Smoking
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.
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Posted By
IANS, October 12, 2019 at 10:56am
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.
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Apart from lung cancer and heart disease, smoking has some other unspoken implications on health. Read on to know more about them
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Posted By
IANS, September 22, 2019 at 03:45pm
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.
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Posted By
ANI, September 21, 2019 at 07:21pm
A new study says that flavoured e-cigarettes can be toxic. It can make things worse for asthma patients. Read on to know more.
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Posted By
IANS, September 21, 2019 at 08:46am
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.
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Posted By
ANI, September 20, 2019 at 09:02am
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
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E-cigarettes have often been promoted as the safer alternative to traditional tobacco cigarettes. But this can lead to several health complications.
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Posted By
ANI, August 25, 2019 at 10:59am
According to a study published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research, quitting smoking can reduce your risk of developing bladder cancer.
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It is generally believed that hookah is less dangerous than cigarettes. But a new study says it can be equally damaging for health.
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Posted By
IANS, August 14, 2019 at 10:37am
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.
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Posted By
IANS, July 25, 2019 at 08:28am
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.
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Posted By
IANS, July 11, 2019 at 11:54am
According to a survey conducted by Aviss Foundation every third person in the age group of 15-50 is a smoker.
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Posted By
ANI, June 30, 2019 at 10:30am
According to a study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, cells in humans are affected by third hand smoke.
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Posted By
PTI, June 24, 2019 at 01:03pm
The Indian Council of Medical Research has recommended a "complete" ban on e-cigarettes, saying their use can initiate nicotine addiction among non-smokers.
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The risk of childhood asthma revs up in case of prenatal exposure to paternal smoking, finds a new study. Read on to know about the other risk factors of this respiratory ailment.
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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.
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Posted By
IANS, May 31, 2019 at 05:15pm
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.
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As we celebrate World Tobacco Day today, we help you identify the signs and symptoms indicating that your child is addicted to cigarettes.
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Posted By
IANS, May 23, 2019 at 11:03am
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.
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The World Health Organization recently announced new guidelines that can help you lower your risk of dementia. Read on to know more.
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