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SMOKING AND STROKE RISK
What does brushing your teeth have to do with stroke? Doctor shares 5 daily habits that may raise risk apart from blood pressure and cholesterol- Does smoking protect against Parkinson’s? A study of half a million people points to carbon monoxide, revealing a surprising clue in cigarette smoke
- Deaths due to passive smoking in India up 50% compared to 1990: Lancet study
- A 2026 study of nearly 18,000 people followed for up to 30 years found that those with the highest blood levels of xylitol, a common sugar substitute used in gum, mints and toothpaste, faced a higher risk of heart attacks and strokesXylitol artificial sweetener: New research has emerged indicating a concerning association between xylitol, a widely used sugar alternative...29 Aug, 2026, 08.50 AM IST
- Neurologists warn people with one habit are three times more likely to have a stroke. Hint: It’s not smoking or alcohol addictionSome dietary and lifestyle habits have a high correlation to strokes – such as a poor diet filled with processed foods and heavily fried di...22 Aug, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
- US cholesterol guidelines: Why 21.5 million more Americans may now qualify for statins as doctors shift to lifetime heart disease riskUS cholesterol guidelines statins: New US cholesterol guidelines could make 21.5 million more Americans eligible for statins by shifting th...28 Jul, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
- Why are wildfires becoming more frequent across North America? Causes explainedNorth America wildfires explained: North America faces an intense fire season with millions of acres already burned. Climate change drives ...20 Jul, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
- Canada Wildfires 2026: How people in US & Canada can protect themselves from toxic smoke that could put their lungs, heart and brain at serious risk; what studies sayCanada wildfires 2026 smoke drifts across North America, triggering air quality alerts and health concerns. Thousands of campers were evacu...16 Jul, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
- FDA issues modified risk orders for 20 ZYN nicotine pouch productsThe FDA has authorized Philip Morris International's ZYN nicotine pouches for reduced-risk marketing. This marks the first such approval fo...07 Jul, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
- US issues heat, flood and air quality alerts across multiple states after Fourth of July storms; check if it affects your regionSevere weather is impacting multiple US states following Fourth of July storms. Dangerous heat advisories are in effect for the Mid-Atlanti...06 Jul, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
- He was 34, active. No diabetes, no high BP. Doctor reveals one 'harmless habit' which caused 34-year-old to almost die from strokeA 34-year-old man, despite being exceptionally healthy, suffered a stroke due to a seemingly harmless habit: forcefully cracking his neck. ...04 Jul, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
- Healthy at 34, but a simple neck-cracking habit led to a stroke: Doctor explains hidden riskA seemingly harmless habit of forcefully cracking one's neck has been linked to a rare but life-threatening stroke in a healthy 34-year-old...02 Jul, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
- Hyderabad Apollo doctor warns: 99% of heart attacks aren’t sudden; 4 ‘silent killers’ behind most first-time casesA senior neurologist debunks the myth of sudden heart attacks and strokes, revealing that 99% are preceded by four controllable silent risk...18 Nov, 2025, 05.39 PM IST
- New study links 99% of heart attacks and strokes to just four risk factors - are you at risk?A new study shows that almost all heart attacks and strokes happen because of four main risk factors: high blood pressure, high cholesterol...10 Oct, 2025, 01.33 AM IST
- After you quit smoking, here is what happens to your body from Day 1 to Year 15, says WHOQuitting smoking offers immediate and long-term health advantages. It reduces the risk of many diseases and enhances life expectancy. Impro...05 Jan, 2025, 08.46 PM IST
- 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
- World Stroke Day: Get rid of these habits to reduce riskWorld Stroke Day is commemorated to educate people about the high rate and severe nature of strokes. World Stroke Day is marked on October ...28 Oct, 2022, 07.48 PM IST
- Listen up, ladies! Women are at greater risk of stroke with each miscarriageStillbirth also significantly increases the risk of stroke.23 Jun, 2022, 06.51 PM IST
- Silent stroke doesn't show any sign: Keep BP in check, quit smokingPatients are generally unaware when they get a stroke.29 Oct, 2019, 10.03 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
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