New mobile app to help people quit smoking in Switzerland
The Swiss Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) on Monday launched a personalised mobile phone app which aims to help smokers quit by enabling them to interact with somebody who will support them in doing so.
Sep 22, 2015, 00:18 AM IST
Beware! Smoking can make you diabetic
Smoking cigarettes or breathing in second-hand tobacco smoke significantly increases the risk of Type-2 diabetes, warns a new study.
Sep 18, 2015, 19:14 PM IST
To keep your teenager from smoking, kick the butt yourself
Smokers, you may want to kick that habit if you don`t want your kids to smoke as a recent study showed that the more a parent smokes, the more their teenage son or daughter will also smoke.
Sep 18, 2015, 11:29 AM IST
Active, passive smokers have higher diabetes risk
As per a recent study, active and passive smokers have a significantly higher type 2 diabetes risk than people who have never smoked.
Sep 18, 2015, 11:01 AM IST
Lack of exercise can increase eye disorder risk
Heavy smoking, poor diet and lack of exercise can put you at increased risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), especially if you have a family history of the blinding eye disorder, says a new study.
Sep 16, 2015, 16:40 PM IST
Are e-cigarettes safe and effective?
Medical experts have questioned the evidence on safety and effectiveness, underpinning the recommendations of e-cigarettes.
Sep 16, 2015, 16:31 PM IST
Smokers at increased risk of tooth loss
Regular and heavy smokers have a significantly increased risk of tooth loss, warns a study.
Sep 15, 2015, 13:40 PM IST
Breast cancer: Top five ways to reduce your risk!
While researchers and health experts are still not certain how to prevent breast cancer, maintaining healthy habits can help reduce your risk.
Sep 14, 2015, 10:15 AM IST
Poor diet, high BP leading causes of death worldwide
Poor diet, high blood pressure and smoking are the leading causes of death worldwide, while unsafe water and childhood undernutrition are also among the top risk factors in India.
Sep 11, 2015, 17:42 PM IST
Stress triggers smoking in new mothers
Mothers who quit smoking in pregnancy are more likely to start again after their baby is born if they feel stressed.
Sep 10, 2015, 17:54 PM IST
