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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
Ludhiana: 22 mobile phones seized from central jail
22 mobile phones and 65 sachets of tobacco were recovered during special checkings at Ludhiana Central Jail. Five separate cases have been lodged against the inmates.
Updated on Aug 08, 2023 11:36 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Exposure to tobacco smoke linked with increase in heavy metals in kids' saliva
Exposure to tobacco smoke has been linked with increase in presence of non-essential heavy metals in kids' saliva, which could cause biological malfunctioning
Published on Jun 30, 2023 05:43 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Parmita Uniyal, New Delhi
Tips to beat stress and avoid tobacco usage
Health experts reveal easy and effective tips to beat stress and avoid tobacco usage
Updated on Jun 21, 2023 03:58 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Breaking the cycle of addiction: Innovative approaches to tobacco cessation
Tobacco kills more than 8 million people each year through direct intake and second hand smoke. De-addiction from tobacco is the need of the hour. Here are tips
Updated on Jun 13, 2023 06:18 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Say goodbye to tobacco stains: Expert tips on restoring your smile
One of the often-overlooked consequences of tobacco use is stained teeth but we got you sorted with these expert tips on restoring your smile. Say no to tobacco
Published on Jun 11, 2023 07:00 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Lancet lauds India’s bid to curb smokeless tobacco, calls it ‘exemplary’
India’s efforts to curb smokeless tobacco use is “exemplary”,according to the latest Lancet Global Health Research Review.
Updated on May 31, 2023 05:04 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
Anti-Tobacco Day 2023: World No Tobacco Day date, history, significance, theme
Anti-Tobacco Day 2023: Here's all you need to know about the date, history, significance, theme and celebration of World No Tobacco Day this year
Published on May 30, 2023 04:24 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
7 mobile phones, tobacco recovered from Ludhiana Central Jail inmates
Jail staff at Ludhiana Central Jail recovered seven mobile phones and 170 gm tobacco during surprise checks after an inmate fled. Several inmates have been caught and cases have been lodged against them.
Updated on May 11, 2023 11:23 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
British American Tobacco fined $629 million for ‘illegal sale’ to North Korea
The Justice Department put the full figure at $629 million; BAT said it was $635 million, without explaining the difference.
Published on Apr 26, 2023 03:47 AM IST
AFP |
Netherlands bans sale of of ‘addictive, harmful’ nicotine pouches
“This is bad, because nicotine is addictive and harmful. That's why I'm glad we will now treat these products the same as tobacco products,” minister said.
Published on Apr 21, 2023 09:49 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Yagya Sharma
Golden Temple controversy: Girl, family apologise, plead for peace
On Monday, SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami had also condemned the narrative being created against the Sikhs on social media and asked devotees to follow the Maryada (code of conduct).
Updated on Apr 20, 2023 02:56 AM IST
Bhavey Nagpal, Ambala
Carpenter who hacked his wife, son arrested from Anandpur Sahib
Police also rescued the Ludhiana-based accused’s 14-year-old son, whom he had taken with him after the attack; victims being treated at PGIMER
Updated on Apr 09, 2023 02:02 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Centre allows sale of excess tobacco produced by registered growers in Karnataka
The decision of imposing no penalty on the sale of excess FCV tobacco will greatly benefit the farmers of Karnataka to recover the loss due to less production during this crop season.
Published on Feb 18, 2023 10:37 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar
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
Prevention efforts that need to be taken to control bidi consumption
Due to its low price, wide distribution and marketing and promotional strategies, the highly addictive and fatal bidi is consumed widely in our country. Here are the prevention efforts that need to be taken to control bidi consumption
Updated on Sep 15, 2022 01:46 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Cancer deaths related to behavioural risk factors, study says
The newly-released Lancet study says lifestyle risk factors such as smoking, drinking and obesity caused nearly half of cancer deaths in 2019. Risk factors differ globally based on environmental and economic conditions.
