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Karnataka bans sale of gutkha, pan masala containing tobacco for 1 year

Karnataka bans the sale of gutkha and pan masala containing tobacco or nicotine for 1 year.

Updated 6 days ago

Meaty makeover: Lettuce, tobacco engineered to produce meat protein

Myoglobin is the molecule that makes muscle red and gives meat its distinctive taste — it’s abundant in the heart and skeletal muscle of all vertebrates, including the animals consumed.

Updated 11 days ago

Oncologist warns against falling for the attractive allure of tobacco products

Don't get fooled by the attractive packaging of vapes and e-cigarettes! They are equally harmful as cigarettes.

Published 82 days ago

Doctor shares 4 steps to quit tobacco smoking, and 6 warning signs not to ignore

Not being able to quit smoking on one's own is not a sign of character flaw, shares Dr Verma.

Updated 84 days ago

Teeth turning yellow even after daily brushing? Bengaluru dentist explains why

There are many factors which can make your teeth yellow, even if you brush regularly.

Updated 133 days ago

Tobacco baron's son had ‘seizure’ behind Lamborghini's wheels, claims family

The Lamborghini was cruising near the Ring Wala area when it suddenly deviated, hitting multiple vehicles, said eyewitnesses.

Updated 190 days ago

Fertility specialist shares 5 unhealthy lifestyle habits that cause infertility

Going to sleep whenever you want or have time can throw you down the rabbit hole of health problems later on.

Published 246 days ago

Akshay Kumar schools reporter over ‘gutka’ question at Jolly LLB 3 trailer event

The video capturing the moment between the reporter and Akshay Kumar has surfaced on social media.

Published 341 days ago

Congress unit's 'Bidis-Bihar' post on GST sparks huge row: 'Crosses line again'

Bihar deputy chief minister Samrat Choudhary addressing a press conference in Patna. (Santosh Kumar/ Hindustan Times)

Updated 347 days ago

AIIMS researchers call for warning labels on alcohol, cite low awareness

Behavioural interventions instituted by means of alcohol warning labels may prove to be effective in affecting positive changes in the consumption habits.

Published 386 days ago

Playing with health - How sports endorsements normalise harmful foods

Health drinks

Published 395 days ago

Is your food too hot to handle? Doctor explains 5 ways it can affect your health

Regular consumption of very hot foods and liquids can be harmful.

Published 397 days ago

Tobacco sale near schools, colleges must be banned: Delhi minister to officials

The minister stated that preventive action and public awareness were key to protecting the youth from falling into the trap of addiction.

Updated 404 days ago

Health Talk: Need for introducing health taxes on tobacco, alcohol, fizzy drinks

Consumption of tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks is fueling NCDs, including heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, which account for over 75% of all deaths worldwide (Shutterstock/ Representative photo)

Published 409 days ago

Delhi police seizes 94,000 illicit cigarette packets, two held

Following the recovery, a case was registered at Vasant Kunj South Police Station under the COTPA Act.

Published 415 days ago

Crackdown against Hookah parlours: Three shops sealed, two booked in Navi Mumbai

A probe found three shops were being used to operate the illegal business.

Published 438 days ago

World No Tobacco Day | Anubhav Sinha on 5 years of quitting smoking

Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha quit smoking in 2020

Published 444 days ago

Delhi man shot over argument on spitting ‘gutkha’; one arrested

Delhi police have arrested one of the accused after an altercation on guthka led to a stabbing

Published 450 days ago

Maldives just declared war on smoking: Here’s what it means for travellers

Planning a trip to the Maldives? You might want to leave your cigarettes at home.

Published 490 days ago

What happens to your body after each cigarette? Doctor explains smoking's effect

Prolonged tobacco consumption can lead to increased risk of cancer and heart diseases.

Published 508 days ago

Colorectal cancer and smoking: Surgeon explains link, prevention tips

Tobacco consumption can increase the risk of colorectal cancer.

Published 510 days ago

Why are smokers more prone to Alzheimer’s? Doctor explains

"Repeated exposure to nicotine and carbon monoxide can increase the likelihood of Alzheimer’s disease," said Dr Aashka Ponda.

Published 552 days ago

India's tobacco exports to cross ₹13,000 crore this year: Report

A farmer dries tobacco leaves at a farm on the outskirts of Sanand, near Ahmedabad

Published 594 days ago

Belgium first EU country to ban disposable e-cigarettes to protect youth health

As part of a nationwide anti-tobacco agenda, Belgium will prohibit the sale of single-use vapes on January 1 in an effort to safeguard the health of young people.

Published 596 days ago

New rules to target proxy ads to promote liquor

Centre to enforce stricter guidelines on surrogate ads for liquor and tobacco. (Representational photo)

Updated 693 days ago

Education, health ministries issue advisory on implementing anti-tobacco manual

The joint advisory emphasises the alarming effects of tobacco consumption, particularly on children and adolescents. (Representative image)

Published 695 days ago

Kicking the habit: Exploring safer alternatives for tobacco cessation in India

Kicking the habit of smoking: Exploring safer alternatives for tobacco cessation in India

Published 709 days ago

Are you brushing your teeth regularly? Risk factors for head, neck cancer

Betelnut consumption is a pressing concern, that can lead to head and neck cancer.

Published 749 days ago

Coughs to COPD: Warning signs of lung damage, tips to combat tobacco addiction

Coughs to COPD: Recognising warning signs of lung damage and tips to combat tobacco addiction

Published 761 days ago

Tobacco litter: Polluting the environment

Tobacco litter (Representative file image)

Published 767 days ago

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