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In 1905, an engineer was testing heatproof alloys and made a wire that would not burn out, and the electric toaster came into existenceA special metal alloy called nichrome, invented in 1905, made electric toasters possible. This alloy, a mix of nickel and chromium, could w...- Phillip Morris India calls for stronger enforcement and collaboration to disrupt illicit tobacco ecosystemAs per the Tobacco Institute of India (TII), in India, illicit cigarettes represent nearly one-fourth of the domestic market, with estimate...
- 2,400,000,000,000: Chinese are smoking nearly half of world's totalChina's cigarette consumption has surged by 39% between 2003 and 2023, contrasting with a global decline. Despite fewer young smokers, low ...
- Experts back OTC access to NRT across all formats and dosages, including 2 mg and 4 mg, as India struggles with a Tobacco quit success rate under 5%The report highlights the significant economic burden of tobacco use, particularly among low-income households, and underscores how reducin...
- Caught on camera: Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag filmed vaping in dressing roomRajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag was filmed vaping in the team dressing room during a live match broadcast. The incident occurred in th...
- US Stocks: Philip Morris trims annual profit forecast amid nicotine pouch uncertaintyPhilip Morris International cut its annual profit forecast on Wednesday amid regulatory uncertainty over its Zyn nicotine pouches and risin...
- UK lawmakers approve lifetime smoking ban for today's under-18sBritain passes landmark law to create a smoke-free generation by permanently banning cigarette sales to those aged 17 and under and tighten...
- Smoking, vaping, and nicotine pouches linked to sharp rise in Type 2 Diabetes risk, new study saysA new study presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes meeting shows smoking, vaping, and smokeless nicotine products ...
- Biden planning a parting gift for Americans: Cigarettes without nicotineThe Biden administration plans to propose a limit on nicotine in cigarettes. This move aims to reduce smoking addiction and save lives. The...
- Nicotine cravings? 7 effective hacks to break freeNicotine use often becomes intertwined with daily habits. Identify and replace those habits with healthier alternatives. For example, if yo...
- Indian scientists develop tobacco variety with 50% less nicotine, aiming for 70% reductionThis CSIR scientist said innovation was inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's suggestion to create a less harmful tobacco variety. The...
- You may soon need prescription for nicotine gums and patchesAs per the existing provisions under Schedule K of Drugs Rules, 1945, nicotine gum and lozenges containing up to 2mg of nicotine are exempt...
- Throes of nicotine withdrawal: Understanding the science of addictionThe science of nicotine addiction has come a long way since 1964.
- ITC diversifying tobacco business into manufacturing of nicotine and nicotine saltsThe conglomerate will undertake this new business through a newly set up wholly-owned subsidiary, ITC IndiVision Limited. ITC IndiVision wi...
- E-cigarette legislation 'all bark no bite', diluted under industry influenceA recipient of 2013 WHO award for fighting tobacco, he said the bill "partially addresses" the usage of e-cigarettes, which is less than 1 ...
- Vaping won't spare your brain, may result in stem cell damageElectronic cigarettes, or ECs, are nicotine-delivery devices that aerosolize nicotine and flavour chemicals through heating.
- Common diabetes drug may help kick off nicotine addictionNew York, April 6 (IANS) Finding it hard to beat your nicotine addiction? A common drug that helps in diabetes management might help people...
- New treatment to beat nicotine addiction a step closerNew York, Oct 5 (IANS) Researchers have crystallised and determined the 3D structure of a protein that could help them develop new treatmen...
- New nicotine vaccine may help smokers quit the habitThe researchers analysed blood from the three experimental groups and found that the left-handed hapten elicited a much more effective immu...
- Smokers' nicotine metabolism determines best way to quitThe effectiveness of a nicotine patch or pills in helping smokers quit may depend on how quickly they metabolise the nicotine in their body...
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