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Why FBI Head Kash Patel Was Removed As Acting Chief Of US Gun Control Body
The Trump administration has removed FBI chief Kash Patel from his role as the acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
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E-Cigarettes Cause These 5 Health Risks
Understanding the potential health risks of vaping is crucial for making informed health decisions.
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BCCI Set To Take Major Decision On Tobacco And Crypto Company Sponsorships
The BCCI will form the organising committee of the Women's ODI World Cup besides taking a call on the venues for the ICC event it will be hosting later this year at its Apex Council emergent meeting in Kolkata on March 22.
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Here's Why We Need Better Tobacco Control Programs To Promote Cessation
Tobacco cessation is a complex behavioral process that requires tailored, science-based interventions.
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Government Asks BCCI To Take Steps To Prevent Surrogate Tobacco Ads By Sportspersons
The Union Health Ministry has urged the BCCI and the Sports Authority of India to take measures to prevent surrogate advertisements of tobacco and alcohol by sportspersons.
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No More Tobacco Ads At Cricket Stadiums? BCCI Set To Receive New Mandate: Report
The Union Health Ministry is planning to instruct the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to stop putting hoardings with advertisements for smokeless tobacco products at cricket venues.
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Ban Flavoured Vapes: WHO Urges Countries To Use Tobacco-Style Controls
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday urged governments to treat e-cigarettes similarly to tobacco and ban all flavours, threatening cigarette companies' bets on smoking alternatives.
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BCCI Prohibits Women’s Premier League Teams from Featuring Crypto Ads
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has banned all the participating WPL teams from engaging with crypto-related sponsors. In its advisory to the five registered teams, the Indian cricket body said that “no franchisee shall undertake a partnership or any kind of association with an entity that is in any way connected/related to an en...
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Jharkhand To Get WHO Award For Tobacco Control
Recognising its efforts in controlling tobacco consumption, the World Health Organization (WHO) has selected Jharkhand for the World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) Award-2022, an official said on Sunday.
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Number Of Smokers Globally Expected To Fall To 1.27 Billion By 2025: WHO
The number of smokers worldwide has dropped steadily in recent years, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, urging countries to step up control measures further to kick deadly tobacco addiction.
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WHO Honours Harsh Vardhan For Tobacco Control Efforts
World Health Organisation (WHO) has awarded Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan with 'WHO Director-General Special Recognition Award' for his accomplishments in the area of tobacco control.
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World No Tobacco Day 2021: Here's Why Quitters Are Winners
World No Tobacco Day 2021: Today is World No Tobacco Day. The theme of 2021 theme and campaign of World No Tobacco Day is: Commit to Quit. Ending the global tobacco epidemic is a defining challenge in global health
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World Cancer Day 2021: Boost Your Lung Health With These Tips To Control Lung Cancer Risk
World Cancer Day 2021: The theme for the World Cancer Day 2021 is 'I am and I will.' Smoking and tobacco use are amongst the major causes of lung cancer. Read here t know how to prevent it.
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Health Warning Labels On Sodas And Colas May Help Reduce The Consumption - Experts Reveal
The study on Health Warning Labels on sodas and colas takes a cue from University of Michigan School of Public Health and UC Davis' earlier initiatives to control tobacco consumption.
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World Diabetes Day 2020: Expert Decodes The Link Between Diabetes And Heart Disease
World Diabetes Day 2020: Important risk factors which predict future risk of heart disease in a diabetic patient: age, gender, family history of heart disease, bad eating habits, physical inactivity, obesity, hypertension, high cholesterol, smoking/tobacco, alcohol, mental stress etc.
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Why FBI Head Kash Patel Was Removed As Acting Chief Of US Gun Control Body
The Trump administration has removed FBI chief Kash Patel from his role as the acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
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E-Cigarettes Cause These 5 Health Risks
Understanding the potential health risks of vaping is crucial for making informed health decisions.
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BCCI Set To Take Major Decision On Tobacco And Crypto Company Sponsorships
The BCCI will form the organising committee of the Women's ODI World Cup besides taking a call on the venues for the ICC event it will be hosting later this year at its Apex Council emergent meeting in Kolkata on March 22.
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Here's Why We Need Better Tobacco Control Programs To Promote Cessation
Tobacco cessation is a complex behavioral process that requires tailored, science-based interventions.
-
Government Asks BCCI To Take Steps To Prevent Surrogate Tobacco Ads By Sportspersons
The Union Health Ministry has urged the BCCI and the Sports Authority of India to take measures to prevent surrogate advertisements of tobacco and alcohol by sportspersons.
-
No More Tobacco Ads At Cricket Stadiums? BCCI Set To Receive New Mandate: Report
The Union Health Ministry is planning to instruct the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to stop putting hoardings with advertisements for smokeless tobacco products at cricket venues.
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Ban Flavoured Vapes: WHO Urges Countries To Use Tobacco-Style Controls
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday urged governments to treat e-cigarettes similarly to tobacco and ban all flavours, threatening cigarette companies' bets on smoking alternatives.
-
BCCI Prohibits Women’s Premier League Teams from Featuring Crypto Ads
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has banned all the participating WPL teams from engaging with crypto-related sponsors. In its advisory to the five registered teams, the Indian cricket body said that “no franchisee shall undertake a partnership or any kind of association with an entity that is in any way connected/related to an en...
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Jharkhand To Get WHO Award For Tobacco Control
Recognising its efforts in controlling tobacco consumption, the World Health Organization (WHO) has selected Jharkhand for the World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) Award-2022, an official said on Sunday.
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Number Of Smokers Globally Expected To Fall To 1.27 Billion By 2025: WHO
The number of smokers worldwide has dropped steadily in recent years, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, urging countries to step up control measures further to kick deadly tobacco addiction.
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WHO Honours Harsh Vardhan For Tobacco Control Efforts
World Health Organisation (WHO) has awarded Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan with 'WHO Director-General Special Recognition Award' for his accomplishments in the area of tobacco control.
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World No Tobacco Day 2021: Here's Why Quitters Are Winners
World No Tobacco Day 2021: Today is World No Tobacco Day. The theme of 2021 theme and campaign of World No Tobacco Day is: Commit to Quit. Ending the global tobacco epidemic is a defining challenge in global health
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World Cancer Day 2021: Boost Your Lung Health With These Tips To Control Lung Cancer Risk
World Cancer Day 2021: The theme for the World Cancer Day 2021 is 'I am and I will.' Smoking and tobacco use are amongst the major causes of lung cancer. Read here t know how to prevent it.
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Health Warning Labels On Sodas And Colas May Help Reduce The Consumption - Experts Reveal
The study on Health Warning Labels on sodas and colas takes a cue from University of Michigan School of Public Health and UC Davis' earlier initiatives to control tobacco consumption.
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World Diabetes Day 2020: Expert Decodes The Link Between Diabetes And Heart Disease
World Diabetes Day 2020: Important risk factors which predict future risk of heart disease in a diabetic patient: age, gender, family history of heart disease, bad eating habits, physical inactivity, obesity, hypertension, high cholesterol, smoking/tobacco, alcohol, mental stress etc.
