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Maldives just declared war on smoking: Here’s what it means for travellers
The island paradise, Maldives, is saying goodbye to cigarettes forever. Here's all about the bold law that tourists need to know.
Published on Apr 15, 2025 03:22 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Do you smoke? Cigarettes can affect your mental health in these way
From disrupting sleep routine to causing mood disorders, stress and anxiety, know the ways cigarettes can affect your mental health.
Published on Mar 21, 2025 09:21 PM IST
Study shows misinformation about vaping makes smokers hesitate to quit smoking
Smoking's less harmful alternative is vaping but study shows people are hesitant to switch with the widespread negative misinformation about vaping.
Updated on Feb 21, 2025 08:29 PM IST
HT Lifestyle Desk | Edited by Adrija Dey
Fans fume after CAS cancel gig just when PM Modi pushed for concert economy
Fans angry after Cigarettes After Sex cancel gig last minute in Bengaluru on the same day as PM Narendra Modi said he wanted to build 'concert economy in India'
Published on Jan 29, 2025 12:33 PM IST
Samarth Goyal
UK woman shocked by fine for cigarette littering in place she had never visited
A UK woman was wrongly fined for littering in a village she hadn’t visited in years. The fine was revoked after she proved her innocence with alibi evidence.
Published on Dec 01, 2024 02:36 PM IST
Mahipal Singh Chouhan
Noida man turns Delhi NCR's cigarette waste into teddies, yarn, paper and more!
Noida's Naman Gupta turns discarded butts into teddies, yarn, and more, tackling pollution creatively to create eco-friendly treasures in Delhi NCR!
Published on Nov 28, 2024 03:30 PM IST
Alina Azfar
Delhi’s toxic air equals smoking 49 cigarettes a day as AQI hits alarming 978
Haryana followed Delhi closely as with an AQI of 631, the neighbour state is experiencing air pollution level equal to smoking 33.25 cigarettes each day.
Published on Nov 18, 2024 02:51 PM IST
Akshay Kumar’s anti-smoking ad pulled; netizens say ‘Mukesh and Nandu will..’
After reports of Akshay Kumar and Nandu’s iconic ad being discontinued surfaced on the internet, netizens paid tribute
Published on Oct 15, 2024 05:06 PM IST
Should women stop smoking before conception? New study sheds light
A new study sheds light on whether women should stop smoking before conception and if there is 'no safe period' for smoking during pregnancy.
Updated on Sep 01, 2024 10:09 AM IST
Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi
Here's how smoking destroys your heart and what you can do to stop it
Smoking’s heartbreaking impact: The hidden dangers you need to know and tips to make it stop
Updated on Aug 21, 2024 08:41 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Man, who smoked cigarettes for 30 years, developed hair inside throat. Then…
The man from Austria got hair plucked out of his throat every year for 14 years until he stopped smoking and doctors burnt his hair cells.
Published on Jun 27, 2024 12:05 PM IST
10 wellness tips for people trying to quit smoking, working on strong lungs
Transitioning away from smoking can be challenging but here are 10 practical steps you can take to support your journey to lung health and overall wellness.
Published on Jun 04, 2024 10:28 AM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
WHO vaping report: Big tobacco companies target kids to replace lost smokers
The WHO warns vaping gives tobacco companies a way to replace dead smokers. So, what are health experts doing about it?
Published on May 30, 2024 02:29 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri
Passive smoking exposure nearly doubles stroke risk, says new study
New study reveals that current smokers are at higher risk of getting a stroke while passive smoking for more than 10 hours a week nearly doubles the stroke risk
Published on Mar 16, 2024 04:04 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
No Smoking Day 2024: Date, history, significance, 10 tips to quit smoking
No Smoking Day 2024: Here's all you need to know about the date, history and significance of No Smoking Day and 10 expert tips to quit smoking
Updated on Mar 13, 2024 10:18 AM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
No Smoking Day 2024: Best foods to eat if you are trying to quit smoking
Want to quit smoking? Modifying your diet can help. Incorporate these amazing foods into your daily diet to support your journey towards a smoke-free life.
