Obesity as strong a risk factor as Smoking for COPD Vinay Singh singh22 Nov 2018 8:20 PM ISTAlthough COPD has a strong correlation with smokers, there are numerous other risk factors that trigger the disease in individuals who have never...
Vitamin C supplements during pregnancy nullify harms of smoking on foetus Medha Baranwal Baranwal9 Dec 2018 7:28 PM ISTUSA: Smoking during pregnancy is reportedly known to have an adverse impact on fetus health. A new study suggests that regular intake of vitamin C...
Compared to X-ray, CT lung screening cuts cancer mortality by 51 percent Vinay Singh singh15 Dec 2018 8:28 PM ISTThe risk of lung cancer death in low-risk individuals and nonsmokers who underwent low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening, decreased by 51%...
Smoking significantly increases risk of major bleeding Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli21 Jan 2019 7:30 PM ISTIn a new study, researchers have found that smoking significantly increases the risk of major bleeding. The risk of major bleeding was found to be...
Weekend working associated with increased depression risk, suggests new study Hina Zahid25 Feb 2019 8:20 PM ISTWorking weekends is associated with an increased risk of depression in both sexes, suggests an observational study.In addition the study has also...
Early menopause in smokers linked to increased bladder cancer risk Hina Zahid4 April 2019 7:05 PM ISTEarly menopause in smokers linked to increased bladder cancer risk, finds a new study.New research has shown that experiencing menopause before the...
Persistent smoking can cause stroke recurrence: JAHA Study Medha Baranwal Baranwal12 April 2019 7:28 PM ISTCHINA: Persistent smoking is linked to increased risk of stroke recurrence in a recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart...
Sniffing chocolate may curb smoking urge, finds study Deepanjana Sarkar22 April 2019 7:15 PM ISTWe all knew chocolates had several health benefits but did we all know that chocolate scent can help smokers to curb their smoking urge. A new study...
Anti Diabetic medication may help in smoking cessation, finds Clinical trial Hina Zahid3 May 2019 7:05 PM ISTAnti Diabetic medication may help smokers kick the habit, finds Clinical trial.Preclinical and clinical studies have revealed that diabetes medicine...
Quitting smoking beneficial for blood sugar control in diabetes patients Medha Baranwal Baranwal11 Jun 2019 9:05 AM ISTSmoking cessation may lead to a better blood sugar control and prevent complications in patients with diabetes, finds a study.Smoking is associated...
E cigarettes induce similar emphysema changes in lungs as cigarette smoking Hina Zahid26 Aug 2019 7:10 PM ISTResearchers at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine have found that vaping promotes the same cellular responses found in smokers who...
Once or twice weekly daytime nap may lower heart attack and stroke risk Hina Zahid9 Sept 2019 7:30 PM ISTGood News for daytime nappers- Even once or twice weekly daytime mini siesta is associated with a lower heart attack and stroke risk.A daytime nap...
