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Odisha government imposes statewide ban on tobacco and nicotine products
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
In a groundbreaking move to protect public health, the Government of Odisha has officially banned the manufacturing, processing, packaging, storage, transportation, distribution, or sale of all food products containing tobacco or nicotine as ingredients in the state. This includes items s
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State Flying Squad tightens crackdown on illegal 'Sheesha' service in Shim
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Teams from the Health Department, Health Safety & Regulation, Food and Drug Administration, Excise & Taxation Department and the Police jointly inspected several establishments. Officials found that many venues were discreetly offering Sheesha (Hukkah), often under the guise of fl
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US lawmakers move to halt China's toxic vape invasion threatening American
Updated : 4 months ago IST
According to The Epoch Times, the bill titled the Ensuring the Necessary Destruction (END) of Illicit Chinese Tobacco Act was introduced by Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-Texas).
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Tobacco use falls fastest in South-East Asia, yet 322 million people still
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The WHO South-East Asia Region has made the fastest progress globally in reducing tobacco use, according to the latest WHO Global Report on Trends in Prevalence of Tobacco Use 2000-2024 and Projections 2025-2030, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in an official statement on Wednesday.
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Global Health Experts Examined WHO's Tobacco Control Approach
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 6: The Consumer Choice Center hosted a press briefing this month on 'Harm Reduction and the FCTC's Missed Opportunities' in Philippines, bringing together physicians, researchers, and consumer advocates from seven countries to discuss critical aspects of the WHO Fr
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Rusan Pharma's 2baconil Launches Anthem-Led "2baconil Kar, Zindagi Fulfil
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 30: This World No Tobacco Day, Rusan Pharma's nicotine patch brand '2baconil' has unveiled a quirky anthem-driven campaign titled "2baconil Kar, Zindagi Fulfil Kar." The new campaign represents a bold creative shift in anti-tobacco messaging - moving away fr
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Dr. Kartavya Agravat Revolutionary Innovative Tobacco Cessation Program --
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], January 3: Dr. Kartavya Agravat, a tobacco cessation expert and CEO of Dr. Agravat Healthcare Limited, has developed a groundbreaking advancement that promises to help people eradicate tobacco addiction completely. Known as the Quit Smoking Gutkha QSG Kit, this p
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'Azaadi Chuno' a Special Video Campaign by Smotect on Independence Day
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 14: Smotect, a leading D2C wellness company dedicated to helping individuals overcome tobacco addiction through innovative, nicotine-free solutions, has launched its new video campaign this Independence Day with an impactful message: 'Tambaku Chodo aur Azaadi Chuno'
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School Student Pranjal Sharma Launches 'Unpuff India' Campaign to Combat V
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 9: Pranjal Sharma, a dedicated school student and passionate advocate for public health, has taken a bold step to address one of the pressing issues of our time: the rising trend of vaping among young people in India. Recognizing the dangers posed by e-cigarettes, Pra
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Vaping can enhance vulnerability to infection with SARS-CoV-2: Study
Updated : 2 years ago IST
According to a study, vapers are susceptible to infection by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 and continues to infect people all over the world.
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Nicotine Replacement Therapy, a crucial tool to fight against smoking: Exp
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) offers a 50 per cent higher probability of quitting smoking compared to attempting to quit without it, and it is both safe and readily available without the need for a prescription, experts said.
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World Mental Health Day Underscores Urgent Need for Doctors in India to He
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 27: Nearly 9 in 10 doctors in India mistakenly believe that nicotine causes lung cancer, directly jeopardizing advancements made in helping smokers quit, a survey funded by a Foundation for a Smoke-Free World grant has found.
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