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Young smokers three times more likely to die prematurely, study shows

Smokers face nearly 3 times the risk of premature death from cardiovascular disease compared to people who never smoked, with the risk being higher among those who began smoking early, say researchers

World Nature Conservation Day 2020: Here's how you can make a difference

Some simple habits to implement in your daily life to make a huge difference in conserving the environment

Cigarette sales may see steepest dip in 20 years on lockdown, tax rise

The sector witnessed the last steepest decline in 2015 when sales volume contracted by 8.2 per cent

Trailer company says it will stop hiring nicotine users in 21 US states

U-Haul International employs 30,000 people across the US and Canada.

Smoked ever? Exercise can reduce the risks of lung cancer, says research

"Aerobic exercise at moderate to vigorous intensity such walking, jogging, or elliptical for 20 to 30 minutes three to five times a week can improve cardiorespiratory fitness," says Vainshelboim

E-cigarette ban: Phillip Morris develops an alternative to fill the gap

If things go according to plan, Phillip Morris might be selling the new product through Godfrey Phillips India

Second-hand smoke may not affect people equally to all races, ethnicities

Financial capital, family networks and community resources play a major role as well

Govt proposes ban on e-cigarettes, jail terms for offenders: Report

Health ministry's plan would deal a blow to U.S.-based Juul Labs Inc, which is hoping to launch its e-cigarette in India.

Smokers have more complications after skin cancer surgery, says study

Current smokers were more than nine times as likely to have complications like clots or hematomas

Majority in age-group of 20-30 addicted to smoking in Dehi-NCR: Survey

According to the survey, 56 per cent of the 1,400 respondents thought that smoking helped them get relief from stress. Of them, 55 per cent admitted that they are aware of its ill-effects.

Tobacco gives 'smoking capital' J&K its highest tax revenue, and a crisis

J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Haryana report COPD figures equal or greater than 4,750 per 100,000 population

Thank you China for smoking: Indian tobacco heads to biggest market

Commerce Department has secured market access rights for Indian tobacco in China- the global leader in smoking

Bidi smoking costs India Rs 800 bn every year in ill health, early deaths

However, the tax revenue derived from bidi smoking came to just Rs 4.17 billion in 2016-17

Addicted to tobacco? Here's how Facebook could help you quit smoking

The social media programme had a significant effect on quitting during the time that the intervention was active, amounting to three months

Want to quit smoking? Soon, helpline number on cigarette packs to help you

The Ministry stated that before the new set of specified health warnings come into force, the existing warnings on tobacco product packs shall be continued till August 31

Smoking during pregnancy linked to ADHD risk in offspring

ADHD can affect attention, hyperactivity and self-control, causing difficulty in school and socially

Smoking doesn't relax, it may increase sensitivity to social stress: Study

Social stress is induced when critters are subjected to repeated aggressions by dominant congeners

Smoking during pregnancy may damage babies' liver, says study

The liver plays a major role in regulating metabolism by clearing toxic substances from the body

Smoking socially may cause heart problems

Social smoking was most common among adults under 40

Paying people to stop smoking works, especially in vulnerable groups

In some populations, such as disadvantaged women, smoking rates have increased during this period