 "Most of India’s lung cancer cases are linked to non-smokers. Here’s why – Firstpost")
Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of death across the world. While smoking and exposure to second-hand smoke have traditionally been seen as the main culprits behind the deadly disease, new research from The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia Journal tells that the causes are beyond tobacco use.Written by a team of doctors, … Read more
Big-bellied beer swillers chomp down potato chips and lumps of deep-fried chicken in a smoky pub while throwing darts and roaring at a big screen showing a football match. Meanwhile, at the wine bar next door, svelte sippers make small talk while moving bits of salad around a plate and gingerly plucking morsels off a … Read more
 "How intense workouts & lifestyle choices trigger heart attacks among youth – Firstpost")
As cases of heart attacks among young gym-goers surge in India, concerns are rising about the factors contributing to this alarming trend. The root causes of this disturbing phenomenon are multifaceted, involving a combination of intense exercise regimens, underlying medical conditions, and detrimental lifestyle choices such as a poor diet and chronic stress. With an … Read more
 "England mulls to ban vaping outside schools and hospitals in a bid to safeguard children – Firstpost")
Ministers in England are pushing for a bill in the British parliament which aims to ban vaping outside schools and hospitals. The endeavour is being taken amid growing concerns over the rise in figures of young adults consuming vapes in the UK read more Ministers in England are mulling to ban vaping in playgrounds, hospital … Read more
 "How smoking is increasing your chances of having a oral disease – Firstpost")
A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 8 million people die annually from smoking related complications. Despite efforts by governments and various organisations to create awareness about the dangers, around 1.3 billion people still use some form of tobacco and 80 per cent of them live in low to middle income … Read more
A TRAVEL expert has revealed the real reason why planes still have no smoking signs – even when a ban came in 30 years ago. At first glance it would seem to be obvious to everyone that passengers weren’t allowed to light up while on board, so having signs warning people not to smoke would … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR: More frequent patrols will be conducted at locations that often receive complaints about smoking in prohibited places, says Deputy Health director-general Datuk Dr Norhayati Rusli. She said a total of 352 premises in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya were inspected under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852) from … Read more
Little wrinkles on your face that slowly set in are a sure sign you are getting older. While most people want to get old, they do not want to look old. So many turn to creams, moisturisers and face masks, even injections or cosmetic surgery, for younger-looking skin. Skin ageing is perfectly normal and begins … Read more
What’s also worrying is that lung cancer is often symptom-less (no coughing or any of the abovementioned signs) in the early stages, making it difficult to detect. Among the 8,955 men and women diagnosed with lung cancer between 2017 and 2021, 60 per cent were discovered to have Stage 4 cancer, according to the latest … Read more
PETALING JAYA: The Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024, which will take effect from Tuesday (Oct 1), is a crucial step to reducing the health risks associated with smoking and vaping in Malaysia, says the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA). In a statement on Monday (Sept 30), MMA president Datuk Dr Kalwinder Singh … Read more
