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Hookah alert: Hubble-bubble smoking bubbling up

As per new study, hookah tobacco smoking seems to be increasing in both prevalence and frequency.

September 16, 2015 09:30 IST

Regular smokers have a higher risk of losing teeth

A new study has found that people who smoke regularly have a higher risk of losing their tooth.

September 15, 2015 10:20 IST

Smoking doesn’t always shorten life, cause cancer: Top 5 reasons why

A new study has shown that smoking doesn’t always mean a shortened life span or even cancer.

September 10, 2015 10:33 IST

Brain region that plays central role in addiction identified; may unveil ‘quit’ trigger

Scientists have identified a region of the brain that may hold the key to helping people quit smoking and to…

Updated: September 11, 2015 10:15 IST

Anti-smoking drug doesn’t trigger heart disease, depression

A drug that helps smokers kick the butt does not increase their risk of heart attack and depression as was…

September 7, 2015 21:27 IST

Pfizer’s stop-smoking drug Chantix not linked to depression or heart risks

Pfizer’s stop-smoking drug Chantix does not raise risks of heart attack or depression, contrary to previous reports, and should be…

September 7, 2015 11:50 IST

High schoolers use e-cigarettes to vape marijuana: US study

Nearly one in five high school students who said they used electronic cigarettes to vaporize nicotine also used them to…

September 7, 2015 11:20 IST

Smokers! Quit-drug doesn’t up heart, depression risks

Smokers, now you can kick the cigarette habit sans worrying as a new study has revealed that a highly effective…

September 7, 2015 08:58 IST

Collin Farrel’s way of quitting smoking is insane

Can’t quit smoking? Well, here’s a weird way which helped Colin Farrell quit smoking.

September 2, 2015 16:35 IST

US adult smoking rate dips to 17 percent

A new government report says the smoking rate for U.S. adults continues to fall.

September 1, 2015 11:14 IST

Light drinking linked to increased risk of cancer in smokers

A new study suggests that even light to moderate drinking can increase the risk of developing alcohol related cancers in…

August 19, 2015 13:51 IST

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‘Anti-smoking’ laws may help reduce stillbirths, newborn deaths

A new study has linked smoking ban to drop in stillbirths and newborn deaths.

August 16, 2015 18:37 IST

Smokers who use e-cigarettes less likely to quit

People who use e-cigarettes are less likely to quit smoking than those who don’t try the devices, a new study…

April 19, 2015 19:48 IST

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Plants are passive smokers: study

Passive smoking also affects plants which can take up nicotine from cigarette smoke and contaminated soil, according to a new…

Updated: June 12, 2017 12:43 IST

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Top health official Jagdish Prasad dismisses BJP MPs’ claims on smoking

Director General of Health Services Jagdish Prasad today rejected the suggestions made by some parliamentarians including BJP MPs that there…

April 7, 2015 16:40 IST

Smoking: Quit before you do

Doctors typically wait until smokers are ready to quit before prescribing pills to help them do it. But a new…

February 21, 2015 12:19 IST

Smoking is more harmful than you think, finds study

However bad you thought smoking was, it’s even worse…

February 14, 2015 10:28 IST

Quitting smoking gradually may help kick the habit

Smokers may find it easier to kick the butt if they stop smoking gradually than if they quit abruptly…

January 28, 2015 17:38 IST

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