Tag: Smoking

New York: Children whose mothers use marijuana are more likely to start smoking weed an average of two years earlier, which can lead to severe neuropsychiatric and social consequences, according to a new study. The results, led by researchers from the Brown University in Rhode Island, US, suggested that mothers who used marijuana increased their […]

Toronto: Women, please take note. New mothers exposed to cigarette smoke in their homes may stop breastfeeding sooner as compared to those who are not exposed to second-hand smoke, a new study suggests. The study, published in the journal Breastfeeding Medicine, found that exposure to household smokers had a substantial negative effect on breastfeeding practices. […]

Toronto:  While looking slim is in fashion amongst teenaged girls, intentional weight loss might increase the risk of developing health-compromising behaviour like smoking, binge drinking and skipping breakfast, warn researchers. Teenaged dieters were 1.6 times more likely to smoke and skip breakfast, and 1.5 times more likely to smoke and engage in binge drinking than […]

New York: Smokers were 2.5 times more likely to quit post a cessation intervention programme delivered entirely on social networking giant Facebook than by other online quit-smoking programmes, a clinical trial has showed. Young adults are less likely to use evidence-based treatments for smoking cessation such as medication, counselling or phone-based quit lines, research has […]

New York: Smoking and alcohol consumption increase lifetime risk of a rapid and irregular heart rate, called atrial fibrillation, which can lead to a stroke, dementia, heart failure and other complications, a new study says. The results, published in the journal The BMJ, showed that that among individuals aged 55 years or older, the overall […]

New Delhi: Fearing a blanket ban on e-cigarettes by the government in view of the limited awareness about the relative benefits of vaping over smoking, the Association of Vapors India (AVI) on Saturday stressed that nicotine should not be blamed for smoking-related deaths. There is a widespread misconception about the health risks of vaping, which […]

Toronto: A drug usually prescribed for helping people quit smoking may increase the risk of developing cardiovascular event, according to new research. While varenicline has been known to triple the chances of a person quitting smoking, patients who were prescribed the drug were 34 per cent more likely to have an emergency department visit or […]

Delhi: Around 50 per cent of teenagers in India smoke cigarettes as they believe it helps reduce stress, and because smoking makes them appear “cool”, finds a survey. The survey showed that over 52 per cent teenagers believed that smoking helps increase concentration levels. While nearly 90 per cent of teenagers said they would continue […]

London: Looking older than your true age? Stop heavy drinking and smoking, new study suggests. Heavy drinking and smoking are linked to visible signs of physical ageing, according to the study published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. Light to moderate drinking is not associated with looking older than one’s years, the […]

New York: Parents smoking in front of their kids usually believe that there is no presence of tobacco smoke in the air. However, they may be wrong as the dangers of second-hand smoking might still affect the young ones, says a study. The study, published in the journal Nicotine and Tobacco Research, stated that parents […]

New York: Drinking alcohol or smoking may not only damage teeth but also lead to increased incidences of failure in dental fillings, warned researchers. The findings, led by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh, showed that within two years of the dental procedure, fillings failed more often in patients who drank alcohol, while the overall […]

New York: People living with HIV who adhere to antiretroviral therapy but smoke tobacco cigarettes are more likely to die from lung cancer than from AIDS, a study led by an Indian-origin researcher has revealed. The findings showed that overall people with HIV who take antiviral medicines but who also smoke are six to 13 […]

Toronto: Finding it hard to quit the bad habit of smoking? Joining a running group can help you say no to tobacco, a study has claimed. The study, led by researchers from the University of British Columbia (UBC), evaluated Run to Quit — a national initiative targeting smoking cessation through group-based running clinics. The results showed […]

New York: Electronic cigarettes loaded with nicotine-based liquid are potentially as harmful as tobacco cigarettes when it comes to cancer causing DNA damage, new research has found. Electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes are battery-powered devices that heat up liquid and turn it into an aerosol vapour that can be inhaled. Using e-cigarettes is also called ‘vaping’. […]

New York: If you have gone through angioplasty, kicking the butt clearly implies a healthier quality of life compared to those who smoke, says a study. “It is a no-brainer. Stopping smoking seems like a relatively easy way to increase your chances of getting the best outcomes from angioplasty,” said senior author and cardiologist John […]