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Almost 12,000 adolescents were surveyed about their online and social media habits as well as their tobacco use. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Click bait ads are tied to teen smoking

Cigarette ads are not allowed on television, but there are far fewer restrictions that would prevent tobacco online.

4 Jan 2018 10:56 AM IST

Sale of large cigars would continue at least for the time being because the smoke is not inhaled. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Cigars, pipes up risk of cancer like cigarettes, says study

With a daily cigarette, cigar or pipe habit, people have an elevated risk of death from tobacco-related cancers.

22 Feb 2018 8:00 AM IST

The decline in lung function is attributable to the irritation that most cleaning chemicals cause on mucous membranes lining the airways. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Cleaning sprays as harmful as smoking: study

Accelerated lung function decline in the women working as cleaners was "comparable to smoking somewhat less than 20...

18 Feb 2018 4:56 PM IST

Almost 12,000 adolescents were surveyed about their online and social media habits as well as their tobacco use. (Photo: Pixabay)Business
Foreign direct investment in tobacco: DIPP meets stakeholders

Farmer associations and industry on Wednesday shared mixed views in a meeting called by the commerce and industry...

11 April 2018 4:00 PM IST

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'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...

6 April 2018 9:05 AM IST

These findings highlight the urgent need for countries to implement stronger tobacco control measures (Photo: AFP)Life
E-cigarettes, tobacco linked to higher risk of oral cancer

Vast majority of non-cigarette tobacco users are exposed to carcinogen levels comparable to or exceeding exposure among...

30 July 2018 8:54 AM IST

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E-cigarettes, tobacco linked to higher risk of oral cancer

Here is what a new study has found.

29 July 2018 1:45 PM IST

Age at smoking initiation and cessation, both key components of smoking duration, are important predictors of mortality. (Representational Image)Life
Not all adults think nicotine 'definitely harmful' to kids

Nicotine poisonings due to children ingesting e-cigarette liquid are becoming more frequent.

17 July 2018 6:06 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)Life
Secondhand smoking tied to snoring in kids

If smokers smoke outside, they should change clothes and wash hands before being with children.

7 July 2018 6:05 PM IST

Doctors could be a step closer to finding the most effective way to treat cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Cancer drug may protect against certain lung ailments

Stem cells have the potential to develop into many different kinds of cells in the body and are involved in tissue...

5 July 2018 3:48 PM IST

Consuming substances with neurotoxic chemicals may cause overall colour vision loss. (Photo:Representational/Pixabay)Life
Visual impairment associated with smoking

Heavy smoking can damage your vision: Study.

18 Feb 2019 5:50 PM IST

\The suggestion of alleged violation of FDI laws of India is completely misconceived and misplaced,\ Godfrey Phillips India said in a regulatory filing.Business
Godfrey Phillips says it is in complete compliance with India's FDI...

Per media reports, Philip Morris for years paid manufacturing costs to Godfrey Phillips to make Marlboro cigarettes.

12 March 2019 12:42 PM IST

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