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Goa Nightclub Fire Tragedy: Why Suffocation Claims More Lives Than Burns
In the Goa nightclub blaze that killed 25 people, police say nearly all victims died by suffocation, not flame burns. Medical evidence confirms that in indoor fires worldwide, smoke inhalation causes the majority of deaths.
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Smoking Increases Risk Of Spinal Disc Damage, Doctors Warn
Doctors at the North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS) here have warned that smoking significantly increases the risk of developing a slipped disc, also known as lumbar disc herniation.
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"Surrounded By Smoke, Jumped From Window": Hostel Survivors On Ahmedabad Crash
The Air India Dreamliner crashed into the doctors' hostel minutes after taking off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday.
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8 Killed, 750 Injured In Massive Explosion At Iran's Most Advanced Port
At least eight people were killed and 750 injured after several containers exploded at a key Iranian port on Saturday, causing a massive fire. Videos showed thick smoke billowing from the port area.
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AIIMS Delhi Declared "Tobacco-Free Zone", Smoking A Punishable Offence
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi premises have been declared as a "Tobacco Free Zone".
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Video: Huge Cloud Of Smoke As Massive Fire Breaks Out At Punjab Hospital
A massive fire broke out at a government medical college in Punjab's Amritsar this evening. However, the patients were evacuated in time out of the building, averting any major tragedy.
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High Blood Pressure: 5 Ways To Manage Your Numbers Without Medication
High blood pressure: Following a healthy diet with no processed food and weight loss are a few of the many effective yet underrated lifestyle measures that can help in managing hypertension without medication.
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Know The Importance Of Discussing Erectile Dysfunction With Your Doctor
Erectile dysfunction is often an ignored problem which may affect mental and emotional well-being of the couple if not addressed on time. Read here to know how the need to discuss it with your doctor.
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World Cancer Day 2021: Chewing And Smoking Tobacco- A Risk Factor For Multiple Kinds Of Cancer
World Cancer Day: Chewing tobacco contains a minimum of 28 cancer-causing chemicals, medically known as carcinogens. The primary cancer-causing agents in chewing tobacco are the tobacco-explicit nitrosamines (TSNAs).
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Stroke Risk Factors: How Physical Inactivity Play A Role, Expert Explains
Stroke risk factors: Poor lifestyle and adoption of unhealthy habits like lack of physical exercise, smoking and excessive alcohol consumption increase the risk of stroke in younger generation too.
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Smoking Cigarettes May Increase Depression Risk: Study; Quit Smoking Today, Here Are Some Tips Which Might Help
The health hazards of smoking are not limited to just lungs. If you are a regular smoker, quit now as researchers have found that tobacco smoking may increase your risk of developing depression and schizophrenia. Here are some tips to quit smoking which might help.
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Fire In Godown Adjoining Apple Hospital In Indore, 48 Patients Shifted
A major fire broke out in a tyre godown located next to a private hospital in Madhya Pradesh's Indore city, causing panic among patients as thick smoke engulfed the medical facility, police said on Tuesday.
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Quit Smoking! Even Light Smoking Can Damage Lungs, Says Study; Some Practical Ways To Quit Smoking
If you are one of those who think that fewer cigarettes will not have any harmful effect then you are wrong. People who smoke fewer than five cigarettes a day cause long-term damage to their lungs, according to a new research. So, finally, its time to quit smoking.
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Fire At Chhattisgarh Hospital, 3 Employees Faint Due To Suffocation
Three employees of the Bilaspur-based Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences or CIMS fainted due to smoke inhalation after a portion of the hospital caught fire on Tuesday, officials said.
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Patients Moved Out In Bedsheets With IV After Fire In Kolkata Hospital
A fire broke out at the Calcutta Medical College and Hospital this morning. Nearly 250 patients have been evacuated.Ten fire engines are at the spot.
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Goa Nightclub Fire Tragedy: Why Suffocation Claims More Lives Than Burns
In the Goa nightclub blaze that killed 25 people, police say nearly all victims died by suffocation, not flame burns. Medical evidence confirms that in indoor fires worldwide, smoke inhalation causes the majority of deaths.
-
Smoking Increases Risk Of Spinal Disc Damage, Doctors Warn
Doctors at the North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS) here have warned that smoking significantly increases the risk of developing a slipped disc, also known as lumbar disc herniation.
-
"Surrounded By Smoke, Jumped From Window": Hostel Survivors On Ahmedabad Crash
The Air India Dreamliner crashed into the doctors' hostel minutes after taking off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday.
-
8 Killed, 750 Injured In Massive Explosion At Iran's Most Advanced Port
At least eight people were killed and 750 injured after several containers exploded at a key Iranian port on Saturday, causing a massive fire. Videos showed thick smoke billowing from the port area.
-
AIIMS Delhi Declared "Tobacco-Free Zone", Smoking A Punishable Offence
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi premises have been declared as a "Tobacco Free Zone".
-
Video: Huge Cloud Of Smoke As Massive Fire Breaks Out At Punjab Hospital
A massive fire broke out at a government medical college in Punjab's Amritsar this evening. However, the patients were evacuated in time out of the building, averting any major tragedy.
-
High Blood Pressure: 5 Ways To Manage Your Numbers Without Medication
High blood pressure: Following a healthy diet with no processed food and weight loss are a few of the many effective yet underrated lifestyle measures that can help in managing hypertension without medication.
-
Know The Importance Of Discussing Erectile Dysfunction With Your Doctor
Erectile dysfunction is often an ignored problem which may affect mental and emotional well-being of the couple if not addressed on time. Read here to know how the need to discuss it with your doctor.
-
World Cancer Day 2021: Chewing And Smoking Tobacco- A Risk Factor For Multiple Kinds Of Cancer
World Cancer Day: Chewing tobacco contains a minimum of 28 cancer-causing chemicals, medically known as carcinogens. The primary cancer-causing agents in chewing tobacco are the tobacco-explicit nitrosamines (TSNAs).
-
Stroke Risk Factors: How Physical Inactivity Play A Role, Expert Explains
Stroke risk factors: Poor lifestyle and adoption of unhealthy habits like lack of physical exercise, smoking and excessive alcohol consumption increase the risk of stroke in younger generation too.
-
Smoking Cigarettes May Increase Depression Risk: Study; Quit Smoking Today, Here Are Some Tips Which Might Help
The health hazards of smoking are not limited to just lungs. If you are a regular smoker, quit now as researchers have found that tobacco smoking may increase your risk of developing depression and schizophrenia. Here are some tips to quit smoking which might help.
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Fire In Godown Adjoining Apple Hospital In Indore, 48 Patients Shifted
A major fire broke out in a tyre godown located next to a private hospital in Madhya Pradesh's Indore city, causing panic among patients as thick smoke engulfed the medical facility, police said on Tuesday.
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Quit Smoking! Even Light Smoking Can Damage Lungs, Says Study; Some Practical Ways To Quit Smoking
If you are one of those who think that fewer cigarettes will not have any harmful effect then you are wrong. People who smoke fewer than five cigarettes a day cause long-term damage to their lungs, according to a new research. So, finally, its time to quit smoking.
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Fire At Chhattisgarh Hospital, 3 Employees Faint Due To Suffocation
Three employees of the Bilaspur-based Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences or CIMS fainted due to smoke inhalation after a portion of the hospital caught fire on Tuesday, officials said.
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Patients Moved Out In Bedsheets With IV After Fire In Kolkata Hospital
A fire broke out at the Calcutta Medical College and Hospital this morning. Nearly 250 patients have been evacuated.Ten fire engines are at the spot.
