Want to smoke outdoors in Milan? Better be far from other peopleMilan has become the first major Italian city to ban outdoor smoking unless smokers maintain a 33-foot distance from others to decrease sec...
06 Feb, 2025, 11.23 AM IST
After 10 cigarettes daily for 24 years, sales professional's smoke-free journey goes viralRohit Kulkarni, a retail professional, has successfully quit smoking after 24 years of consuming 10 cigarettes daily. His decision to quit ...
13 Sep, 2024, 09.45 AM IST
Snoop Dogg quits smoking: 5 celebrities who kicked the habitSnoop Dogg has joined the bandwagon of celebrities who have quit smoking after being addicted for a long time. The journey is not easy but ...
17 Nov, 2023, 08.17 PM IST
Throes of nicotine withdrawal: Understanding the science of addictionThe science of nicotine addiction has come a long way since 1964.
04 Aug, 2022, 05.27 PM IST
Going up in smoke: People turned more to cigarettes during the pandemic but what made them quit?As more people moved their office to home during WFH, the thin line between the personal and the professional blurred, along with the conce...
07 Jun, 2021, 06.41 PM IST
Why quitting smoking is crucial during COVID-19 pandemicSmoking substantially worsens health outcomes for COVID-19 patients.
30 Oct, 2020, 03.16 PM IST
Smokers are more vulnerable to Covid-19Using Nicotine Replacement Therapy can double your chances of quitting smoking (9)
30 Sep, 2020, 02.26 PM IST
Exodus from the smoking room: Will, belief and 5 simple steps to kick the butt for goodOn No Smoking Day, decide to quit the habit and follow these effective steps.
11 Mar, 2020, 02.29 PM IST
- Common diabetes drug may help kick off nicotine addiction
New York, April 6 (IANS) Finding it hard to beat your nicotine addiction? A common drug that helps in diabetes management might help people...
06 Apr, 2018, 04.42 PM IST
Trying to quit smoking? This smartphone game may helpThe game - Cigbreak Free incorporates a combination of some 37 behavioural change techniques selected by psychologists to help smokers quit.
06 Jan, 2017, 08.40 AM IST
Playing Tetris can block food, drug cravingsPlaying Tetris on a smartphone for as little as 3 mins can weaken cravings for drugs, food & activities such as sex & sleeping by as much a...
14 Aug, 2015, 07.45 PM IST
Five ways to give up cigarettes for goodAccording to a recent study, 70 per cent of smokers want to quit but don't know how to. If you have been planning to quit, here are some ti...
28 Jul, 2015, 01.47 PM IST
Gutka ban may spur demand for cigarettes, say doctorsPsychiatrists say intensive awareness campaigns, free counselling and medication must be provided to help addicts deal with withdrawal symp...
12 Sep, 2012, 10.46 AM IST
- Social media more addictive than cigarettes, alcohol: Study
A new study has found that checking email and social media is more addictive than cigarettes and alcohol.
06 Feb, 2012, 06.00 PM IST
- Smoker? Your insurance premium will cost more
Insurance companies know that nicotine addicts have higher chances of contracting pulmonary and heart-related diseases.
20 Dec, 2010, 02.38 AM IST
- Stocks to watch: Hero Honda, ITC, Tata Motors, Orchid Chemicals, Cholamandalam DBS Finance
Hero Honda declared its highest dividend yet on Tuesday, and held out the possibility of another payout next month, part of the company’s p...
31 Mar, 2010, 09.02 AM IST
- Harry Potter fans 'suffer from symptoms that drug addicts do'
Harry Potter fans find giving up JK Rowling's wizard books harder than ditching fags and suffer from withdrawal symptoms that drugs addicts...
29 Feb, 2008, 04.06 PM IST