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  Unhealthy habits in young adults begin showing effects by age 36, finds study

  Health | April 25, 2025 23:48 IST

  A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Jyvaskyla and it was published in the journal Annals of Medicine found that effects of unhealthy habits in young adulthood begin to surface around the age of 36. Read on to know more about the study.

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  Yoga: Smoking is reducing 13 precious years of life.. Know remedy from Baba Ramdev

  Yoga | March 12, 2025 12:16 IST

  Yoga: Smoking is reducing 13 precious years of life.. Know remedy from Baba Ramdev

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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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  Second-hand cigarette smoke can cause changes in children's genes, finds study

  Health | February 12, 2025 16:20 IST

  A recent study published in the journal Environment International found that second-hand or passive exposure to cigarette smoke can change how children's genes express themselves. Read on to know more about the study.

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  Lung cancer is on rise among non-smokers; know causes, symptoms and ways to prevent from expert

  Health | February 06, 2025 12:25 IST

  Lung cancer cases are rising among non-smokers. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and prevention strategies from a medical expert. Protect yourself and your loved ones with this vital information.

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  One single cigarette reduces your life expectancy by 20 minutes, finds study

  Health | January 02, 2025 10:34 IST

  A study from the University College of London revealed that smoking one cigarette can reduce the life expectancy of men by 17 minutes and women by 22 minutes. Read on to know more about the study.

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  Want to quit alcohol, smoking and tobacco addiction in 2025? Follow these Ayurvedic remedies

  Health | December 30, 2024 11:39 IST

  In the new year, give up one bad habit and adopt a good one. If you want to give up the habit of alcohol, cigarettes or tobacco, then you can adopt the Ayurvedic remedies suggested by Swami Ramdev.

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  Malaysia's Foreign Minister fined for smoking at restaurant, Hasan apologises after pic goes viral

  World | December 18, 2024 15:58 IST

  Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad confirmed that an officer from the Seremban District Health Office will meet Mohamad to serve a violation notice under the Tobacco Control for Public Health Act 852.

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  Do you smoke cigarettes and drink tea daily? Know how THESE habits can cause chronic constipation

  Health | December 13, 2024 17:25 IST

  Well, we know that smoking is injurious to health but do you know that drinking tea and smoking cigarettes daily can cause chronic constipation? Know prevention tips shared by an expert to get rid of the condition.

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  A real-life 'unbreakable' journey? Turkish man locks his head in cage to quit smoking

  November 09, 2024 12:34 IST

  Ibrahim Yücel from Turkey took an extreme approach to quit smoking by locking himself in a homemade copper head cage and handing over the keys to his family each day.

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  Karnataka govt employees banned from smoking in offices, offenders to be penalised

  Karnataka | November 07, 2024 23:46 IST

  The circular issued by the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (DPAR) to this effect has warned of disciplinary action against those violating.

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  Britain to ban smoking? Here's what PM Keir Starmer had to say

  World | August 29, 2024 19:38 IST

  The UK has 6.4 million smokers in the country, which constitutes for 13 per cent of the population. The government estimates that smoking costs Britain's health services 17 billion pounds ($22.37 billion) a year, despite a 2007 ban in enclosed public spaces.

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  Smoking could be most important factor affecting cognition with age: Study

  Health | July 10, 2024 6:39 IST

  Smoking speeds up cognitive decline in older adults more than other lifestyle factors, according to a 13-year European study of 32,000 people. Quitting smoking may be the best way to keep your mind sharp.

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  Australian man who smoked heavily for 30 years developed hair inside throat

  Trending | June 27, 2024 15:23 IST

  The Australian man's rare condition serves as a wake-up call for heavy smokers and a reminder of the damaging effects of long-term smoking. Let this story be a reminder to take care of our bodies and make healthy choices for ourselves and those around us.

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  Yoga: Obesity, smoking, pollution, high blood pressure..Know how to cure it?

  Yoga | June 23, 2024 11:24 IST

  Yoga: Obesity, smoking, pollution, high blood pressure..Know how to cure it?

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  Smoking in an AC room can be dangerous, know how it can affect your heart, brain and kidney

  Health | May 31, 2024 14:10 IST

  Smoking is dangerous for health, but in extreme heat, it causes double harm. If you smoke cigarettes while sitting in an AC room, then it is even more dangerous. This affects the cooling process of the body, which can cause heat injury.

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  World No Tobacco Day 2024: Date, theme, history, significance and more

  Health | May 31, 2024 6:46 IST

  World No Tobacco Day is a reminder that we all have a role to play in combating tobacco use. By working together, we can protect children, promote healthier lifestyles, and create a world free from the devastating effects of tobacco.

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  World Asthma Day 2024: How passive smoking increases asthma risk in toddlers and how to prevent it

  Health | May 07, 2024 13:04 IST

  World Asthma Day is a timely reminder that education empowers not just patients but also caregivers. By understanding the dangers of secondhand smoke and taking proactive steps to create a smoke-free environment, you can significantly reduce a kid's risk of developing asthma.

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  How can smoking affect your kidneys and what can you do about it? Expert explains

  Health | April 18, 2024 11:28 IST

  Individuals must understand the severe impact smoking can have on their kidney health and make efforts to quit smoking or avoid picking up the habit altogether.

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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.