Smoking
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How passive smoking slowly affects and causes lung diseases as a silent killer? Expert explains
Health | Mar 22, 2024, 05:54 PM ISTUncover the hidden dangers of passive smoking and its profound impact on lung health. Learn how exposure to second-hand smoke not only affects nonsmokers but also poses serious risks to vulnerable populations like children and the elderly.
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WATCH: Islamabad United's Imad Wasim caught smoking in dressing room during PSL 2024 final
Cricket | Mar 19, 2024, 09:09 AM ISTIslamabad United and former Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim was caught smoking in the dressing room during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final against the Multan Sultans. Imad was the player of the match in the final after registering the figures of 5/23 in the final with the ball.
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Smoking habits heighten stroke risk worldwide, new study finds
Health | Mar 16, 2024, 05:54 PM ISTStudy links smoking to higher stroke risk, especially for young adults and in high-income countries. Passive smoking and filtered cigarettes also raise risk. Findings highlight the need for stricter tobacco control measures.
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No Smoking Day 2024: Citrus foods to Herbal Teas, 5 foods that can help you quit smoking
Food | Mar 13, 2024, 02:03 PM ISTDiscover 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 | Mar 13, 2024, 12:57 PM ISTSmokers 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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Mumbai: IndiGo passenger arrested for smoking inside plane midair
Maharashtra | Mar 05, 2024, 06:16 PM ISTThe accused who smoked inside the plane midair was arrested in Mumbai. The police said a case has been filed under relevant sections of IPC.
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'One day, while I was hiding..'': Shahid Kapoor REVEALS real reason behind quitting smoking
Entertainment | Feb 23, 2024, 12:38 PM ISTIn a recent chat show, Shahid Kapoor discussed several topics, among which he revealed the real reason behind quitting smoking. Scroll down to know the full story.
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Smokers who start below age 20 find it difficult to quit, finds study
Health | Aug 26, 2023, 06:45 PM ISTResearchers have urged governments to raise the legal age to buy cigarettes to 22 years or higher as a new study has found it becomes less addictive and easier to quit as people get older.
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Secondhand smoke may be source of lead exposure in kids, finds study
Health | Aug 18, 2023, 10:52 PM ISTA team of researchers analysed nearly 2,800 children and adolescents' blood lead levels and secondhand smoke exposure in children and adolescents aged 6 to 19.
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Five warning signs that indicate it's time to quit smoking
Health | Feb 21, 2023, 03:44 PM ISTNever ignore the warning signals that indicate it's time to quit smoking. They include chronic coughing, shortness of breath, reduced sense of taste and smell, yellow teeth and fingers, and an increased risk of health problems.
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This is Serious! Smoking can lead to thicker and weaker hearts, reveals study
Health | Aug 25, 2022, 02:56 PM ISTCigarette 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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Poor sleep may worsen lung disease more than smoking: Study
Health | Jun 13, 2022, 06:28 PM ISTSleep deprivation is associated with a drop in infection-fighting antibodies and protective cytokines. Sleep hygiene and sleep aids may significantly improve their health.
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6 ways to discourage smoking among adults
Health | Jun 08, 2022, 02:15 PM ISTAbout 90 per cent of adult smokers started the habit as adolescents and did not plan to get addicted.
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Your smoking addiction might be a dating deal-breaker
Health | Jun 07, 2022, 06:23 PM ISTIf you are a smoker or addicted to other tobacco products, your chances of finding 'the one' are diminished. Smoking has lost its allure over time, but has this resulted in a decrease in the number of smokers?
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Smoking affects sperm count | Know how it impacts fertility among men and women
Health | Jun 02, 2022, 06:37 PM ISTSmoking has a wide range of deleterious effects on a woman’s fertility. It can cause fallopian tube blockage and higher rates of tubal pregnancies. On the other hand, smoking affects the sperm chromatin integrity thereby decreasing the fertility rate in men.
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World No Tobacco Day 2022: How to minimise the risk of lung cancer in former smokers
Health | May 31, 2022, 06:59 AM ISTWorld No Tobacco Day 2022: When it comes to ex-smokers and other types of cancers, they have gotten significantly less attention in terms of study. If a person has been smoking or consuming tobacco regularly for the past 5–10 years and has stopped smoking, then, unfortunately, quitting tobacco will not be able to undo all of the harm caused by earlier smoking.
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World No Tobacco Day 2022: Smoking may lead to severe vision loss, claims experts
Health | May 30, 2022, 11:14 PM ISTAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), tobacco use is one of the major causes of death and disease in India and accounts for nearly 1.35 million deaths every year.
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World No Tobacco Day 2022: Date, History, Theme, Significance and All you need to know
Lifestyle | May 30, 2022, 05:29 PM ISTEvery year, the World Health Organisation honours organisations and government on May 31, for their efforts and contributions to curbing tobacco use.
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15-year-old boy hospitalised after trying to smoke like KGF's Yash aka Rocky Bhai
Trending | May 28, 2022, 04:07 PM ISTA teenager smoked cigarettes and fell severely sick. The boy needed immediate medical attention to provide relief from the after-effects of smoking.
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Unable to poop without smoking cigarette? Let coffee help you in bowel movement
Lifestyle | Apr 05, 2022, 11:35 PM ISTCoffee can jumpstart bowel movement within minutes of consuming it. This of course does not mean that adequate water intake is not essential for your overall health.