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Researchers locate where toxins from tobacco attack DNA
Updated : 3 weeks, 3 days ago IST
Chemical compounds in tobacco smoke alter the DNA of lung cells in ways that can lead to cancer in the longer term. Researchers at ETH Zurich have now been able to precisely localise such changes for the first time.
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Govt allows sale of excess tobacco produced by registered growers in Karna
Updated : 4 weeks, 1 day ago IST
Govt allows the sale of unauthorised tobacco produced by unregistered growers without any penalty in Karnataka
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CBD shows promise for reducing smoking
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Cannabidiol, a non-psychoactive component of cannabis, slows nicotine metabolism, according to a recent research, which means it could assist tobacco users to control their desire for the next cigarette.
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China's state-owned tobacco company spreads its tentacles across the globe
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
CNTC is also accused of smuggling tobacco to avoid the international tax drain and has flooded international markets with illegal Chinese cigarette brands to increase its customer base.
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Digital Healthcare: Transforming India's Healthcare Landscape, Beyond Just
Updated : 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 13 (ANI/NewsVoir): Lifestyle and body weight related wellness issues have been on the rise for quite some time, more so, in the post-COVID era. Much of this can be attributed to physical inactivity due to work from home constraints, distancing guidelines or just sh
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Kerala: CPIM Alapuzha area committee member suspended for allegedly transp
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
A Communist Party of India (Marxist) member has been suspended from the party for allegedly transporting banned tobacco products in his vehicle.
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Centre approves Rs 28.11 cr to provide relief to Andhra tobacco farmers af
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a move to provide immediate relief to over 28,000 FCV Tobacco farmers affected by Cyclone Mandous in Andhra Pradesh, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal accorded approval for Rs 28.11 crore to extend the special interest-free loan of Rs 10,000 to each member of Tobacco Board
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MoS Kaushal Kishore to conduct campaign for making India drug-free in 2023
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Minister of State Kaushal Kishore is conducting a drive to make the nation free from tobacco, alcohol and drugs. Kaushal's ambition is to celebrate the upcoming year as a drug-free year.
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'Don't add Gutkha masala to movies in the name of glamour': Mukhtar Abbas
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Former Union Minister and BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Thursday took a jibe at the makers of Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'Pathaan', saying they addinng more 'masala' spice to the fim, they may have introduced 'gutka masala' (chewable tobacco), which is injurious to health.
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AIIMS Delhi declared "Tobacco Free Zone", smoking will be punishable offen
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi premises have been declared as a "Tobacco Free Zone".
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China halts some Taiwanese food imports over ingredients labeling issue
Updated : 3 months ago IST
According to Taiwanese Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Director-General Wu Show-mei, all goods exported from Taiwan must be labeled with the ingredients and their percentage in the product.
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Tamil Nadu: 33 people arrested with ganja, banned tobacco products in Madu
Updated : 3 months ago IST
In a statement, Police Commissioner Senthil Kumar said, "Police seized 567 packets of banned tobacco, 333 grams of ganja and 60 bottles of liquor illegally stashed in a simultaneous raid across Madurai city."
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