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  Think hookah is safer than cigarettes? A pulmonologist busts 3 common smoking myths

  Health | June 09, 2026 7:26 IST

  Many smokers believe that light cigarettes, vaping and hookah are safer alternatives to traditional smoking. However, according to an expert, these assumptions are largely misconceptions.

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  World No Tobacco Day: Think vaping is harmless? Doctors warn of growing lung and heart risks

  Health | May 31, 2026 13:47 IST

  Vaping is often marketed as a safer alternative to smoking, but experts warn it may harm the lungs, heart and oral health. Doctors are increasingly seeing respiratory, cardiovascular and dental issues linked to e-cigarette use among young people.

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  Smoking before a blood test? Here’s what it does to your results

  Health | April 06, 2026 18:48 IST

  Smoking leaves measurable changes in the body that show up in blood tests, including high cotinine levels, altered cholesterol and increased inflammation markers. These changes can affect diagnosis, making it important for patients to disclose smoking habits to doctors.

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  Cardiovascular surgeon warns smoking raises fracture risk, makes bones ‘weaker and more fragile’

  Health | March 24, 2026 20:52 IST

  While smoking is often linked to lung and heart diseases, it also weakens bones by reducing bone density. Dr Jeremy London explains how smoking increases fracture risk and affects calcium absorption, but adds that quitting can help reverse the damage over time.

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  No Smoking Day 2026: Why smoking can disrupt periods, fertility and hormonal balance

  Health | March 11, 2026 11:43 IST

  On No Smoking Day 2026, expert highlight a lesser-known health risk: smoking’s impact on women’s hormones and menstrual health. From irregular periods to early menopause and fertility issues, experts explain why quitting smoking can help restore hormonal balance.

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  Cigarette prices jump after Union Budget 2026: 51 small things you can do instead of smoking

  Lifestyle | February 02, 2026 0:07 IST

  Cigarettes have become more expensive after the Union Budget triggered a fresh excise duty hike, pushing prices up across brands. With smoking now costing more, we offer 51 simple, everyday things you can do instead of lighting up.

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  ‘What happens when you smoke every day for 50 years’: US-based surgeon issues stark warning

  Health | January 06, 2026 12:14 IST

  A Florida-based surgeon shares what he sees after decades of tobacco exposure, explaining how smoking every day for 50 years quietly damages the lungs and chest. He outlines why the harm builds early, becomes irreversible over time, and remains one of the most preventable causes of serious disease.

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  Think smoking only harms the lungs? What a US-based gastroenterologist wants you to know

  Health | December 19, 2025 8:48 IST

  Smoking is commonly associated with lung damage, but its impact goes far beyond that. A US-based gastroenterologist sheds light on the lesser-known ways smoking affects the body, interferes with healing, and quietly contributes to health problems over time.

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  Gujarat bans rolling papers, smoking cons to prevent substance abuse, violators to be penalised

  Gujarat | December 16, 2025 20:36 IST

  The Gujarat Home Department said that social media posts, advertisements and other messages have been promoting the use of these products for consuming narcotic drugs, cigarettes, hookah products, and other addictive substances, which has contributed to increased drug use among young people.

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  Sleeping less than seven hours more dangerous for lifespan than obesity and diabetes, study finds

  Lifestyle | December 11, 2025 7:37 IST

  A new study shows that regularly sleeping less than seven hours may shorten life more than risks such as obesity or diabetes. Researchers found that people in regions with higher sleep deprivation had lower life expectancy, stressing the importance of seven to nine hours of sleep.

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  Which countries have the most men who smoke and what is India’s rank?

  Health | November 06, 2025 11:39 IST

  According to new data by World of Statistics, Asian men smoke a lot worldwide. The report highlights a worrying trend across Asia, where countries like Indonesia and Myanmar show over 70% male smoking rates. India is also included in the list.

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  Is sitting the new smoking? Doctor warns of the 'joint epidemic'

  Health | October 30, 2025 6:30 IST

  Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Amyn Rajani explains how prolonged sitting weakens muscles, damages cartilage and causes early arthritis in young adults, and shares simple daily fixes to protect your joints from the hidden dangers of a sedentary lifestyle.

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  World Lung Day 2025: Know how passive smoking affects the lungs of children

  Health | September 25, 2025 8:52 IST

  Lung disease in children can happen due to various reasons, one of which is passive smoking. Passive smoking damages children’s lungs in multiple ways. Read on to know how passive smoking affects the lungs of children.

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  Tobacco smoking identified as major cause of stunted growth in children, says WHO

  Health | September 18, 2025 9:37 IST

  WHO warns that tobacco smoking is a major factor in child stunting, affecting 150 million children globally. Maternal and parental smoking increases risks of low birth weight, delayed growth, and long-term health issues. Read on to know more.

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  10 everyday habits that could be harming your gut health

  Health | September 08, 2025 18:58 IST

  Your gut health impacts digestion, immunity, and energy, but everyday habits may be silently damaging it. Skipping meals, stress, poor sleep, or too much coffee can disrupt your microbiome. Learn the 10 common habits harming your gut and how to restore balance naturally.

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  Doctor explains why head and neck cancer is not just a cause of concern for smokers

  Health | July 27, 2025 14:09 IST

  There are different factors that are can lead to head and neck cancers, smoking being one of them. However, it is not the only cause of the disease. Read on as a doctor explains why head and neck cancer is not just a cause of concern.

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  Asthma to Bronchiolitis: Know how smoking impacts foetal and infant respiratory health

  Health | July 02, 2025 13:53 IST

  Whether the mother smokes herself or is exposed to passive smoke, the risks to the foetus or infant can be severe and long-term. Read on to know how smoking impacts foetal and infant respiratory health.

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  France rolls out strict smoking ban in public spaces to safeguard health: Know where it's prohibited

  World | June 28, 2025 19:00 IST

  In the coming days, smoking will be banned in all French parks and sports venues, at beaches and bus stops, in a perimeter around all schools, and anywhere children could gather in public.

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  How does smoking worsen endometriosis pain and infertility? Doctor explains the hidden danger

  Health | May 31, 2025 11:33 IST

  This World No Tobacco Day, let's broaden the dialogue. Let's get beyond lungs and hearts and begin discussing wombs, hormones, and unseen suffering. For women with endometriosis, quitting tobacco might be the most revolutionary act of self-recovery they ever take.

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  France to ban smoking at public places accessible by kids from July 1, violators to pay hefty fine

  World | May 30, 2025 13:29 IST

  Almost 23.1% of the French population smokes on a daily basis, as per the French Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction. However, this comes as the lowest percentage ever recorded, and a decline of over five points since 2014.