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How does smoking cigarettes affect male and female fertility? Doctors reveal
Smoking negatively impacts fertility in both sexes. It can make it harder to conceive, reduce quality of eggs and sperm, increase pregnancy complication risk.
Published on Apr 17, 2025 03:54 PM IST
Maldives just declared war on smoking: Here’s what it means for travellers
The island paradise, Maldives, is saying goodbye to cigarettes forever. Here's all about the bold law that tourists need to know.
Published on Apr 15, 2025 03:22 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Doctor says these habits can dramatically boost fertility for diabetics
Type 2 diabetes is silently destroying fertility in men and women. Doctor reveals wellness tricks that helps diabetics conceive naturally.
Updated on Apr 12, 2025 08:49 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Ill-effects of passive smoke: Doctor explains how smoking affects people
From risk of lung diseases to lung cancer and asthma attacks, know how passive smoking can affect people around you.
Published on Mar 31, 2025 07:42 PM IST
What happens to your body after each cigarette? Doctor explains smoking's effect
Smoking is a harmful habit that is known to cause multiple health complication, from cancer to lung diseases.
Published on Mar 28, 2025 03:59 PM IST
Can smoking, alcohol, caffeine affect fertility in men, women?
Smoking, caffeine and alcohol can have drastic effects on reproductive health of both men and women. Know the ill-effects.
Published on Mar 26, 2025 04:32 PM IST
Colorectal cancer and smoking: Surgeon explains link, prevention tips
Tobacco consumption has been observed to cause 18-30% higher risk of colorectal cancer. Know the causes and prevention tips to follow.
Published on Mar 26, 2025 01:21 PM IST
Genes take a backseat? Study finds lifestyle and environment impact deaths more
An Oxford study finds lifestyle choices and living conditions impact health and premature death more than genetics.
Updated on Feb 22, 2025 12:27 PM IST
ANI |
Study shows misinformation about vaping makes smokers hesitate to quit smoking
Smoking's less harmful alternative is vaping but study shows people are hesitant to switch with the widespread negative misinformation about vaping.
Updated on Feb 21, 2025 08:29 PM IST
HT Lifestyle Desk | Edited by Adrija Dey
Why are smokers more prone to Alzheimer’s? Doctor explains
Tobacco consumption can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s. Know the many harmful effects of tobacco usage.
Published on Feb 12, 2025 07:40 PM IST
Turkish man attempts to quit smoking by locking his head in a metal cage
A Turkish man made headlines for caging his head to quit smoking after 26 years of addiction.
Published on Jan 24, 2025 07:47 PM IST
Mahipal Singh Chouhan
Cash helps quit smoking? Study says it's particularly effective for these people
Any financial incentive – from cash to vouchers, acts as a major psychological motivation, tempting people to get over their smoking addiction.
Updated on Jan 20, 2025 04:21 PM IST
HT Lifestyle Desk | Edited by Adrija Dey
Frustrated with low income? Study says this habit may be the unseen culprit
New study reveals THIS habit can have a negative impact on your earnings as it influences productivity levels, influencing performance.
Updated on Jan 14, 2025 06:23 PM IST
HT Lifestyle Desk | Edited by Adrija Dey
Jennifer Garner is ‘appalled’ by Ben Affleck's this habit amid divorce struggles
Jennifer Garner remains concerned for ex-husband Ben Affleck, enforcing ‘strict rules’ regarding his bad habits around their children.
Published on Jan 05, 2025 05:57 PM IST
Study reveals each cigarette reduces lifespan by 20 minutes
A fresh study indicates that each cigarette smoked reduces life by 20 minutes, with men losing 17 and women 22 minutes.
Updated on Jan 01, 2025 10:36 AM IST
Riya Sharma
Belgium first EU country to ban disposable e-cigarettes to protect youth health
Belgium will ban disposable e-cigarettes from January 1, aiming to protect youth health and support the EU's goal of a tobacco-free generation by 2040
Published on Dec 30, 2024 01:34 PM IST
AFP |
Preventing stroke: 5 simple lifestyle changes for your parents
Incorporating these 5 simple lifestyle changes in your parents' life can be effective in reducing their risk of experiencing a stroke.
Updated on Nov 29, 2024 03:12 PM IST
Your office chair could be sending you to the surgeon—Here’s how to prevent it
Don't let your spinal health pay the price of long hours at work. Check these tips as spine problems surge in corporate India courtesy poor posture at workplace
Published on Nov 27, 2024 06:43 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Delhiwale: Portrait of a storyteller
Faizan, a young storyteller from Delhi, shares his journey of friendship and writing, blending Hinglish to engage youth, with a story on smoking's impact.
Updated on Nov 11, 2024 10:17 PM IST
Shah Rukh Khan quit smoking: 5 reasons you should too
Smoking constraints the blood vessels, limiting the blood flow in the other parts of the body. It causes serious health conditions.
Published on Nov 04, 2024 10:25 AM IST
Does your heart heal after you quit smoking? Study warns…
For light smokers, the heart takes 5-10 years to heal, while for heavy smokers, the heart recovers in 25 years, after quitting, according to a new study.
Published on Nov 02, 2024 02:15 PM IST
Tapatrisha Das
Over 92% of Indians support smoke-free public places: Study
A poll found that women and children are most at risk from secondhand smoke, with many expressing concerns about how smoke-free areas can protect them.
Updated on Oct 29, 2024 04:33 PM IST
Phasing out teen smoking could save 1.2 mn lives: study
Smoking is responsible for roughly 85 percent of all cases of lung cancer, the deadliest cancer worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.
Updated on Oct 27, 2024 02:38 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
The case against bans, including on cigarettes
There are a thousand good reasons not to smoke; a million good arguments to persuade me against it. But if I still choose to do so, don’t seek to ban me. Don’t preclude my choice.
Published on Oct 05, 2024 08:57 PM IST
Kicking the habit: Exploring safer alternatives for tobacco cessation in India
It is time for India to rethink its approach to tobacco cessation. Here are safer tobacco alternatives that can be embraced to transform smoking habits
Published on Sep 08, 2024 04:28 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Should women stop smoking before conception? New study sheds light
A new study sheds light on whether women should stop smoking before conception and if there is 'no safe period' for smoking during pregnancy.
Updated on Sep 01, 2024 10:09 AM IST
Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi
Here's how smoking destroys your heart and what you can do to stop it
Smoking’s heartbreaking impact: The hidden dangers you need to know and tips to make it stop
Updated on Aug 21, 2024 08:41 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Filmmaker David Lynch clarifies he will not retire despite illness
PEOPLE-DAVID-LYNCH:Filmmaker David Lynch clarifies he will not retire despite illness
Published on Aug 06, 2024 04:35 AM IST
Reuters |
Filmmaker David Lynch clarifies he will not retire despite illness
PEOPLE-DAVID LYNCH/ (UPDATE 1, PIX):UPDATE 1-Filmmaker David Lynch clarifies he will not retire despite illness
Updated on Aug 06, 2024 04:34 AM IST
Reuters |
Unveiling the hazards: The truth about vaping and hookah smoking
Driven by the allure of flavour, fashion, and social appeal, these practices obscure significant health risks demanding urgent attention
Published on Aug 02, 2024 04:35 PM IST