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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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  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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  Can quitting smoking reverse diabetes risk? Doctor reveals the truth

  Health | September 18, 2025 17:39 IST

  Can quitting smoking reverse diabetes? Experts say that while it cannot cure the condition, it helps manage blood sugar, improves insulin sensitivity, and lowers the risk of serious complications. Dr Sandeep Kharb explains why quitting is crucial for diabetics.

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  Struggling to quit smoking? Here's a golden tip from a doctor

  Health | August 27, 2025 13:28 IST

  Quitting smoking is tough, but not impossible. A doctor shares proven strategies to beat cravings, manage triggers, and finally break free from tobacco.

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  Are you a smoking addict? 5 essential medical tests you must consider

  Health | August 30, 2024 10:24 IST

  Know about these top 5 crucial medical tests every smoker should consider to monitor health and prevent serious conditions. Stay proactive in your health with these essential screenings.

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  UK PM Rishi Sunak faces flak over his plan to ban smoking for anyone aged 15

  World | April 16, 2024 15:27 IST

  The ban aims to stop people from smoking even before they start as the government pointed to its highly addictive nature, with four in five smokers picking it up before the age of 20, remaining addicted for life.

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  This is Serious! Smoking can lead to thicker and weaker hearts, reveals study

  Health | August 25, 2022 14:56 IST

  Cigarette smoking is responsible for 50 per cent of all avoidable deaths in smokers, with half of these due to atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke.

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  Farah Khan: Won't glorify smoking in my films

  Celebrities | May 31, 2019 22:45 IST

  Filmmaker Farah Khan says she will not glorify smoking via her films.

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  What’s the harm in smoking just one cigarette? Well, it can make you addict!

  Health | January 10, 2018 17:45 IST

  The study found that the conversion rate from 'first time smoker' to 'daily smoker' is surprisingly high.

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  I need to be more strict as a mother: Madonna

  Hollywood | July 12, 2012 12:11 IST

  Los Angeles: Pop diva Madonna is not pleased with her 15-year-old daughter Lourdes after she was recently spotted smoking a cigarette."I wasn't very happy. I am a tough mother but I don't think I'm as

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