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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)

Here's how smoking during pregnancy affects babies

The research examined potential reasons for this phenomenon, using a tissue, which is normally discarded following...

24 Nov 2018 8:46 AM IST

Shift work, especially night shift work, has also been associated with a greater risk of Type 2 diabetes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Unhealthy lifestyle, erratic shifts can increase diabetes risk, says...

Unhealthy lifestyle behaviour such as smoking, poor diet, little exercise, and being obese increase the risk of Type 2...

22 Nov 2018 3:24 PM IST

Following legalisation of the possession and sale of recreational cannabis in Canada last month, the university committee has come up with a draft policy titled Smoking and Smoking Product Promotion on Campus

Canada varsity may be 1st to allow pot smoking on campus

University of British Columbia to set up dedicated gazebos for purpose.

19 Nov 2018 12:10 AM IST

With the winter smog taking a toll on our lungs, breathing exercises and a diet rich in poultry and antioxidants can help keep them Healthy.

Looking after our lungs

Environmental pollution and smog are increasing the risk of respiratory diseases in otherwise healthy adults in winter.

19 Nov 2018 12:10 AM IST

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Tobacco availability increases smoking rates in pregnant women

Smoking during pregnancy is a critically important public health

14 Nov 2018 3:06 PM IST

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Do e-cigarettes undermine desire to quit smoking?

Here is what a new study has found.

14 Nov 2018 11:59 AM IST

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Doctors not pushing smokers with artery disease to quit

New study offers fresh evidence of just how difficult smoking cessation can be.

11 Nov 2018 10:27 AM IST

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High BP, smoking makes women more prone to heart attack

Researchers also found deaths from heart attacks are lower among women than man at younger ages.

11 Nov 2018 10:20 AM IST

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US to restrict e-cigarette flavours to fight teenage vaping 'epidemic'

The ban means only tobacco, mint and menthol flavors can be sold.

9 Nov 2018 4:43 PM IST

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Vaping cause DNA mutation

New study found DNA repair systems responsible for protection against cancer were also impaired in the exposed animals.

31 Jan 2018 12:42 PM IST

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Heavy smoking tied to higher diabetes risk for black adults

Smoking can also make it hard for people to lose weight or avoid weight gain.

29 Jan 2018 3:03 PM IST

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Frail older adults likely to experience delirium after surgery

This study highlights how common delirium is among older adults.

29 Jan 2018 2:15 PM IST