Responsive Policymaking For Achieving India’s Tobacco Control Goals01 Nov, 2022, 04.50 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
How to quit smoking. Tips to fight tobacco cravingsWhen you feel an urge to use tobacco, keep in mind that it will likely pass within the next few minutes. Each time you resist a tobacco cra...
31 May, 2022, 02.34 PM IST
Eat blueberries, and get nicotine patches: A lifestyle guide for men to boost fertilityA 2017 research paper links obesity to infertility among men.
09 Mar, 2022, 05.42 PM IST
WHO says smoking linked to higher risk of severe illness and death from coronavirusWHO noted that there appeared to be a significant link between whether or not patients smoked and the severity of disease they suffered.
02 Jul, 2020, 05.47 PM IST
Startup seeks approval for inhaler that would help smokers quitThe coronavirus pandemic has spurred new interest in products that help users of cigarettes and vaping products quit. Some public health ag...
17 Jun, 2020, 09.43 AM IST
- New treatment to beat nicotine addiction a step closer
New York, Oct 5 (IANS) Researchers have crystallised and determined the 3D structure of a protein that could help them develop new treatmen...
05 Oct, 2016, 04.27 PM IST
5 cigarettes a day would cost you more than Rs 1 crore by the time you hit 60Poor health due to smoking may also cost you your job. A company may want to promote an energetic person rather than someone who calls in s...
31 May, 2016, 10.37 AM IST
Want to kick the butt? Six tips to help you quit smoking2016 can be the year you finally quit smoking. Follow these tips to help you cope every time you feel the urge to light a cigarette.
13 Jan, 2016, 06.30 PM IST
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...
12 Jan, 2015, 01.43 PM IST
Dr Reddy's acquires Habitrol brandDr Reddy's Laboratories has acquired Habitrol brand, a nicotine replacement therapy transdermal patch, from Novartis Consumer Health Inc.
19 Dec, 2014, 04.03 PM IST
Combo treatments boost smokers' ability to quitTo measure the benefit of combining treatments, the researchers enrolled 349 adults who reported smoking 10 or more cigarettes a day.
21 Jun, 2014, 12.49 PM IST
Replace unwanted habits with more acceptable behaviourDo you want your employees to change their work habits? Or, perhaps, you made a New Year resolution to change a habit.
01 Jan, 2013, 05.04 AM IST
- Big pharma comapanies behind campaign against tobacco: ITGA
International Tobacco Growers Association (ITGA), which opposes some of the articles of World Health Organisation's (WHO) Framework Convent...
06 Nov, 2012, 09.49 PM IST
- Big pharma cos behind campaign against tobacco: ITGA
ITGA, which opposes some of the articles of WHO, today alleged big pharmaceutical companies are behind the campaign.
06 Nov, 2012, 04.21 PM IST
- Elder Pharma to foray into anti-smoking segment
Indian drug maker Elder Pharmaceuticals plans to enter the nicotine replacement therapy, or anti-smoking segment, with chewable jelly cubes...
07 Jun, 2010, 01.03 AM IST
- Pfizer to set up 600 smoking cessation clinics in 2 years
Pfizer India plans to launch 600 smoking cessation clinics across the country in the next two years in partnership with private sector hosp...
10 Mar, 2009, 02.59 AM IST