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'Engineered For Addiction': WHO Slams Soaring Nicotine Pouch Sales
The report highlighted well-documented health risks associated with nicotine use, including for cardiovascular risk and mental health.
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From Surgery To Immunotherapy: Doctor Explains Advances In Oral Cancer Treatment
A major shift in recent years is the use of immunotherapy earlier in the treatment process, even before surgery. This is known as neoadjuvant immunotherapy.
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Oral Cancer In India: Early Stage Detection Can Boost Survival Rates To 90%
Oral cancer is the most common cancer in Indian men, with tobacco use a major cause. Experts say early detection can raise survival rates to 90%, while late-stage diagnosis cuts survival nearly in half, highlighting urgent need for awareness.
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Study Finds Smoking Weed And Tobacco Accelerates Brain Shrinkage
Research finds cannabis and tobacco use linked to increased brain volume loss and emotional disruption.
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Doctors Express Concern Over Child Diagnosed With Chronic Disease Typically Seen In Adults
Doctors in a Delhi NCR hospital have reported a rare case of chronic pancreatitis in a 10-year-old girl, a condition typically associated with prolonged alcohol and tobacco use in adults, raising concern among specialists.
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'Cigfluencers' Are Trying To Make Smoking Sexy. It Is Bad News
Smoking is injurious to health. No amount of swag or promotion can change that fact
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Meghalaya Sets National Record: 86% Of Schools Now Certified Tobacco-Free
Shillong, March 20 (IANS) In a significant public health and education milestone, Meghalaya has become the first state in India where 86 per cent of schools have been certified as Tobacco Free Educational Institutions (ToFEI), the highest percentage
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How A Michael Douglas Interview On Oral Sex Causing His Cancer Put Spotlight On The Link
"There was a walnut-sized tumour at the base of my tongue that no other doctor had seen," shared Michael Douglas
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New Study Reveals How A Dad's Dependence On Nicotine May Raise His Child's Diabetes Risk
A new study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society highlights that paternal lifestyle choices can directly impact a child's diabetes risk. Here is why this study is important for Indian families and why fathers need to pay attention.
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1 In 7 Stroke Patients In India Are Under 45: Alarming National Registry Data
A new National Stroke Registry analysis reveals nearly 14 % of stroke patients in India are under 45, a demographic once considered low risk.
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Addicted To Supari? Study Says Betel Nut Raises Heart, Cancer And Metabolic Risks
A new review links betel nut (supari) addiction to serious health risks including heart disease, cancer and metabolic syndrome.
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India Faces Sharp Rise In Cancer Burden By 2030: Expert Explains Why
India is likely to experience a big increase in cancer cases by 2030, and doctors throughout the country are already seeing more cases in their hospitals and clinics.
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Tongue Cancer Risk Factors Beyond Tobacco: What You Need To Know
Tongue cancer isnt only linked to tobacco. Factors like heavy alcohol use, HPV infection, poor oral hygiene, poor diet, genetics also raise the risk.
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62% Mouth Cancer Cases In India Caused By Alcohol, Smokeless Tobacco Use: Study
More than six out of 10 people in India are suffering from mouth (buccal mucosa) cancer due to frequent consumption of alcohol, with locally brewed drinks associated with the greatest risk.
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Gujarat Bans Sale Of Rolling Papers, Pre-Rolled Cones Citing Health Risks
The Gujarat government on Tuesday put a ban on the storage, sale and distribution of rolling papers as well as pre-rolled cones, widely used by tobacco smokers, citing health risks.
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'Engineered For Addiction': WHO Slams Soaring Nicotine Pouch Sales
The report highlighted well-documented health risks associated with nicotine use, including for cardiovascular risk and mental health.
-
From Surgery To Immunotherapy: Doctor Explains Advances In Oral Cancer Treatment
A major shift in recent years is the use of immunotherapy earlier in the treatment process, even before surgery. This is known as neoadjuvant immunotherapy.
-
Oral Cancer In India: Early Stage Detection Can Boost Survival Rates To 90%
Oral cancer is the most common cancer in Indian men, with tobacco use a major cause. Experts say early detection can raise survival rates to 90%, while late-stage diagnosis cuts survival nearly in half, highlighting urgent need for awareness.
-
Study Finds Smoking Weed And Tobacco Accelerates Brain Shrinkage
Research finds cannabis and tobacco use linked to increased brain volume loss and emotional disruption.
-
Doctors Express Concern Over Child Diagnosed With Chronic Disease Typically Seen In Adults
Doctors in a Delhi NCR hospital have reported a rare case of chronic pancreatitis in a 10-year-old girl, a condition typically associated with prolonged alcohol and tobacco use in adults, raising concern among specialists.
-
'Cigfluencers' Are Trying To Make Smoking Sexy. It Is Bad News
Smoking is injurious to health. No amount of swag or promotion can change that fact
-
Meghalaya Sets National Record: 86% Of Schools Now Certified Tobacco-Free
Shillong, March 20 (IANS) In a significant public health and education milestone, Meghalaya has become the first state in India where 86 per cent of schools have been certified as Tobacco Free Educational Institutions (ToFEI), the highest percentage
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How A Michael Douglas Interview On Oral Sex Causing His Cancer Put Spotlight On The Link
"There was a walnut-sized tumour at the base of my tongue that no other doctor had seen," shared Michael Douglas
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New Study Reveals How A Dad's Dependence On Nicotine May Raise His Child's Diabetes Risk
A new study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society highlights that paternal lifestyle choices can directly impact a child's diabetes risk. Here is why this study is important for Indian families and why fathers need to pay attention.
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1 In 7 Stroke Patients In India Are Under 45: Alarming National Registry Data
A new National Stroke Registry analysis reveals nearly 14 % of stroke patients in India are under 45, a demographic once considered low risk.
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Addicted To Supari? Study Says Betel Nut Raises Heart, Cancer And Metabolic Risks
A new review links betel nut (supari) addiction to serious health risks including heart disease, cancer and metabolic syndrome.
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India Faces Sharp Rise In Cancer Burden By 2030: Expert Explains Why
India is likely to experience a big increase in cancer cases by 2030, and doctors throughout the country are already seeing more cases in their hospitals and clinics.
-
Tongue Cancer Risk Factors Beyond Tobacco: What You Need To Know
Tongue cancer isnt only linked to tobacco. Factors like heavy alcohol use, HPV infection, poor oral hygiene, poor diet, genetics also raise the risk.
-
62% Mouth Cancer Cases In India Caused By Alcohol, Smokeless Tobacco Use: Study
More than six out of 10 people in India are suffering from mouth (buccal mucosa) cancer due to frequent consumption of alcohol, with locally brewed drinks associated with the greatest risk.
-
Gujarat Bans Sale Of Rolling Papers, Pre-Rolled Cones Citing Health Risks
The Gujarat government on Tuesday put a ban on the storage, sale and distribution of rolling papers as well as pre-rolled cones, widely used by tobacco smokers, citing health risks.
