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Maldives just declared war on smoking: Here’s what it means for travellers

Planning a trip to the Maldives? You might want to leave your cigarettes at home.
Published on Apr 15, 2025 03:22 PM IST

Ill-effects of passive smoke: Doctor explains how smoking affects people

Passive smoking can be extremely harmful.
Published on Mar 31, 2025 07:42 PM IST

What happens to your body after each cigarette? Doctor explains smoking's effect

Prolonged tobacco consumption can lead to increased risk of cancer and heart diseases.
Published on Mar 28, 2025 03:59 PM IST

Can smoking, alcohol, caffeine affect fertility in men, women?

Know how smoking, drinking and caffeine consumption can affect fertility.
Published on Mar 26, 2025 04:32 PM IST

Colorectal cancer and smoking: Surgeon explains link, prevention tips

Tobacco consumption can increase the risk of colorectal cancer.
Published on Mar 26, 2025 01:21 PM IST

Turkish man attempts to quit smoking by locking his head in a metal cage

A Turkish man gained attention for caging his head to quit smoking after 26 years of addiction
Published on Jan 24, 2025 07:47 PM IST

Does your heart heal after you quit smoking? Study warns…

Does the heart heal right after we quit smoking? Study says, it can take years, and decades
Published on Nov 02, 2024 02:15 PM IST

Phasing out teen smoking could save 1.2 mn lives: study

If tobacco sales are banned for 650 million people, around 1.2 million deaths can be prevented by 2095.
Updated on Oct 27, 2024 02:38 PM IST

Unveiling the hazards: The truth about vaping and hookah smoking

Tobacco smoke is linked to numerous cancers, including lung, bladder, stomach, oesophageal, and oral cancers
Published on Aug 02, 2024 04:35 PM IST

Coughs to COPD: Warning signs of lung damage, tips to combat tobacco addiction

Coughs to COPD: Recognising warning signs of lung damage and tips to combat tobacco addiction
Published on Jul 18, 2024 05:29 PM IST

10 wellness tips for people trying to quit smoking, working on strong lungs

10 wellness, health tips for people trying to quit smoking and working on having strong lungs
Published on Jun 04, 2024 10:28 AM IST

World No Tobacco Day 2024: Harmful effects of passive smoking on children

World No Tobacco Day 2024: Harmful effects of passive smoking on children and fetal health
Published on May 30, 2024 03:22 PM IST

Passive smoking exposure nearly doubles stroke risk, says new study

Passive smoking exposure nearly doubles stroke risk, says new study
Published on Mar 16, 2024 04:04 PM IST

No Smoking Day 2024: Best foods to eat if you are trying to quit smoking

Embarking on the journey to quit smoking is undoubtedly a commendable decision, and adopting a wholesome diet can significantly enhance your chances of success.
Updated on Mar 13, 2024 10:30 AM IST

How do I quit smoking?

Quitting smoking is difficult. Research shows the best way to quit is to try several interventions at the same time.
Published on Jul 14, 2023 11:42 AM IST

Exposure to tobacco smoke linked with increase in heavy metals in kids' saliva

Cotinine, a nicotine metabolite present in children's blood or saliva, is measured to assess their exposure to tobacco smoke, or their environmental tobacco smoke (ETS).
Published on Jun 30, 2023 05:44 PM IST

Lifestyle after cancer therapy: Tips one must follow to avoid cancer recurrence

Lifestyle after cancer therapy: Tips one must follow to avoid cancer recurrence
Updated on Feb 06, 2023 08:05 PM IST

Smoking raises risk of midlife memory loss, confusion

Smoking raises risk of midlife memory loss, confusion
Published on Dec 22, 2022 09:41 AM IST

Reduced-nicotine cigarettes make anxious smokers smoke less

Reduced-nicotine cigarettes make anxious smokers smoke less
Published on Nov 27, 2022 09:50 AM IST

Vaping misconceptions: Are flavoured e-cigarettes safe or cause lung disease?

Vaping misconceptions: Are flavoured e-cigarettes safe or cause restrictive lung disease?
Updated on Oct 25, 2022 02:47 PM IST

Buerger's Disease: Causes, symptoms, treatment of rare disease affecting limbs

Buerger's Disease: Causes, symptoms, treatment of rare disease of the arteries and veins that affects your arms and legs 
Updated on Jul 01, 2022 11:01 AM IST

Smoking can lead to vision loss. Here are health tips to protect the eyes

Smoking can lead to vision loss. Here are health tips to protect the eyes 
Updated on Jun 01, 2022 02:48 PM IST

Tobacco use by smoking or smokeless ways risks heart disease. Here's how to quit

World No-Tobacco Day 2022: Tobacco use, by smoking or smokeless methods, is a major risk factor for heart disease. Here's how to quit 
Updated on May 31, 2022 01:56 PM IST

World No-Tobacco Day 2022: Effects of smoking on voice, treatments

World No-Tobacco Day 2022: Effects of tobacco on voice, medical and non-medical smoking cessation treatments 
Updated on May 28, 2022 08:22 AM IST

Smoky environment increases risk of high blood pressure

Previous research has suggested a link between passive smoking and hypertension in non-smokers.
Updated on May 04, 2019 12:31 PM IST

Fathers-to-be who smoke may harm their babies

All types of parental smoking were associated with the risk of congenital heart defects, with an increase of 74% for men smoking, 124% for passive smoking in women, and 25% for women smoking, compared to no smoking exposure.
Updated on Mar 25, 2019 10:24 AM IST

World Rose Day 2018: How passive smoking can cause cancer

Exposure to any environment where people are smoking tobacco and inhaling the smoke can potentially affect a passive smoker. Lung cancer, coughing and wheezing, asthma, sore throats and colds, eye irritation and hoarseness are widely caused by passive smoking.
Updated on Sep 22, 2018 09:26 AM IST

Cooking with wood or coal can increase risk of respiratory illness

Solid fuels emit very high levels of pollutants, especially very small particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs.
Updated on Sep 21, 2018 12:31 PM IST

Smoking can harm your children, may increase ADHD risk

Parents’ smoking and depression can increase the risk of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children.
Updated on Aug 08, 2018 01:44 PM IST

Passive smoking may increase snoring risk in kids, could lead to sleep disorders

Children are at a two per cent higher risk of snoring for every cigarette smoked at home daily.
Updated on Jul 08, 2018 04:44 PM IST