Cigarette Smoking

Belief about nicotine content in cigs influence smokers craving

How the brain responds to nicotine depends on a smoker`s belief about the nicotine content in a cigarette, states a recent research conducted at the University of Texas in Dallas. The study found that smoking a nicotine cigarette but believing that it lacked nicotine failed to satisfy cravings related to nicotine addiction.

Sep 24, 2016, 12:34 PM IST

I'm enjoying life as a non-smoker: Hrithik Roshan

He says a cigarette is the worst evil manufactured and he could be a role model for those who want to quit.

Aug 13, 2016, 13:37 PM IST

Cigarette brands in India implement 85 percent pictorial warnings

The implementation comes after the Health Ministry under Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products Act, 2003 (COTPA) increased the size of graphic health warnings on tobacco products from 20 percent to 85 percent. 

May 31, 2016, 16:04 PM IST

Supreme Court to hear plea of tobacco industry against government on Monday

Supreme Court said on Friday that it will hear petitions related to stringent package warning rules filed by tobacco industry against the government on Monday

Apr 22, 2016, 19:02 PM IST

Kick the butt: Five smoking myths busted!

According to certain reports, smoking in India is on the rise.

Mar 09, 2016, 12:19 PM IST

Look what Mira Rajput asked hubby Shahid Kapoor to do!

Mira Rajput has reportedly succeeded in convincing hubby Shahid Kapoor to kick the butt.

Dec 21, 2015, 09:01 AM IST

Smoking, binge boozing linked to epigenetic signs of aging

Smoking and heavy alcohol use cause epigenetic changes to DNA that reflect accelerated biological aging in distinct, measurable ways.

Oct 09, 2015, 09:12 AM IST