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Respiratory disorders can decrease lifespan in older people

Respiratory symptoms may predict life expectancy in elder people.

04 Jul 2019 9:50 AM

Eventually, they want to stop using e-cigarettes the same way a traditional smoker wants to quit smoking cigarettes. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Why people want to quit e-cigarettes

Most e-cigarette users want to quit, study suggests.

26 May 2019 11:40 AM

Cigarettes themselves have chemicals that can cause cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Prostate cancer survival odds worse for smokers

Prostate cancer diagnosis, even when it is not associated with tobacco smoking, is a teachable moment for patients to quit smoking.

07 Jun 2018 10:21 AM

Not all men with localized prostate tumors get aggressive treatment with surgery or radiation (Photo: AFP)

Smokers have lesser odds of surviving prostate cancer

Former smoking was associated with higher risk of relapse, but not with spread or cancer-specific death.

06 Jun 2018 8:22 PM

As evidenced by the situation in India and around the globe, there is still a tremendous amount of work to do,” said Dr Yach. (Photo: Pixabay)

53 per cent unsuccessful in attempts to quit smoking

Twenty-five per cent of smokers are using e-cigarette or vaping device to cut down smoking.

01 Jun 2018 6:28 AM

Hookah behind half of tobacco smoking in young: study

This is why smoke loads can be so large for hookah users, even if they use infrequently.

17 May 2018 3:24 PM

Loss of muscle mass and strength did not occur in those who exercise regularly. (Photo: Pixabay)

Regular exercise slows down ageing: study

Researchers assessed the health of older adults who had exercised most of their adult lives to see if this could slow down ageing.

10 Mar 2018 6:29 PM

Risks are heightened by the addition of daily cups of "burning hot" tea. (Photo: Pixabay)

Drinking hot tea can increase risk of oesophageal cancer

The risks to smokers also increase with high-temperature tea drinking.

12 Feb 2018 1:45 PM

Comparing patients with high blood pressure-related brain bleeds to similar people in the same communities without stroke. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eating green leafy vegetables may reduce stroke risk: study

The research was presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2018.

28 Jan 2018 12:23 PM

This study shows that diet might help repair lung damage in people who have stopped smoking. (Photo: Pixabay)

Two tomatoes a day may keep lung disease at bay: study

Similar benefits were observed with apples too.

21 Dec 2017 2:36 PM

Moreover, 46 per cent teenagers believed that smoking makes them appear ‘cool’ among their peers. (Photo: Pixabay)

If Parents can smoke, it’s okay for us: 89 per cent teenagers

A study reveals that 87 per cent teenagers believe that watching actors smoke in movies promotes smoking among the audience.

05 Dec 2017 5:04 AM

Scientists associated with the study have even gone on to say that women who work under artificial lights, like night shift workers are even more at risk of developing the disease (Photo: Pixabay)

Risk of cancer in women increased by exposure to artificial light

Researchers say artificial light could work by blocking a hormone that helps stave off the disease.

18 Aug 2017 3:11 PM

Quitting smoking decreases the risk of recurrent depressive episodes that can lead to hospitalisation. (Photo: Pixabay)

Smokers with mental illness wish to quit smoking

Patients with mental illness are highly benefitted from lesser use of cigarettes

30 Dec 2016 7:25 PM

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