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‘Reduces blood flow to spine,’ doctor explains why slipped disc risk doubles with smoking; lists 5 symptoms

Doctors are warning that smoking doesn’t just harm your lungs, it could also damage your spine. Experts explain how cigarettes…

August 4, 2025 15:44 IST

He thought it was a heart attack, Panchayat actor quits smoking after being diagnosed with GERD – what is it?

Actor Aasif Khan, known for Panchayat and Paatal Lok, shared he quit smoking after a recent GERD-related health scare. He…

Updated: August 4, 2025 10:13 IST

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France to ban smoking at beaches, parks and outside schools – Why the ban and what are the exceptions?

Violators of the new rule could face fines of up to Rs 13,000.

May 30, 2025 14:36 IST

In 2022, alcohol advertising expenditure declined by 17% compared to the previous year, with television ad spend decreasing by 23%, while digital media ads saw a 10% year-over-year increase, as per data from BevIndustry.

Smoking vs your kidneys: Know about silent damage and how to lower your risk

Cigarette smoke comprises over 7,000 chemicals, including nicotine, tar, carbon monoxide, and heavy metals such as cadmium.

February 23, 2025 13:31 IST

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New DNA discovery could help smokers prevent cancer before it starts

The research suggests that the body’s ability to fix DNA damage is more important than the extent of the damage…

February 16, 2025 17:10 IST

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‘One vape pod means smoking a pack of cigarettes’: This video reveals shocking details about e-cigarettes

According to Dr. Rajan, there is little evidence that vaping actually helps people cut smoking out of their lives altogether.

January 7, 2025 16:58 IST

Man grows hair in his throat after years of smoking—Know all about this bizarre case

There were 6-9 hairs that are 2 inches long and grew through his voice box and even into his mouth.…

June 28, 2024 10:48 IST

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Why quitting smoking is the ultimate paw-sitive move

As awareness about the dangers of secondhand smoking develops, more pet owners are finding new reasons to quit in order…

June 4, 2024 09:04 IST

World No Tobacco Day 2024, Smoking Affects Your Health:

Is it enough to ‘just’ ban tobacco in India? Here’s the answer

Lakshmi Ramamurthy, Hon. Trustee, Centre for Public Policy Research, highlighted the critical flaw in India’s tobacco control strategy.

Updated: April 14, 2024 00:45 IST

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No Smoking Day 2024: Know all about history, significance and effect of passive smoking

Secondhand smoke, also known as passive smoking, is the unintentional inhalation of smoke from burning tobacco products such as cigarettes,…

March 12, 2024 15:55 IST

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Quit smoking now! New study says kicking the butt at any age reduces risk of cancer

Lung cancer risk, in particular, decreased significantly and rapidly, especially in those who quit before middle age.

February 7, 2024 15:49 IST

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This low-cost pill can help to quit smoking; Read on to know all about it

According to the scientists, cytisine pills were more than twice as effective as the placebo at helping people quit smoking.

January 2, 2024 17:14 IST

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Group working to curb vaping addiction seeks support from women parliamentarians

Vaping devices have evolved with attractive designs and various flavours ranging from strawberry to bubble gum, making them highly popular…

October 12, 2023 16:43 IST

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Cancer survivors who quit smoking have 36 percent lower cardiovascular risk than continuers

According to the researchers, the benefits of quitting were even higher when compared with continuing to smoke.

May 31, 2023 11:31 IST

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Trying to quit smoking? Here’s how this app is helping smokers to embrace smoke-free life

More than 50,000 smokers have embraced a smoke-free life in 2022 with QuitSure.

January 4, 2023 14:23 IST

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Even e-cigarette is not the solution

Trying to quit smoking and thinking of using e-cigarettes to help ease the transition? Hold your horses, recent research shows…

December 25, 2022 04:30 IST

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Smoking linked with increased risk of viral infection, coronavirus illness: Study

The findings, published recently in the Nicotine and Tobacco Research journal, support urgent recommendations for doctors to help patients quit…

Updated: October 6, 2022 15:33 IST

Smoking, alcohol, high BMI leading causes of global cancer deaths: Lancet study

The findings can help policymakers and researchers identify key risk factors that could be targeted in efforts to reduce deaths…

Updated: August 19, 2022 12:49 IST

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