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KARAM Industries launches disposable KARAM Face Mask range; strengthens th
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 11 (ANI/PRNewswire): KARAM, India's leading Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) manufacturing company, launched its 'Disposable Face Masks range' to offer protection against viruses, bacterial microorganisms, dust, pollen and smoke.
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Heavier smoking linked to skyrocketing health risks: Study
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
South Australia [Australia], Aug 8 (ANI): Each cigarette smoked a day by heavier smokers increases the risk of contracting some diseases by more than 30 per cent, according to a new international study.
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Despite COVID-19 concerns, cigar smokers are smoking more: Survey
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
North Carolina [USA], Aug 8 (ANI): Results from an online survey suggest that though cigar smokers are concerned about their health and COVID-19 but are eventually smoking more during the pandemic.
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Though concerned about COVID-19, cigar smokers are smoking more, survey fi
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
North Carolina [USA], Aug 5 (ANI): An online survey involving nearly 800 cigar smokers found that majority of the people surveyed intended to quit smoking due to concerns about elevated health risks if they contracted COVID-19, more than twice as many reported they increased rather than decr
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Study details effects of smoking e-cigarettes on cardiovascular health
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Sophia Antipolis [France], Aug 2 (ANI): According to a recent position paper, the use of e-cigarettes doubles the risk of starting to smoke traditional cigarettes in adolescents. The paper also details the effects of devices that look like cigarettes and refillable vaporisers that do not loo
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New study links vaping with heart problems
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Sophia Antipolis [France], July 30 (ANI): In adolescents, the use of e-cigarettes doubles the risk of starting to smoke traditional cigarettes, states a position paper that focusses on the cardiovascular effects of e-cigarettes. The study paper also sums up the effects of devices that look l
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Increased risks for COVID-19 patients who smoke, vape: Study
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Lubbock (Texas) [U.S.A.], July 26 (ANI): Researchers reviewed the role of smoking and vaping that may play in the cerebrovascular and neurological dysfunction of those who contract the COVID-19 virus.
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Study suggests increased risks for COVID-19 patients who smoke, vape
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Lubbock (Texas) [U.S.A.], July 22 (ANI): Based on the findings of recent case studies of COVID-19 patients, researchers reviewed the role of smoking and vaping that may play in the cerebrovascular and neurological dysfunction of those who contract the virus.
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Smokers good at math are more likely to want to quit, finds study
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Ohio [USA], June 22 (ANI): For smokers who are better at math, the decision to quit just adds up, suggests a new study.
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World No Tobacco Day: KSRTC gathers over Rs 35 lakh in fines from smokers
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) ( [India], May 31 (ANI): Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) on Saturday said that it has penalised 17661 passengers with a total penalty amount of Rs 35,23,200 in one year for violation of 'Smoking is Prohibited' rules in all public places of the Corpor
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Thick smoke from oil refinery triggers panic among locals in Vizag
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], May 22 (ANI): Thick plumes of smoke seen rising from a Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited plant in the city on Thursday afternoon triggered panic among locals.
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UK based study reveals smoking, COPD associated with higher COVID-19 morta
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
London [UK], May 16 (ANI): In a UK based study, researchers have found that for smokers and people who suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), there is an increased risk of severe complications and higher mortality with COVID-19 infection.
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