Switching to e-cigarettes could reduce mortality rate, says study
A death is notched up as premature when a person departs before their expected age — say 75 or 80 depending on the country — and is usually preventable through a healthier lifestyle.
Oct 03, 2017, 14:58 PM IST
Pregnant and unable to quit smoking? Try text messaging
Researchers recruited pregnant women who were already enrolled in an established text messaging programme called "Text4baby".
Oct 02, 2017, 19:07 PM IST
Smokers with HIV more at risk of lung cancer than AIDS: Study
Researchers found that smoking and HIV together put people at risk of developing lung cancer at a rate even higher than that among smokers not infected with HIV.
Sep 19, 2017, 15:38 PM IST
Are e-cigarettes safe for teens? It may double the risk of tobacco smoking
E-cigarettes can contain nicotine but not many of the harmful substances produced by smoking tobacco such as tar or carbon monoxide.
Sep 18, 2017, 18:05 PM IST
Impact of third-hand smoke on brain, liver can become worse with time
The findings, published in the journal Clinical Science, suggest that third-hand smoke toxins could be damaging to liver and brain tissues.
Sep 17, 2017, 17:05 PM IST
Is it hard to quit smoking? Running can help you get rid of it
A study has claimed that running can help you get rid of this bad habit and save your health.
Sep 14, 2017, 11:23 AM IST
Consuming marijuana can change your style of walking
A team of researchers has found that those who smoke cannabis tend to move their shoulders less and elbows more as they walk. The study also found marijuana users swing their knees more quickly when walking than non-users.
Sep 04, 2017, 16:25 PM IST
E-cigarette ban: Experts warn of harmful consequences for smokers – Read
Some states in India, including Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Punjab, Maharashtra and Kerala, have prohibited sales of e-cigarettes, while tobacco cigarettes remain legal.
Sep 03, 2017, 17:02 PM IST
25-year-old Delhi man blames colleague for throat cancer, kills him – Read
The accused, identified as Mustakeem Ahmad, shot dead his colleague from Myanmar for allegedly introducing him to smoking that led him to get throat cancer later.
Aug 28, 2017, 09:29 AM IST
Can nicotine reduction help in curbing addiction?
The research focuses on the relationship between behavior and health, particularly in disadvantaged populations, a group that is "overrepresented" among smokers, according to the study`s authors.
Aug 24, 2017, 09:38 AM IST
Small increase in cigarette price can make smokers quit: Study
In addition to finding that current smokers were 20 percent more likely to quit smoking when pack prices went up by a dollar, researchers showed that there was a three per cent overall reduction in smoking risk.
Aug 20, 2017, 19:24 PM IST
Quit smoking to delay frailty in old age
The study, published in the journal Age & Ageing, showed that current smoking was associated with an approximately 60 per cent increased risk of developing frailty.
Aug 18, 2017, 23:26 PM IST
E-cigarettes may promote smoking among teenagers
The research, published in the journal Tobacco Control, surveyed 2,836 adolescents from 20 schools in England.
Aug 18, 2017, 23:17 PM IST
E- cigarettes can help you kick the butt – Read
The findings revealed that the probability of quitting cigarettes was three times higher among daily e-cigarette users compared to those who never tried e-cigarettes.
Aug 17, 2017, 16:50 PM IST
Despite being aware of grave health issues, smokers find it difficult to quit: Study
Smokers are 178 per cent more likely to suffer from mental stress than non-smokers, according to the study titled 'Choose Life'.
Aug 14, 2017, 13:48 PM IST
Smoking ups anxiety, affects brain's ability to suppress fear
Scientists have found that tobacco smoke can impair the brain`s ability to repress fear-related memories, leaving smokers less able to deal with fear and anxiety after a traumatic event.
Jul 29, 2017, 16:12 PM IST
Smoking may increase sensitivity to social stress: Study
Lighting a cigarette may not be a good way to relax and it may increase sensitivity to social stress, according to a new study by the French National Centre for Scientific Research published on Tuesday.
Jul 26, 2017, 00:07 AM IST
Three pillars for longer life span have been established! - Know what they are
As per the study, people who quit smoking, reduce weight and refrain from heavy alcohol intake are likely to live seven years longer in good health than the general population.
Jul 21, 2017, 16:26 PM IST
Cut smoking, reduce stress to ward off dementia: Study
Managing lifestyle factors such as smoking, hypertension and depression could prevent one-third of the world's dementia cases, a Lancet study has claimed.
Jul 20, 2017, 22:30 PM IST
Dramatic rise in tobacco control policies in last decade: WHO
The latest WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic found that 4.7 billion people--63 per cent of world's population--are covered by policies such as strong graphic warnings, smoke-free public places or other measures.
Jul 20, 2017, 17:17 PM IST
