at the 58th Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology Meeting,t smoking is an endocrine disruptor that can masculinise girls in the womb and that daughter of women that smoked during pregnancy may suffer from hormonal and reproductive health problems in the long-term
According to a study published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research, quitting smoking can reduce your risk of developing bladder cancer.
According to a study published in journal Aerosol Science and Technology, hookah smoke has many toxic and harmful chemicals, like nicotine that can lead to tobacco addiction.
According to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the link between smoking and peripheral artery disease is stronger than that for coronary heart disease and stroke.
According to a survey conducted by Aviss Foundation every third person in the age group of 15-50 is a smoker.
According to a study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, cells in humans are affected by third hand smoke.
The Indian Council of Medical Research has recommended a "complete" ban on e-cigarettes, saying their use can initiate nicotine addiction among non-smokers.
On this World Environment Day, we invite you to embrace green habits that are not only good for your surroundings but can also have a positive impact on your health.
According to a recent report by Philip Morris International, a cigarette company it was noted that since its debut of smoke-free products in Japan in 2014, 7.9 million people have switched from regular smoke to healthy smoke-free alternatives.
As we celebrate World Tobacco Day today, we help you identify the signs and symptoms indicating that your child is addicted to cigarettes.
In a study published in the journal Nicotine and Tobacco Research, it was revealed that 60 per cent of all the e-cigarette smokers want to quit smoking just like a traditional smoker.
There could be various factors leading to an asthma flare-up. On this World Asthma Day, we give you a low-down on the most common allergens that can make breathing a difficult task for you.
A new research reveals that passive smoking at home or at workplace increases your risk of developing hypertension by 13 per cent.
A new study published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research, has revealed that quitting smoking can cut bladder cancer risk in older women.
In a study published in the Indian Journal of Clinical Practice, the researchers found that toxic chemicals such as carcinogens and other toxicants were found in significantly higher quantities in conventional cigarette smoke as compared to the vapour from an e-cigarette.
According to a study published in the Journal of JAMA Network Open, smoking during pregnancy was associated with low birth weight, delayed intrauterine development, preterm birth, infant mortality, and long-term developmental delays.
According to a study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, tobacco control interventions may be having an effect on the smoking epidemic in some countries or areas because male smokers in the most recent birth cohort tended to quit smoking at younger ages.
In a new study published in the Journal of Abnormal Psychology, it was found that pleasant odours can be used to disrupt smoking routines and reduce cravings of regular smokers.
A new study published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association has revealed that patients who smoke or ingest cannabis on a daily or weekly basis require higher dosage for sedative drugs.
According to a new study, partners can distract each other from the cravings of lighting up a cigarette by encouraging replacement activities like eating healthy food or meditating when alone.
A new study published in the journal Psychiatry Research has revealed that smoking can make you blind by damaging your retina.
It is no brainer that smoking and drinking can be harmful for health. So, here are few smart strategies to help you do so.
