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Alcohol, tobacco are biggest threat to human welfare

In contrast, researchers say use of illicit drugs was far less common.

11 May 2018 1:32 PM

Many cannabis dispensaries recommend pot to pregnant women

Medical marijuana dispensaries were even more likely than other cannabis retailers to recommend the drug to pregnant women.

11 May 2018 12:54 PM

Even young men who smoke have increased stroke risk

Smoking causes inflammation in blood vessels that increases the risk of blood clots forming, which in turn increases the risk of stroke.

11 May 2018 8:04 AM

Menopause defines transformation in woman's life

This occurs on account of reasons varying from smoking, pre-existing thyroid disorders to chemotherapy and major pelvic surgeries.

07 May 2018 5:13 PM

Add 10 years to your life with these healthy habits

Here is what a new study has found.

02 May 2018 9:37 AM

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Smoking, boozing boosts atrial fibrillation

The researchers identified smoking, alcohol consumption, body mass index, blood pressure, diabetes.

01 May 2018 4:14 PM

Healthy, smoke-free lifestyle tied to at least an extra decade of life

Adopting healthy lifestyle habits is no small feat and quite a challenge for most adults.

01 May 2018 9:11 AM

Exercise may lower risk of depression: study

The evidence is clear that people that are more active have a lesser risk of developing depression.

25 Apr 2018 4:26 PM

E-cigarette flavour affects a lot more than just taste

They are associated with ancer and other diseases.

11 Apr 2018 9:44 AM

'Quit-line number' on tobacco product packages from September

The decision comes after the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare notified a new set of health warnings for all tobacco product packs.

06 Apr 2018 9:05 AM

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Some e-cigarette users may struggle to quit smoking

Here is what a new study has found.

27 Mar 2018 7:42 PM

This drug could cut smoking habit in heart attack patients

The authors note that if varenicline was used as routine treatment in smokers after heart attack, it would reduce smoking.

26 Mar 2018 6:21 PM

Watch out for colon cancer

As more young and middle aged persons are being diagnosed with colon cancer in India, there is emphasis on early detection.

26 Mar 2018 4:31 AM

E-cigarettes tied to less smoking cessation

It would be hard to find anything more harmful to long-term health except maybe arsenic.

23 Mar 2018 3:37 PM

More Americans at risk for heart attack and stroke

But there are many other factors people can change, including poor diet, lack of exercise, smoking, excess weight.

20 Mar 2018 4:03 PM

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E-cigarettes can harm your liver

Long-term effects of e-cigarettes on liver disease, diabetes, heart disease or stroke are unknown.

19 Mar 2018 9:00 AM

Study finds smoking linked with increased risk of hearing loss

Study analysed data from annual health checkups, which included audio testing and a health-related lifestyle questionnaire.

14 Mar 2018 7:14 PM

Parents fear social media more than drugs

Parent's number one concern was education and study stress among their children

11 Mar 2018 4:26 PM

Having kids may cut women's lifespan by 11 years: study

Telomeres among women who had children were the equivalent of 11 years shorter.

11 Mar 2018 2:53 PM

Binge watching TV for hours may up cancer risk in men: study

It's interesting that only men who watched a lot of TV had an increased risk of bowel cancer, but not women.

11 Mar 2018 2:45 PM

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