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Karnataka Government Bans Staff From Using Tobacco Products Inside Offices
Karnataka government has prohibited its employees from smoking cigarettes and consuming any tobacco products inside government offices and premises.
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Smokeless Tobacco, Betel Nut Drive Oral Cancer Cases In India: Lancet Study
India has the highest number of oral cancer cases among countries in South Asia, driven by increased use of smokeless tobacco products like betel quid with tobacco, gutka, khaini and areca nut, according to a study on Wednesday.
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Commit To Care: The Power of Adherence In Chronic Respiratory Disease Treatment
With asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) on the rise, worsened by air pollution, tobacco use, and changing lifestyles, managing chronic respiratory diseases effectively has become more important than ever.
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World No-Tobacco Day 2024: Here's How Tobacco Use Negatively Affects Your Heart
According to the World Health Organisation, tobacco kills more than 8 million people each year, including an estimated 1.3 million non-smokers who are exposed to second-hand smoke.
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This European Country Bans Sale Of Flavoured Heated Tobacco Products
Spain's government on Tuesday approved a decree that bans the sale of flavoured heated tobacco products as part of efforts to discourage tobacco use, the health ministry said.
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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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Indonesia's Once Chain-Smoking Toddler, Now A Teenager Free From Vices
Around 13 years ago, Aldi Rizal became famous as a two-year-old who smoked 40 cigarettes a day but now he lives a normal and healthy lifestyle.
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Sweden Set To Become Europe's First Smoke-Free Nation As Use Of Snus Rises
Sweden is poised to become Europe's first smoke-free country largely thanks to the popularity of snus, a kind of moist snuff which is placed under the upper lip.
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Cancer Among Under-50 Up 79% In 30 Years, Says Study
Poor diets, alcohol and tobacco use, physical inactivity, and obesity are likely to be among the factors behind this increase in the number of cancer cases.
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Mandatory For Streaming Platforms To Display Anti-Tobacco Warning: Centre
The government has made it mandatory for OTT platforms to display an anti-tobacco health warning as a prominent static message at the bottom of the screen during the period of a tobacco product being displayed or used in a programme.
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US Tobacco User's Tongue Sprouts Green Hair. Look If You Dare
Experts said the hair-like coating can grow to nearly an inch long if the tongue is not regularly scraped.
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World No Tobacco Day 2023: Know The Harmful Effects Of Smoking And Ways To Quit
World No Tobacco Day is observed May 31 every year. The day tries to highlight the negative effects of tobacco use and the importance of quitting.
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Anti-Tobacco Warnings for OTT Programmes Soon, Health Ministry to Amend Relevant Rules
OTT platforms may soon be mandated to display anti-tobacco warnings and disclaimers as are seen in movies screened in theatres and in television programmes with the Health Ministry likely to amend the relevant rules. According to the draft notification, publishers of online curated content displaying tobacco products or their use will be required t...
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World Health Day 2023: Expert Tells Why You Should Immediately Stop Tobacco Use For Good
This World Health Day, take a stand against tobacco and nicotine use. Whether you're chewing tobacco, smoking cigarettes, or vaping, quitting is one of the best things you can do for your health.
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"Nature Lit Cancer": Internet Unhappy With The Video of Solar Powered Cigarette Lighter
The video is receiving negative feedback due to its innovative tobacco promotion, as this gadget could be used as a firestarter and survival tool in harsh outdoor conditions.
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Karnataka Government Bans Staff From Using Tobacco Products Inside Offices
Karnataka government has prohibited its employees from smoking cigarettes and consuming any tobacco products inside government offices and premises.
-
Smokeless Tobacco, Betel Nut Drive Oral Cancer Cases In India: Lancet Study
India has the highest number of oral cancer cases among countries in South Asia, driven by increased use of smokeless tobacco products like betel quid with tobacco, gutka, khaini and areca nut, according to a study on Wednesday.
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Commit To Care: The Power of Adherence In Chronic Respiratory Disease Treatment
With asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) on the rise, worsened by air pollution, tobacco use, and changing lifestyles, managing chronic respiratory diseases effectively has become more important than ever.
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World No-Tobacco Day 2024: Here's How Tobacco Use Negatively Affects Your Heart
According to the World Health Organisation, tobacco kills more than 8 million people each year, including an estimated 1.3 million non-smokers who are exposed to second-hand smoke.
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This European Country Bans Sale Of Flavoured Heated Tobacco Products
Spain's government on Tuesday approved a decree that bans the sale of flavoured heated tobacco products as part of efforts to discourage tobacco use, the health ministry said.
-
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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Indonesia's Once Chain-Smoking Toddler, Now A Teenager Free From Vices
Around 13 years ago, Aldi Rizal became famous as a two-year-old who smoked 40 cigarettes a day but now he lives a normal and healthy lifestyle.
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Sweden Set To Become Europe's First Smoke-Free Nation As Use Of Snus Rises
Sweden is poised to become Europe's first smoke-free country largely thanks to the popularity of snus, a kind of moist snuff which is placed under the upper lip.
-
Cancer Among Under-50 Up 79% In 30 Years, Says Study
Poor diets, alcohol and tobacco use, physical inactivity, and obesity are likely to be among the factors behind this increase in the number of cancer cases.
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Mandatory For Streaming Platforms To Display Anti-Tobacco Warning: Centre
The government has made it mandatory for OTT platforms to display an anti-tobacco health warning as a prominent static message at the bottom of the screen during the period of a tobacco product being displayed or used in a programme.
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US Tobacco User's Tongue Sprouts Green Hair. Look If You Dare
Experts said the hair-like coating can grow to nearly an inch long if the tongue is not regularly scraped.
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World No Tobacco Day 2023: Know The Harmful Effects Of Smoking And Ways To Quit
World No Tobacco Day is observed May 31 every year. The day tries to highlight the negative effects of tobacco use and the importance of quitting.
-
Anti-Tobacco Warnings for OTT Programmes Soon, Health Ministry to Amend Relevant Rules
OTT platforms may soon be mandated to display anti-tobacco warnings and disclaimers as are seen in movies screened in theatres and in television programmes with the Health Ministry likely to amend the relevant rules. According to the draft notification, publishers of online curated content displaying tobacco products or their use will be required t...
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World Health Day 2023: Expert Tells Why You Should Immediately Stop Tobacco Use For Good
This World Health Day, take a stand against tobacco and nicotine use. Whether you're chewing tobacco, smoking cigarettes, or vaping, quitting is one of the best things you can do for your health.
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"Nature Lit Cancer": Internet Unhappy With The Video of Solar Powered Cigarette Lighter
The video is receiving negative feedback due to its innovative tobacco promotion, as this gadget could be used as a firestarter and survival tool in harsh outdoor conditions.