Published on Aug 22, 2022 11:11 AM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Malaysia follows New Zealand, discusses bill to prohibit tobacco sales
If the bill is passed, those born on or after Jan. 1, 2007, won’t be allowed to smoke, buy or own any tobacco products even after they reach age 18.
Published on Jul 27, 2022 05:19 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Yagya Sharma
Tips to quit smoking: 10 easy ways to conquer tobacco cravings
Check out these 10 simple strategies to help you resist the impulse to smoke or use tobacco when a craving occurs
Updated on Jul 15, 2022 08:16 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Buerger's Disease: Causes, symptoms, treatment of rare disease affecting limbs
Buerger’s disease is also called Thromboangiitis Obliterans and is a rare disease in which the blood vessels of the hands and feet get inflamed or swollen. Doctors reveal all you need to know about its causes, symptoms, treatment or advanced treatment options
Updated on Jul 01, 2022 11:01 AM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Smoking can lead to vision loss. Here are health tips to protect the eyes
While many of us are aware that smoking can lead to severe conditions like respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases and cancer, it can also be equally harmful to the eyes. Other than quitting smoking, here are some important things one can do to protect the eyes
Updated on Jun 01, 2022 08:08 AM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
World No Tobacco Day 2022: Twitter filled with viral posts, images. See tweets
World No Tobacco Day 2022: Here are some tweets by the World Health Organisation and other people that mark this day.
Published on May 31, 2022 02:24 PM IST
Sohini Sengupta
World No Tobacco Day- Every year more than 8 million die from tobacco, says UN
World No Tobacco Day - The 2022 global campaign aims to highlight environmental impact of the tobacco cycle.
Published on May 31, 2022 06:33 AM IST
Tobacco use by smoking or smokeless ways risks heart disease. Here's how to quit
World No-Tobacco Day 2022: Tobacco is a major risk factor for heart disease along with people who do not smoke cigarette but who are regularly exposed to second hand smoke. Here's how to quit smoking and tobacco use or encourage those around you for better health
Updated on May 30, 2022 08:56 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
World No-Tobacco Day 2022: Pregnancy complications that can arise due to smoking
World No-Tobacco Day 2022: Tobacco usage during pregnancy is not only dangerous for the mother but even the baby too. Doctor reveals the pregnancy complications that can arise due to smoking a cigarette or hookah and health tips for pregnant women to quit smoking
Updated on May 29, 2022 12:23 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
World No Tobacco Day: Passive smoking? You are at risk of these deadly diseases
Are you living with a smoker or working with one? You might be at risk of health complications from lung cancer, heart disease to stroke.
Published on May 28, 2022 02:16 PM IST
World No-Tobacco Day 2022: Effects of smoking on voice, treatments
Tobacco smoke includes more than 7000 chemicals, many of these chemicals are carcinogenic. Ahead of World No-Tobacco Day 2022, doctors spill the beans on effects of tobacco on voice, health concerns and impact on oral health from smoking and medical and non-medical smoking cessation treatments
Updated on May 28, 2022 08:22 AM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
World No-Tobacco Day 2022: How to quit smoking? Spiritual gurus answer
World No-Tobacco Day 2022: Discontinuing smoking habit is one of the necessary actions to improve your health significantly. It’s not smoking that you want to quit, you want to quit that mental state that necessitates smoking. Here are some tips from spiritual gurus on how to quit smoking
Updated on May 27, 2022 03:59 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Cancer to infertility; how consuming tobacco can take a toll on your health
World No Tobacco Day: Highly addictive, tobacco can play havoc with your cardiovascular and respiratory health apart from putting one at risk of many types of cancer.
Published on May 26, 2022 08:09 PM IST
World Cancer Day: Tobacco-induced cancer one of the most reported in UP
World Cancer Day 2022: At the height of the Covid-19 second wave in April-May 2021 and later during the third wave in January this year, registration of new cancer patients have plummeted across the country. Here are some trends from the period.
Updated on Feb 03, 2022 12:45 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
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