No To Menthol Cigarette: New York City Legislation May Make This Happen

MEDICINE & HEALTH 09.18.2019 09:41 AM

The members of the city council of New York are thinking about turning the proposal to ban the sales of menthol cigarettes in the city into a law.

Vitamin E Essential Oil: Could It Be Causing Deadly Vaping Illness?

09.10.2019 09:04 AM

Officials of the Food and Drug Administration of the US may have found a clue. For several weeks, health officials have been spending time looking into the mysterious vaping related illness causing several deaths across the country.

Vaping Must Stop Now, Health Officials Say

09.03.2019 08:43 AM

The warning about vaping came after a mysterious lung disease has been linked to vaping. Vaping might probably be not the best idea to do right now, health officials warn.

Cigarettes Consumed Is Now 1.5 Billion Less

08.29.2019 08:34 AM

The average consumption of smokers all over the world has been recorded to hit its lowest sing 2011, research finds.

Vaping May Be Worse For Blood Vessels, Even In The Absence of Nicotine

08.26.2019 08:40 AM

A smoker may think he is choosing the better alternative to tobacco smoking, but studies show that vaping may be bad for blood vessels too.

Vaping Linked to Impaired Blood Vessels

08.24.2019 08:33 AM

In London, a study has revealed that young people who have used electronic cigarettes, even those without nicotine, have shown signs of impaired blood vessel function.

Smoking As A Nonsmoker Due To Air Pollution

08.21.2019 07:19 AM

Nonsmokers think that they have freed themselves from the risks of developing lung diseases by not smoking, but breathing in air pollution is like smoking a pack everyday.

Get Ready For "No Tobacco Day"

05.22.2019 14:19 PM

Aside from claiming people’s lives, smoking causes more harm to people and the environment, according to the World Health Organization.

Developing Dementia: Here Are Risk Factors To Watch Out For

05.15.2019 11:06 AM

If you are a smoker, your risk of developing dementia are much higher. The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified 12 lifestyle conditions that fuel the advent of dementia.

Pleasant Aromas Can Help Smokers Quit, Study Shows

04.19.2019 10:44 AM

Cravings for cigarettes dropped about 19% after the experiment If you are a smoker who is trying to kick the habit, you can do so by smelling lemon, peppermint or vanilla.

Partner Up if You Want to Stop Smoking

04.12.2019 11:02 AM

It works best in pair to kick the habit A study presented at EuroPrevent 2019, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology, has a central message in it, which is kicking the habit works best in pair.

E-cigarette users are reporting seizures to the FDA

04.04.2019 19:21 PM

The agency needs more information to determine if there’s a link between vaping and the medical events

More Americans think e-cigarettes are harmful

03.30.2019 10:59 AM

More American adults perceive electronic cigarettes to be as harmful as or more harmful than regular cigarettes, according to a new analysis.

E-Cigarettes: Vaporizing the Competition

03.17.2019 10:22 AM

The less of two evils? We are all familiar with the dangers of traditional cigarettes. And with the increasing bans worldwide on smokers it is no wonder e-cigarettes, more commonly known as vape or vaping, are beginning to be the go to alternative for smokers.

Studies show that smoking during pregnancy can double the chance of a baby’s death

03.11.2019 17:44 PM

This study analyzed about 20 million births and around 19,000 unexpected infant deaths. Published on Monday in the journal Pediatrics, an analyzed data on smoking during pregnancy from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's birth/infant death data that was set between 2007 and 2011 showed that the risk of death rises by .

E-cigarettes Containing Nicotine Increase Arterial Stiffness, Heart Rate & Blood Pressure

09.11.2017 09:54 AM

A recent study suggests that e-cigarettes increase the arterial stiffness, blood pressure and heart rate in humans.

Health Benefits After Quitting Smoking Can Be Availed Faster Than Majority Of The People Can Realize

06.20.2017 19:45 PM

People who quit smoking can avail several health benefits faster than most of the people think. Some people consider quitting smoking is a daunting task and brings benefits slowly.

Low-Dosage Of Cannabis THC Relieves Stress, But Smoking More Dosage Increases Anxiety Levels

06.04.2017 02:19 AM

Low or high THC dosage is important to consider as it affects a person's stress and anxiety levels.

Quit Smoking Using These Smartphone Apps

05.29.2017 11:26 AM

Quitting smoking can be a difficult task for a smoker. Sometimes with medical help also, it becomes a very hard task for the smokers to quit smoking. For those who are ready, there are some smartphone apps which can help in the task.

Tobacco Epidemic Continues As WHO Strengthens Anti-Smoking Measures

03.23.2017 02:20 AM

Tobacco use decreased to just 2.5 percent after a decade of World Health Organization's anti-smoking campaign.

Candy-Flavoured Ads Entice Kids To Vaping, Study Claims

01.20.2016 03:21 AM

According to a British study, promotional ads featuring e-cigarettes available with flavours such as bubble gum and chocolate seem to highly entice children to purchase and try e-cigarettes.