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.

Beware of third-hand smoke: It can kill your child

Posted By Editorial Team, December 14, 2019 at 05:40pm

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.
Quit smoking, or else it’ll leave your lungs scarred for life

Posted By Paras Hemrajani, November 22, 2019 at 03:49pm

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.
Stop smoking: It can cause lung cancer and make you impotent too

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, November 13, 2019 at 04:24pm

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.
In-depth understanding of smoking among patients in an urban emergency department

Posted By ANI, November 05, 2019 at 08:12am

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.
Stay away from cigarettes: It can give you ‘smoker’s face’

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, November 02, 2019 at 10:28am

Everybody knows that smoking is bad for health. Now research says that it an accelerate facial ageing too.
New study states heavy smoking makes you look older

Posted By ANI, November 02, 2019 at 09:16am

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.
Pregnancy and smoking: understanding the risks and bursting myths

Posted By Sukriti Shahi, October 20, 2019 at 02:22pm

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.
New study states light smoking can also damage lungs

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.
Quit smoking and reduce your risk of stroke and vision loss

Posted By Editorial Team, October 04, 2019 at 08:08pm

Apart from lung cancer and heart disease, smoking has some other unspoken implications on health. Read on to know more about them
Smoking abstinence will not make you a glutton

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.
E-cigarettes may aggravate asthma symptoms: Study

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.
Smoking abstinence doesn't affect your motivation for food : Study

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.
Smoking during pregnancy can affect daughter's fertility

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
Puffing on e-cigarettes may give you lung cancer too

Posted By Editorial Team, September 06, 2019 at 06:14pm

E-cigarettes have often been promoted as the safer alternative to traditional tobacco cigarettes. But this can lead to several health complications.
Giving up smoking cuts bladder cancer risk in postmenopausal women

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.
Puffing on a hookah is as dangerous as smoking a cigarette

Posted By Editorial Team, August 15, 2019 at 02:41pm

It is generally believed that hookah is less dangerous than cigarettes. But a new study says it can be equally damaging for health.
Hookah more dangerous than other forms of smoking tobacco: Study

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.
Smoking can trigger severe leg pain, poor wound healing

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.
New survey finds high smoking rate in the age group of 20-30 years

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.
Third-hand smoke affects cells in humans: Study

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.