Tobacco
Scientists debating on 'benefits' of E-cigarettes
Scientists are debating whether E-cigarettes that help smokers quit, ban reflexes and does no harm. Electronic cigarettes could be one of the biggest public health opportunities of our ti…
Weight loss
E-cigarettes may not be as safe as previously believed
A new study has revealed that e-cigarette exposure impairs immune responses in mouse model, suggesting that it may not be as safe as previously believed. In a study with mice, Johns Hopkins Bloom…
Smoking
China plans hike in cigarette taxes, prices to deter smokers
China is considering raising cigarette prices and taxes, a health official said on Wednesday, as the world's largest tobacco consumer fights to stub out a pervasive habit. Smoking is …
Tobacco
China considers tougher tobacco controls
China, the world's biggest tobacco market, is considering a draft regulation that would ban indoor smoking, limit outdoor smoking and end tobacco advertising, the state-run Xinhua news agency h…
Smoking
Smoking may lead to excess calorie intake
Cigarette smoking may dull the ability to taste fats and sweets, according to a new study on obese women. Researchers from Washington University in St Louis found that despite craving high-fat, sugar…
Tobacco
Jammu and Kashmir steps up anti-tobacco campaign, fines over 500 violators
Stepping up the anti-tobacco crusade in Jammu and Kashmir, the state police has fined over 500 persons for violating Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products Act during last month. "Poli…
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