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This not the first that a zoo orangutan has been caught sneaking a smoke in Indonesia (Photo: Facebook)

Viral footage shows orangutan smoking cigarette in zoo

The images of 22-year-old Bornean orangutan Ozon at the zoo in Bandung, about 150 kilometres (93 miles) southeast of...

8 March 2018 7:03 PM IST

40 per cent women identified themselves as very light smokers, with a habit of smoking one to two cigarettes either daily or occasionally. (Photo: Pixabay)

Casual/social smoking on rise among young working women:survey

Some even said they smoked for weight loss, according to the survey.

8 March 2018 4:16 PM IST

The risk of liver cancer dropped even more, by up to 50 percent, especially for men. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vitamin D linked to lower risk of cancer: study

The risk of liver cancer dropped even more, by up to 50 percent, especially for men.

8 March 2018 1:19 PM IST

Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health side effects caused by the pill used by around 100 million women all over the world (Photo: AFP)

Depression, anxiety may lead to heart disease, arthritis, says study

Anxiety and depression may have similar effects as long-established risk factors like smoking and obesity, the new...

20 Dec 2018 9:30 AM IST

Marijuana is one of the most widely used recreational drugs among individuals of reproductive age. (Photo: Pixabay)

Young prefer Marijuana over cigarettes, alcohol

Greater numbers of youth start with marijuana as their first drug, there's an increasing need for public interventions,...

19 May 2018 10:46 AM IST

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Smoking, lack of exercise may lead to early death after divorce: Study

Lower life satisfaction, in turn, predicted lower levels of physical activity, which is linked to greater risk for early...

31 May 2018 3:53 PM IST

Parents may think that not smoking around their child is enough, but this is not the case. (Photo: Pixabay)

Heart disease risk increases with number of cigarettes one smokes,...

Tobacco use is the leading single preventable cause of death worldwide, killing over 7 million people each year.

31 May 2018 1:30 PM IST

Teeth exposed to cigarette smoke over a period of 2 weeks become very discoloured quickly. (Photo: Pixabay)

Smoking down, but tobacco use still a major cause of death, disease -...

Tobacco kills more than 7 million a year and many people know that it increases the risk of cancer.

31 May 2018 11:48 AM IST

Smokers are charged higher premiums by employers, this entitles them to programs that will help them quit smoking at the same time. (Photo: Pixabay)

Genetic obesity risk tied to smoking, says study

Results highlight the role of obesity in influencing smoking initiation and cessation.

31 May 2018 8:27 AM IST

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New study finds lung cancer risk drops within 5 years of quitting...

Here is what a new study has found.

30 May 2018 7:42 PM IST

Previously, a couple would have to go through a 12-month separation period and then a further six-month cooling off period before a couple could go through with a divorce. (Photo: Pexels)

Smoking, lack of exercise may lead to early death after divorce

The study appears in the journal Annals of Behavioural Medicine.

30 May 2018 3:01 PM IST

Smokers are charged higher premiums by employers, this entitles them to programs that will help them quit smoking at the same time. (Photo: Pixabay)

How using Facebook may help young adults quit smoking, explains this...

Social media environment can be an engaging tobacco treatment tool, even for those not ready to quit.

28 May 2018 9:51 AM IST