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  1. Mumbai: Man booked for smoking e-cigarette on Indigo flight

    Mumbai: Man booked for smoking e-cigarette on Indigo flight

    Mumbai, Mumbai Police has registered a case against a man caught smoking e-cigarette on an IndiGo flight. Police gave this information on Friday.An official said that the incident happened on July 8 at around 9 pm on a Coimbatore-Mumbai flight.He said a senior member of the cabin crew saw...
  2. Smoking may be most important factor affecting cognition with age: study

    Smoking may be most important factor affecting cognition with age: study

    New Delhi, Smokers could experience up to 85 percent more decline in their cognitive abilities, such as memory and speech, compared to those who do not smoke, according to a study.The researchers, who analyzed 16 varied combinations of lifestyle factors, including physical activity, alcohol...
  3. Cut back on smoking to avoid cognitive aging: study

    Cut back on smoking to avoid cognitive aging: study

    The study, published in Nature Communications, is based on a 10-year survey of 32,000 adults aged 50 or older from 14 countries in Europe.The team, led by researchers from University College London, UK, showed that lifestyles that include smoking lead to faster cognitive decline. People who...
  4. Lifestyle measures important to increase good cholesterol levels: Experts

    Lifestyle measures important to increase good cholesterol levels: Experts

    Taking to social media platformOn the other hand, higher levels of good cholesterol may also protect against the "risk of heart attacks, strokes and premature death."To increase HDL-C levels, "lifestyle measures are key," the doctor said, sharing some tips.Sudhir said getting a good seven...
  5. Passenger booked for smoking inside toilet of Delhi-Mumbai flight

    Passenger booked for smoking inside toilet of Delhi-Mumbai flight

    Mumbai: A case has been registered against a 38-year-old man after he was found smoking inside the toilet of a flight coming from Delhi to Mumbai. Police gave this information on Friday.The official said that the incident took place on Wednesday evening on an IndiGo flight from the country's...
  6. Experts say obesity, smoking are major causes of Alzheimer's disease

    Experts say obesity, smoking are major causes of Alzheimer's disease

    Alzheimer's is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, which constitutes a serious public health problem.It leads to memory loss, cognitive decline, and inability to perform daily tasks.Experts explained that obesity and smoking are the main risk factors for vascular dementia and can...
  7. In UP, the bride refused to marry after seeing the groom drunk and smoking ganja.

    In UP, the bride refused to marry after seeing the groom drunk and smoking ganja.

    Bhadohi (UP), a bride allegedly refused to marry her groom after she found him misbehaving in an inebriated condition and smoking marijuana during the wedding ceremony, police said on Thursday.He told that people from the bride's side took the groom, Tehsildar Gautam, his father Jaiprakash and...
  8. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah shares experience of smoking, warns of peer pressure

    Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah shares experience of smoking, warns of peer pressure

    He was speaking after inaugurating the free health check-up and treatment camp organized for officers and staff of the Secretariat at the banquet hall Vidhan Soudha.CM said that addiction can occur due to peer pressure. “But we must always be vigilant and protect ourselves. I used to smoke...
  9. Empowering a Tobacco-Free Generation: Fame Finders Media's 2024 Campaign

    Empowering a Tobacco-Free Generation: Fame Finders Media's 2024 Campaign

    VMP New Delhi [India], June 1: In recognition of World No Tobacco Day 2024, Fam Finders Media is running a campaign to raise awareness about the harmful and deadly effects of tobacco use. Committed to promoting an active and healthy lifestyle, Fame Finders Media provides a platform for...
  10. Children most vulnerable to third-hand smoke: Expert

    Children most vulnerable to third-hand smoke: Expert

    World No Tobacco Day is observed every year on 31 May to raise awareness about the health risks caused by tobacco use.Thirdhand smoke contains more than 250 residual chemicals including nicotine, cancer-causing substances such as formaldehyde and naphthalene. It builds up on surfaces over time...
  11. Nicotine replacement therapy can help smokers quit by 70 percent
symptoms

    Nicotine replacement therapy can help smokers quit by 70 percent symptoms

    World No Tobacco Day is observed every year on 31 May and is a reminder of the ongoing fight against tobacco addiction.Data shows that India is home to 266.8 million adult tobacco users, which includes cigarette and beedi smokers as well as smokeless tobacco users who purchase the product in...
  12. Zeenat Aman recalls how Dimple Kapadia stood by her during very difficult times

    Zeenat Aman recalls how Dimple Kapadia stood by her during very difficult times

    Zeenat told that when she was getting very upset, Dimple was with her.On Tuesday, Zeenat shared an old picture of herself with Dimple and director Joy Mukherjee on her Instagram. ,The actress penned a long note in the caption as she took a stroll down memory lane.Zeenat, who was looking...
  13. How does smoking increase the risk of premature menopause in women?

    How does smoking increase the risk of premature menopause in women?

    Premature menopause is the cessation of menstruation before the age of 40, which can have a profound impact on a woman's health and quality of life.Jayshree Gajraj, senior consultant, obstetrics and gynecology, MGM Healthcare, told IANS that smoking hastens premature menopause, which increases...
  14. Endoscopy exposes healthcare workers to toxic fumes equivalent to 1
cigarette per procedure

    Endoscopy exposes healthcare workers to toxic fumes equivalent to 1 cigarette per procedure

    The study, led by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital in the US, said endoscopic procedures that produce smoke include a procedure that uses an electric current to remove polyps."Surgeons have rules and guidelines to minimize smoke exposure in the operating room, but these do not exist...
  15. One man arrested for smoking on Muscat-Mumbai flight

    One man arrested for smoking on Muscat-Mumbai flight

    Mumbai: A 51-year-old passenger was caught for smoking in the toilet of a flight while traveling from Muscat to Mumbai, an official said on Wednesday.He said the incident took place on Vistara flight UK234, which took off from Muscat for the Maharashtra capital at 11.56 pm on Monday night...
  16. Inside Scoop: Fashion's Biggest Night, Met Gala Secrets, Protocols

    Inside Scoop: Fashion's Biggest Night, Met Gala Secrets, Protocols

    Washington [US], The Met Gala, a pinnacle event of the fashion world, is not just about the glitz and glamor on the red carpet; It's a carefully planned affair with its own set of rules! News recently obtained an interview where Met curator Andrew Bolton shared insight into what might cause a...
  17. Study finds health behaviors stable during middle adulthood

    Study finds health behaviors stable during middle adulthood

    New Delhi: Health behaviors adopted by people remain relatively stable during middle adulthood, starting when one turns 40, a new research has found.Following the individuals over a 19-year period, researchers observed largely positive changes, such as a reduction in smoking and general...
  18. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces opposition over his smoking ban plan

    British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces opposition over his smoking ban plan

    London, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is again facing very vocal opposition to his plan to effectively ban smoking for anyone aged 15 and under, as the House of Commons on Tuesday A bill has come up for vote.The British Indian leader proposed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill last year...
  19. Secondhand smoking linked with dangerous heart rhythm disorder: Study

    Secondhand smoking linked with dangerous heart rhythm disorder: Study

    According to the study presented at the European Heart Rhythm Association EHR 2024, a scientific conference of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), exposure to second-hand smoke increases the risk of developing 'atrial fibrillation' significantly. As the exposure time increases.Atrial...
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