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8th March, 2013
Pakistan cracks down on South Korean cigarettes
The Federal Board of Revenue ran an advertisement in newspapers, warning that PINE cigarettes were being sold on the market without duty.
The Federal Board of Revenue ran an advertisement in newspapers, warning that PINE cigarettes were being sold on the market without duty.
1st December, 2012
Australia introduces plain packaging for cigarettes in anti-smoking move
All cigarettes now have to be sold in identical, olive-brown packets bearing the same typeface and largely covered with graphic health warnings.
All cigarettes now have to be sold in identical, olive-brown packets bearing the same typeface and largely covered with graphic health warnings.
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1st November, 2012
Save smokers
While there are plenty of hearts that bleed for other endangered species, smokers don’t get a sliver of public sympathy.
While there are plenty of hearts that bleed for other endangered species, smokers don’t get a sliver of public sympathy.
27th October, 2012
Women smokers who quit before 40 gain nine years in lifespan
The survey showed that smoking throughout adulthood chopped on average 11 years off lifespan.
The survey showed that smoking throughout adulthood chopped on average 11 years off lifespan.
30th August, 2012
Shisha smoking as bad as cigarettes for lungs: study
According to a 2005 study by the WHO, water pipe smoke has high concentrations of toxic compounds.
According to a 2005 study by the WHO, water pipe smoke has high concentrations of toxic compounds.
28th June, 2012
Smoking, diabetes, obesity shrinks the brain: Study
It is essential to avoid smoking and keep weight, blood sugar levels and blood pressure under control.
It is essential to avoid smoking and keep weight, blood sugar levels and blood pressure under control.
27th June, 2012
Women’s lung cancer deaths up in parts of US: study
Lung cancer rates have been falling across the United States over the past decade, study says.
Lung cancer rates have been falling across the United States over the past decade, study says.
21st June, 2012
Smoking tied to skin cancer
Studies have linked smoking to a long list of health effects, including heart disease and lung cancer but the evidence has been mixed.
Studies have linked smoking to a long list of health effects, including heart disease and lung cancer but the evidence has been mixed.
15th June, 2012
Secondhand smoke tied to more health effects- Study
People regularly exposed to secondhand smoke may have increased risks of dying from strokes and emphysema.
People regularly exposed to secondhand smoke may have increased risks of dying from strokes and emphysema.
2nd June, 2012
Global cancer cases could rise 75 per cent by 2030
The researchers predict that at least one-fifth of the new cancer cases will likely be due to preventable factors.
The researchers predict that at least one-fifth of the new cancer cases will likely be due to preventable factors.
31st May, 2012
In pictures: World no tobacco day
The World Health Organization (WHO) commemorates World No Tobacco Day on May 31 each year.
The World Health Organization (WHO) commemorates World No Tobacco Day on May 31 each year.
23rd May, 2012
Kids suffer long-term from parents’ smoking: study
“We looked at blood vessel elasticity by measuring the ability of an artery in the arm to expand and contract,” Gall said.
“We looked at blood vessel elasticity by measuring the ability of an artery in the arm to expand and contract,” Gall said.
24th April, 2012
Aspirin tied to lower lung cancer risk in women
Women who took aspirin at least a couple of times a week had a much lower risk of developing lung cancer, whether or not they…
Women who took aspirin at least a couple of times a week had a much lower risk of developing lung cancer, whether or not they…
8th April, 2012
Tobacco display ban comes into force in England
A ban on tobacco displays in large shops and supermarkets came into force in England on Friday.
A ban on tobacco displays in large shops and supermarkets came into force in England on Friday.
16th March, 2012
Anti-smoking efforts save 800,000 US lives: study
WASHINGTON: Higher taxes on cigarettes, limits on selling to kids and campaigns to educate people on the dangers of smoking have saved nearly 800,000 lives,…
WASHINGTON: Higher taxes on cigarettes, limits on selling to kids and campaigns to educate people on the dangers of smoking have saved nearly 800,000 lives,…
12th March, 2012
Indonesian boy, eight, smokes two packs a day
“This is yet another evidence showing the government has been defeated by the tobacco industry.”
“This is yet another evidence showing the government has been defeated by the tobacco industry.”
7th February, 2012
Male smokers lose brain function faster as they age
LONDON: Men who smoke suffer a more rapid decline in brain function as they age than their non-smoking counterparts, with their cognitive decline as rapid…
LONDON: Men who smoke suffer a more rapid decline in brain function as they age than their non-smoking counterparts, with their cognitive decline as rapid…
6th February, 2012
Too many kids breathe others’ smoke in cars: CDC
CHICAGO: Texting while driving, speeding and back-seat hanky-panky aren’t all that parents need to worry about when their kids are in cars: Add secondhand…
CHICAGO: Texting while driving, speeding and back-seat hanky-panky aren’t all that parents need to worry about when their kids are in cars: Add secondhand…
3rd February, 2012
Smoking tied to higher psoriasis risk: study
Smokers have an increased risk of developing the chronic skin condition psoriasis, and that appears to be true both for people who currently smoke as…
Smokers have an increased risk of developing the chronic skin condition psoriasis, and that appears to be true both for people who currently smoke as…
3rd February, 2012
Lifestyle changes can help prevent cancers: WHO
Halting tobacco use, for instance, could therefore help cut cancer mortality rates.
Halting tobacco use, for instance, could therefore help cut cancer mortality rates.
