Tag: smokers

Smoking kills

However, none have quantified and compared the incidence of Stemi associated with smoking between genders and within different age groups.

July 3, 2019

India pushes for tobacco exports to China

A delegation of Indian Tobacco Board (ITB) led by its Chairperson K Sunitha held talks with Zhang Jianmin, Chief Commissioner of State Tobacco Monopoly Administration (STMA) on Friday and made out a case for China to open its market for import of tobacco from India.

June 29, 2019

New drugs may help smokers kick the butt

Nicotine triggers the release of dopamine and serotonin, two pleasure-causing chemicals produced by the body.

August 28, 2018

Daily exercise may boost better lung function among smokers

Physical activity improves respiratory muscle endurance and strength via a short or moderate-term effect.

February 6, 2018

Smoke in the head

They say, fire in the heart sometimes sends smoke to the head. Especially if one is a chainsmoker, one can surely understand what it feels like when a smoker is deprived of a puff. The dreary chores of the present day life, hectic schedules and lack of rest are some of the major reasons cited …

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October 16, 2017

E-cigarette ban wipes out less harmful alternative for smokers: Experts

Banning e-cigarettes may deprive Indian smokers of a substantially less harmful alternative, which can be against public health and can result in adverse consequences, experts have warned. Some states in India, including Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Punjab, Maharashtra and Kerala, have prohibited sales of e-cigarettes, while tobacco cigarettes remain legal. According to media reports, the …

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September 2, 2017

Smokers with diabetes more at risk of early death

Heavy smokers with diabetes may be at double the risk of facing an early death, a study led by an Indian-origin researcher has found. Diabetes is a chronic illness in which there are high levels of glucose in the blood. People with diabetes may also be at risk for numerous other health complications. “The study …

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November 23, 2016