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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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Substance Abuse Among Students Starts At Age 12: AIIMS-Backed 10-City Survey
Study across 10 Indian cities finds kids start substance use at 12 to 13 years of age. Early school interventions can cut addiction risk, say AIIMS researchers.
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Cigarettes, Cold Drinks, Big Cars And Bikes: 40% GST For Sin, Super Luxury Items
The GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, cut the current four slabs down to two - scrapping the 12 per cent and 28 per cent rates, while retaining the 5 per cent and 18 per cent slabs.
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How Tobacco Companies Are Using Gaming, Metaverse And NFTs To Target Young Smokers
A new report warns that tobacco and vape companies are exploiting the metaverse to target young people through digital tokens and game sponsorships.
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World No Tobacco Day 2025: Date, History, Theme And All You Need To Know
World No Tobacco Day 2025: World No Tobacco Day was first incorporated in 1987 by the member states of the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Global Crises Disrupt Effort To Get Millions To Quit Smoking: Report
The COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and wars have combined to hamper global governments' plans to reduce tobacco use, derailing efforts to get an estimated 95 million people to stop smoking, a report endorsed by 57 campaign groups said on Friday.
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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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Substance Abuse Among Students Starts At Age 12: AIIMS-Backed 10-City Survey
Study across 10 Indian cities finds kids start substance use at 12 to 13 years of age. Early school interventions can cut addiction risk, say AIIMS researchers.
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Cigarettes, Cold Drinks, Big Cars And Bikes: 40% GST For Sin, Super Luxury Items
The GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, cut the current four slabs down to two - scrapping the 12 per cent and 28 per cent rates, while retaining the 5 per cent and 18 per cent slabs.
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How Tobacco Companies Are Using Gaming, Metaverse And NFTs To Target Young Smokers
A new report warns that tobacco and vape companies are exploiting the metaverse to target young people through digital tokens and game sponsorships.
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World No Tobacco Day 2025: Date, History, Theme And All You Need To Know
World No Tobacco Day 2025: World No Tobacco Day was first incorporated in 1987 by the member states of the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Global Crises Disrupt Effort To Get Millions To Quit Smoking: Report
The COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and wars have combined to hamper global governments' plans to reduce tobacco use, derailing efforts to get an estimated 95 million people to stop smoking, a report endorsed by 57 campaign groups said on Friday.
