World No-Tobacco Day 2023: How Tobacco Can Affect Your Lungs? Check 7 Daily Practices To Quit Smoking
Dr Sandeep Nayar, Senior Director and HOD Chest and Respiratory Diseases explains how tobacco can affect your lungs, heart health, and ways to quit smoking.
May 31, 2023, 13:29 PM IST
Trying To Kick The Butt? Here Are 7 Ways To Quit Smoking
Quitting smoking can be a challenging and difficult process for many individuals. But if there’s a will, there’s a way. There are several ways to quit smoking that have been proven to be effective, from taking therapy to staying hydrated; Check 7 ways to quit smoking.
May 05, 2023, 17:02 PM IST
DRI expresses concern over increased cigarette smuggling; warns smokers against cheap sticks
During 2021-22, 11 crore sticks valued at Rs 93 crore were seized by DRI officers.
Dec 05, 2022, 18:16 PM IST
Survey: Most youngsters prefer menthol cigarettes over regular cigarettes
Do you know that adult smokers with mental health issues are substantially more likely to use menthol? Read more to find out.
Oct 13, 2022, 21:03 PM IST
Cigarette, tobacco packs to come with NEW warnings from December 1
According to the government, anyone involved directly or indirectly in the manufacture, production, supply, import, or distribution of cigarettes or any other tobacco products must make sure that every box of tobacco goods bears the required health warnings.
Jul 29, 2022, 14:31 PM IST
New Zealand's plan to end smoking: A lifetime ban for youth
The plan sets a goal of having fewer than 5% of New Zealanders smoking by 2025.
Dec 09, 2021, 13:36 PM IST
Indians among most reluctant people to quit smoking, finds study
India ranks second with 250,002,133 smokers between 16 and 64 years of age, only behind China.
Nov 18, 2021, 20:23 PM IST
Foreign cigarettes worth Rs 20 lakh seized by DRI in Bhopal
Acting on specific intelligence, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence sleuths on Thursday (February 4) searched various premises in Bhopal and found more than 1 lakh foreign origin cigarette sticks of various brands like Djarum Black, Esse, Pine, Mond, and Gudang Garam.
Feb 06, 2021, 14:48 PM IST
Cardi B warns little girls not to smoke to look cool
One of the images showed the teenager Cardi lighting up a cigarette while holding a bag.
Nov 05, 2019, 09:16 AM IST
Deaths due to air pollution highest in Rajasthan: Experts
Pointing to measures to curb the pollution, Jaipur Mayor Vishnu Lata said, "We have decided to plant 50,000 trees and run electric buses in the city to arrest the rising level of pollution.
Aug 08, 2019, 17:20 PM IST
Most cancers can be cured if detected early: Minister
Members suggested raising tax on tobacco items, ensuring affordable treatment and setting up early detection centres at districts to battle cancer which they said had emerged as a major killer in the country.
Aug 01, 2019, 17:07 PM IST
Smoking marijuana may lead non-smokers to cigarettes
According to the researchers, cannabis use is associated with an increased initiation of cigarette smoking among non-cigarette smokers.
Mar 28, 2018, 15:38 PM IST
Which is worse – E-cigarettes or conventional cigarettes?
According to the recently published study, people who have been wanting to quit cigarettes can also switch to ENDS which is gradually much lesser harmful.
Jan 08, 2018, 14:20 PM IST
Cigars as harmful as cigarettes, says study
Researchers find that the level of nicotine found in small cigar smoke is similar to or greater than cigarette smoke.
Nov 23, 2017, 14:10 PM IST
Women find it harder to quit smoking, study explains why
The researchers set up a 13-week experiment during which they administered nicotine-infused water to mice.
Nov 02, 2017, 12:32 PM IST
Vapes, e-cigarettes as bad as cigarettes: Study
New research challenges the concept that switching to e-cigarettes is a healthier alternative.
Oct 22, 2017, 19:15 PM IST
Tobacco rules must not discriminate against cigarettes: ITC
ITC has said tobacco regulation should not be discriminatory to the cigarette industry, while asserting that the FMCG major has no plans to exit the segment despite its ongoing diversification.
Sep 12, 2017, 17:09 PM IST
E-cigarette ban: Experts warn of harmful consequences for smokers – Read
Some states in India, including Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Punjab, Maharashtra and Kerala, have prohibited sales of e-cigarettes, while tobacco cigarettes remain legal.
Sep 03, 2017, 17:02 PM IST
E- cigarettes can help you kick the butt – Read
The findings revealed that the probability of quitting cigarettes was three times higher among daily e-cigarette users compared to those who never tried e-cigarettes.
Aug 17, 2017, 16:50 PM IST
GST Council hikes cess on cigarette to offset makers' windfall
The GST Council on Monday hiked cess on cigarettes to take away the "windfall" manufacturers were reaping due to an anomaly that crept in after the GST rate fixation, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Monday.
Jul 17, 2017, 20:45 PM IST