Updated on Mar 13, 2024 10:30 AM IST
Parmita Uniyal, New Delhi
Lung cancer in non-smokers: Causes, symptoms and treatment
Lung cancer in non-smokers: Here's all you need to know about the causes, symptoms and treatment of lung cancer in non-smokers
Published on Dec 22, 2023 06:17 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
PM Sunak may ban cigarettes in UK for future generations: Report
Sunak is looking at anti-smoking measures similar to laws New Zealand announced last year.
Updated on Sep 23, 2023 02:35 AM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Sreelakshmi B
Tobacco consumption increases the risk of head and neck cancers in youngsters
Health expert reveals all you need to know about how the consumption of tobacco contributes to the development of head and neck cancers.
Published on Aug 26, 2023 03:19 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Vaping and reproductive health: Are the all-new popular vapes a friend or a foe?
Is vaping a friend or a foe when it comes to fertility? Experts shed light on the potential effects of the all-new popular vapes on reproductive health
Published on Aug 16, 2023 08:48 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
‘Stare at smokers': Hong Kong's appeal to public to curb tobacco menace
The moves amid as Kong Hong last week launched a public consultation exercise to build stricter anti-smoking rules.
Published on Jul 19, 2023 11:53 AM IST
How do I quit smoking?
Quitting cigarettes is good for your health. Simple. But how do you do it? Take up vaping? Counselling? Medication? Here are some of the best methods.
Published on Jul 14, 2023 11:42 AM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi
World No-Tobacco Day 2023: How smoking wreaks havoc on your skin, hair, and eyes
On World No-Tobacco Day, discover the dark side of smoking as we delve into how this unhealthy habit takes a toll on your skin, hair, and eyes.
Published on May 31, 2023 10:22 AM IST
Akanksha Agnihotri, Delhi
Vaping causes heart attack. Expert on why e-cigarettes are not the alternative
E-cigarettes or e-cigs, vapes, e-hookahs, vape, pens, or electronic nicotine delivery systems are battery-operated, handheld devices that provide the experience of smoking a cigarette. However, they are not an alternative for traditional smoking. Here's why
Updated on Mar 13, 2023 09:19 AM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Reduced-nicotine cigarettes make anxious smokers smoke less
Prior studies suggest that lowering nicotine levels could aid smokers in quitting, but there is little proof that these regulations would be harmful to those who already suffer from affective disorders like depression and anxiety disorders.
Published on Nov 27, 2022 09:50 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Pennsylvania
Vaping misconceptions: Are flavoured e-cigarettes safe or cause lung disease?
In the past decade, nicotine–containing e-cigarettes have emerged as the most popular tobacco cessation tool among adolescents. Vaping has become pervasive even among middle and high school students. Are flavouring agents in e-cigarettes safe or cause restrictive lung disease?
Updated on Oct 25, 2022 02:46 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Residual pollutants after smoking can cause inflammatory skin diseases: Research
A team led by researchers at the University of California found that acute exposure of the skin to THS (thirdhand smoke) elevates biomarkers associated with the initiation of skin diseases, such as contact dermatitis and psoriasis.
Published on Oct 16, 2022 02:19 PM IST
ANI | , Riverside (california) [us]
How menthol cigarette bans encourage smokers to quit: Study
In fact, the higher quit rate of 12% for menthol smokers following the European ban is higher than the higher quit rate of 7.3% discovered in an ITC study of the menthol ban that was in place across Canada in 2018.
Published on Sep 29, 2022 02:44 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Ohio
Teenagers with parents who smoke are more likely to try e-cigarettes, says study
The study showed that teenagers whose parents smoked were around 55% more likely to have tried e-cigarettes and around 51% more likely to have tried smoking.
Published on Sep 05, 2022 04:35 PM IST
ANI | , Washington [us]
Medicinal cannabis users are more prone to nicotine consumption: Research
These study reveals that while medical cannabis dispensaries may recommend vaping rather than smoking cannabis due to the health concerns associated with combustible products, this recommendation alone may not influence patients who also smoke cigarettes.
Published on Aug 29, 2022 03:59 PM IST
ANI | , Washington [us]
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