New study reveals how smoking habits influence stroke riskA recent study published in eClinicalMedicine delves into the detailed impact of smoking habits on stroke risk. Current smokers face a high...
15 Mar, 2024, 03.57 PM IST
Why passive vaping can be a health scare for the smoker and those around himThe lung defenses of smokers, vapers, and bystanders are overwhelmed by repeated exposure.
27 Feb, 2023, 08.36 AM IST
Can you get the coronavirus from second-hand smoke? Experts say there's a possibilityBeing able to smell the smoke might be a red flag that you're standing too close to the smoker.
05 Aug, 2020, 05.44 PM IST
World No Tobacco Day: 50% Indian smokers wish to quit the habit, but fail to do soIndia is the second largest consumer of tobacco in the world.
31 May, 2019, 09.01 AM IST
India shows care for loved-ones; exposure to second-hand smoke reducesA little more than one-third (35%) of the non-smokers were exposed to second hand smoke at home in India.
09 Jun, 2018, 07.00 PM IST
Tobacco can cause many problems, cancer is only the beginningSmoking also weakens bone strength, resulting in increased risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures.
05 Dec, 2017, 09.17 AM IST
Indian smokers pay little heed to pictorial warning on cigarette packs: StudyThe general insurer said around 72% of respondents in a study said that pictorial warnings on cigarette packs or plain packaging would have...
27 May, 2016, 06.17 PM IST
Hate passive smoking? Tips to avoid itThough smoking in public places was banned in India in 2008, the implementation of this rule is being smoked away into thin air.
27 May, 2016, 11.55 AM IST
Work stress is the new 'passive' smokingStress can adversely affect emotional health, and lead to muscular tension, teeth grinding and migraine.
08 Feb, 2016, 06.33 PM IST
Passive smoking may make kids obeseExposure to second-hand smoking may make children obese and amplify their risk of cardiovascular disease.
29 Jan, 2016, 05.48 PM IST
Bengaluru IT companies told to ban smoking on campusAs per Section 4 of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act 2003, smoking is banned in all public places in India to protect passive ...
02 Nov, 2015, 11.23 AM IST
Secondhand smoke increases stroke riskEven after adjustment for other stroke factors such as hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease, the 30 per cent stroke risk for nonsmoker...
10 Jul, 2015, 04.44 PM IST
All polling stations in Delhi declared as no-smoking zonesCEO Chandra Bhushan Kumar has issued instructions to all district electoral officers-cum-district magistrates to ensure prohibition of smok...
29 Jan, 2015, 06.11 PM IST
Declare polling stations in Jammu and Kashmir as smoking free - Health AssociationJammu and Kashmir Voluntary Health Association has asked the state election authorities to declare all polling stations as 'smoking free'
03 Dec, 2014, 05.19 PM IST
Bill Gates features in Chinese anti-smoking music videoGates plays a cameo role in the anti-smoking music video, which is part of a social media campaign launched by the Bill and Melinda Gates F...
28 Nov, 2014, 04.47 PM IST
Major Kerala hotels to be completely smoke-free :ReportMandated signages would be put up in hotels and restaurants while customers and employees will be prevented from smoking on premises.
29 Nov, 2013, 03.23 PM IST
- Employer to pay if you smoke at work
Your employer may no longer take kindly to your smoking in office, and may even go to the length of forcing you to quit smoking altogether!
01 Jun, 2008, 02.32 AM IST