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The vaping trap: What the science really says about e-cigarettes
September 17, 2025 3:30 pm
India’s 2019 ban saved millions from nicotine addiction, but the threat is far from over. As other nations battle soaring adolescent vaping, India must double down on its decisive action
ICMR study flags unregulated herbal tobacco products on e-commerce sites
August 20, 2025 8:46 pm
The study found that only a small percentage of products with health claims could be verified through official regulatory databases.
WHO's '3 by 35' initiative targets tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks
July 05, 2025 11:00 am
As per WHO officials, the consumption of tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks are fueling the epidemic of non-communicable diseases.
International meet urge govts to take bold steps to end tobacco use
June 28, 2025 9:21 pm
‘There is no such thing as a healthy tobacco product,’ says Professor Guy Marks, president of The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease.
New study warns disposable vapes may expose users to more lead than 20 cigarette packs; a pulmonologist weighs in
June 27, 2025 6:55 pm
Published in ACS Central Science, the study raises alarms over the largely unregulated and rapidly growing disposable vape market
Knowledge Nugget: Global Tobacco Epidemic 2025 report – Must know insights for UPSC Exam
June 26, 2025 1:36 pm
The recently released Global Tobacco Epidemic report identifies India among the countries having best-practice-level graphic health warning labels in 2024. What is this report all about? Here's what you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about the top tobacco-producing countries.
India among 6 countries conferred with Bloomberg Philanthropies Awards for Global Tobacco Control
June 24, 2025 12:31 am
Michael Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies and WHO Global Ambassador for Noncommunicable Diseases and injuries, presented the award
New interactive data modelling tool shows economic, health gains of raising tobacco taxes
June 18, 2025 2:43 pm
As per The Tobacco Atlas, 8.9 per cent of all deaths in India are caused by tobacco use.
Karnataka raises legal age to buy tobacco products to 21, bans hookah bars
May 31, 2025 12:13 pm
The Karnataka government has prohibited the sale of tobacco products within 100 metres of any educational institution. The sale of loose cigarettes is also not allowed.
Top 10 largest tobacco-producing countries: India ranks among top 3
June 02, 2025 7:17 am
Largest Tobacco Producing Countries: As the world observes No Tobacco Day on May 31, we look at the top 10 producers of unmanufactured tobacco globally, with China, India, and Brazil leading the chart.
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