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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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  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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  No Smoking Day 2025: Cigarettes not only harm lungs but also these 5 parts of the body

  Health | March 12, 2025 12:22 IST

  Kick the habit on No Smoking Day 2025! Know how cigarettes can harm not just your lungs but also 5 other crucial parts of your body. Learn the shocking truth and take the first step towards a healthier, smoke-free life!

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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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  Nicotine replacement therapy can help smokers quit, cut withdrawal symptoms by 70 percent: Study

  Health | May 30, 2024 19:29 IST

  Know how nicotine replacement therapy aids smokers in quitting by reducing withdrawal symptoms by up to 70 percent. Explore effective strategies for a smoother transition towards a smoke-free life.

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  No Smoking Day 2024: Citrus foods to Herbal Teas, 5 foods that can help you quit smoking

  Food | March 13, 2024 14:03 IST

  Discover five powerful foods to aid your journey to quit smoking this No Smoking Day 2024. From crunchy carrots to soothing herbal teas, find delicious options to support your quit-smoking efforts.

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  No Smoking Day 2024: Know how smoking can lead to higher risk of dementia

  Health | March 13, 2024 12:57 IST

  Smokers beware! Smoking raises dementia risk. Learn how smoking harms the brain & get expert tips to quit smoking and protect your brain health.

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  No Smoking Day 2024: 5 effective ways to resist tobacco cravings and quit smoking

  Lifestyle | March 13, 2024 7:22 IST

  Discover 5 powerful strategies to conquer tobacco cravings and kick the smoking habit this No Smoking Day 2024. Empower yourself to quit smoking for good with proven methods.

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  No Smoking Day 2022: How quitting smoking is better for your mental health

  Health | March 09, 2022 12:01 IST

  As per a World Health Organization (WHO) report released in October 2020, there are approximately 120 million smokers in India that account for 12 per cent of the world's total smoking population.

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  No evidence to prove lung cancer caused by smoking addiction: Court orders insurer to pay claim

  India | October 02, 2021 14:08 IST

  The court said there was no evidence to prove that the patient suffered from lung cancer due to his addiction to smoking, apart from the mention of "addiction smoking" on the treatment papers.

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  Drop in number of kids drinking or having sex: Study

  World | January 13, 2020 19:44 IST

  Researchers have revealed that fewer children are drinking, smoking, having sex or taking drugs in Ireland. However, the study also found that there is a slight drop in life satisfaction and happiness -- especially among girls.

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  Cigarette smoking may damage mental health too: Study

  World | January 09, 2020 16:30 IST

  Cigarette smoking may not only be harmful to the lungs but also lead to poor mental health, according to a study. The researchers from Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel surveyed more than 2,000 students enrolled at Serbian universities with differing socio-political and economic environments.

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  How to quit smoking a cigarette if you are addicted to it

  Health | April 22, 2019 13:45 IST

  Nicotine present in cigarettes slowly kills you from inside. It harms your lungs, throat, mouth and windpipe. However, nothing can stop you if you are determined to quit it. There are some effective ways in which you can quit smoking.

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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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  Do you know why women smokers find it harder to quit smoking?

  Health | November 02, 2017 13:31 IST

  A study explained requires more guts for women to 'kick the butt'

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  Will reducing nicotine in cigarette curb smoking addiction? Here’s what recent study has to say

  Lifestyle | August 24, 2017 15:02 IST

  By reducing the nicotine content in cigarettes, the smoking addiction in people might come down by several notches.

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  Smokers take note! Quit smoking now to prevent frailty during old age

  Lifestyle | August 18, 2017 15:58 IST

  railty is also linked to worse psychological or cognitive outcomes, like poor quality of life and dementia.

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  Vaping: E-cigarettes may lead to higher risk of future smoking among youth

  Lifestyle | June 30, 2017 16:38 IST

  Vaping e cigarettes raises an important health concern among the youths and adults.

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  Nicotine Addiction: Why quitting smoking gets so difficult?

  Lifestyle | June 13, 2017 12:36 IST

  Despite, constantly getting informed about the serious health effects of smoking, a majority of the population are smokers and are trying really hard to quit smoking but, in vain.