Jharkhand bans 11 brands of pan masala for one year to protect public health
A total of 11 brands, including leading ones, failed to qualify the standards.
May 08, 2020, 21:12 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
WHO calls for increased global action against tobacco
Although tobacco use has declined in most countries and regions, population growth means the total number of people using tobacco has remained stubbornly high.
Jul 29, 2019, 17:36 PM IST
Cigarette butts significantly damage plant growth
Cigarette butts -- the most common form of litter on the planet -- significantly reduce plant growth as their presence in the soil affects the germination success and the length of the stem.
Jul 22, 2019, 16:14 PM IST
HIV patients more likely to develop heart diseases
In the statement, published in the Circulation journal, the researchers indicated that the heart disease risk among HIV patients occurs due to interactions between traditional risk factors, such as diet, lifestyle and tobacco use; and HIV-specific risk factors, such as a chronically activated immune system and inflammation characteristic of chronic HIV.
Jun 04, 2019, 14:56 PM IST
Accelerate actions to slash tobacco use across South-East Asian Region: WHO
It also asked its member countries to undertake targeted actions like developing youth-focused anti-tobacco campaigns, increasing the cost of the product and protecting people from its exposure.
May 30, 2019, 15:55 PM IST
'Yellow line' campaign in Chhattisgarh on World No Tobacco Day
The 'Yellow Line Campaign' is aimed at making people aware about the adverse effects of consumption of tobacco and its products, and preventing the young generation from getting addicted to it.
May 27, 2019, 15:32 PM IST
Passive smoking dangerous for pregnant women, causes stillbirths
An analysis revealed that in Armenia, Indonesia, Jordan, Bangladesh and Nepal more than 50% of pregnant women reported exposure to household secondhand smoke.
Jul 21, 2018, 14:20 PM IST
New set of pictures with helpline number released for tobacco products
The Ministry for Health and Family Welfare has issued new sets of specified health warnings to be used on all tobacco products.
Apr 05, 2018, 23:47 PM IST
Pierce Brosnan says he was 'cheated' by Indian pan masala brand
Pierce Brosnan has alleged that a pan masala brand kept him in the dark about the "hazardous" nature of the product.
Mar 15, 2018, 11:52 AM IST
Tobacco industry makes over USD 9,000 with every smoker's death: Report
The increase in tobacco-related disease and death has been outpaced by the increase in industry profits.
Mar 13, 2018, 17:41 PM IST
Teens who use e-cigarettes more likely to start smoking: Study
It is the largest study to date to estimate the impact between alternative tobacco use and the subsequent start of conventional cigarette smoking in youth.
Jan 16, 2018, 14:19 PM IST
One cigarette is enough to make you an addict, says study
The findings from over 215,000 survey respondents provide strong support for prioritizing efforts to reduce cigarette experimentation among adolescents.
Jan 10, 2018, 17:49 PM IST
SC keeps 'health first', says warnings to cover 85% of a tobacco pack
The Supreme Court on Monday put on hold a lower court`s order that quashed central government rules mandating larger health warnings on tobacco packages, in a setback for the country`s $11 billion tobacco industry.
Jan 09, 2018, 13:53 PM IST
Scientists identify the root of nicotine addiction, may lead to new treatments
Nicotine is a stimulant that works by binding to receptors widely distributed throughout the brain.
Dec 28, 2017, 20:41 PM IST
Expecting mothers, take note! Here's how exposure to smoke during pregnancy can harm your baby
The team conducted a study on 376 newborns and obtained detailed information from parents about smoking exposure during pregnancy and in the home at three and 15 months of age.
Dec 07, 2017, 12:59 PM IST
Over 50% teens believe smoking cuts stress, gives them a 'cool' reputation: Survey
The survey showed that over 52 percent teenagers believed that smoking helps increase concentration levels.
Dec 04, 2017, 20:09 PM IST
US tobacco firms to publish anti-smoking ads in dailies
The accusations were based on a special law called the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organisations Act (RICO), initially promulgated to combat organised crime groups like the mafia.
Nov 23, 2017, 19:00 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
Rise in smoking-related illnesses urges Australia to sue tobacco industry
An estimated 2.6 million adult Australians were smokers in 2014, and smoking remains the country's leading preventable cause of death and disease.
Nov 20, 2017, 11:13 AM IST
