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.
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.
Apart from lung cancer and heart disease, smoking has some other unspoken implications on health. Read on to know more about them
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.
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
E-cigarettes have often been promoted as the safer alternative to traditional tobacco cigarettes. But this can lead to several health complications.
According to a study published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research, quitting smoking can reduce your risk of developing bladder cancer.
It is generally believed that hookah is less dangerous than cigarettes. But a new study says it can be equally damaging for health.
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.
The World Health Organization recently announced new guidelines that can help you lower your risk of dementia. Read on to know more.
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.
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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 recent study published in the journal Experimental Physiology, the researchers said that women who tend to smoke cigarettes during pregnancy are putting their kid in danger of becoming overweight.
A researcher is probing whether indigenous ways of smoking counteract the harm being done by mass-produced cigarettes?
It is no brainer that smoking can cause cancer, heart disease, diabetes and even blindness. But, according to a new study, it is not linked to a higher risk of dementia.
A new study published in the University of Stirling has revealed that large pictorial images on standardised packs of cigarettes reduce the appeal of tobacco products.
E-cigarettes contain harmful ingredients. Now, Jharkhand has banned them.
Women, who smoke during pregnancy should quit it as soon as possible, as, it may lead to the unexpected death of a baby.
While a recent study sheds light on a new gene that can cause breast cancer, our expert tells you how to take care yourself if you are suffering from the condition. Read on to know everything from ways to tackle the symptoms of chemotherapy to the effect of tobacco on breast cancer patients.
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If you think that smoking hookah is not as harmful as cigarette then you are wrong. According to a new study, it can be harmful to your ticker as well as blood vessels.
A new study published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology has revealed that exposure to passive smoking may increase your risk of being sick with kidney disease.
According to a new study sleeping on weekends may not be good for your waistline. Here, we also list out few more things which can expand it.
Long-term smoking cessation in women was associated with a lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) compared to those who had recently quit, a new study revealed.
According to a study published in the journal Cancer Research, people who are suffering from melanoma with a history of smoking cigarettes are 40 per cent less likely to survive their skin cancer than people who have never smoked within a decade after their diagnosis.
Whether or not you are a Grammy Awards aspirant, you need to keep your vocal cord in fine fettle if you are a singer. Read on to know how you should take care of your voice.
A new research published in ERJ Open Research has revealed that new heated tobacco devices are no less toxic to the human lung cells than ordinary cigarette smoke.
If you are thinking of quitting smoking, electronic cigarettes, commonly known as e-cigarettes, stand a better chance of helping you achieve your goal than those nicotine replacement treatments like patches and gum.
Being aware of your risk factors is as important for cancer management as early diagnosis, lifestyle modifications and treatments. Read on to know more the factors that increase the risk of bladder cancer.
Women who have given birth have a higher chance of developing heart disease and strokes than those who are childless, a new study says.
The app Gero Healthspan developed by scientists from Gero and Roswell Park Cancer Institute in New York offers a way to track the rejuvenating effect of smoking cessation in real time through the analysis of wearable data.
Smoking can cause your lips to become dark. Try these natural ways to get back your pink lips.
A recent study showed that individuals who were in the recommended, ideal ranges for at least four of Life's Simple seven health factors had a 70 per cent lower risk of developing diabetes over the next 10 years.
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People who have suffered bullying or sexual abuse have a lower quality of life similar to those living with chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, depression or severe anxiety, a new study has found.
Tobacco smoking is responsible for 6 billion deaths per year globally and the hookah is the second most common way of smoking tobacco.
