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Numerous studies have shown that social isolation and loneliness are associated with an increased risk of early death, on a scale comparable to other known risk factors such as smoking and obesity. This year, the US surgeon general declared social isolation and loneliness to be a significant public health concern.

Researchers say ‘astounding’ inequalities are widest where risk can be cut with lifestyle changes

A police inspector sustained injury following a clash with an employee of a hotel in Kadapa. Anil, who is working as an Inspector in the intelligence wing, scolded the hotel employee for moving around late in the night, and for smoking and chewing tobacco in the public place, leading to…

Report claims posts promoting smoking alternatives have been viewed more than 3.4bn times across social media

New smoking laws that address rising levels of vaping have passed parliament, banning the use of appealing names and including new warnings on packets.

The White House is pushing back a plan to ban menthol cigarettes, an unexpected delay that quickly sparked criticism from anti-smoking groups

A year ago, New Zealand enacted what are perhaps the world's toughest anti-smoking laws. The new conservative government plans a repeal — and an end the Maori Health Authority. Protests have ensued.

Indians have a high prevalence of ischaemic heart disease. What is more alarming is that it presents or manifests a decade earlier in Indians compared to our Western counterparts. Main reason for this is high clustering of risk factors like diabetes, hypertension, smoking or other forms of tobacco use, high…

In a special drive launched to check various violations, the police conducted surprise inspections at wine shops, bars and restaurants, bakeries, tea stalls, and lodges in the city. The police were looking for violations like gambling, smoking in public places, and other irregularities.

Isolation might be as unhealthy as smoking. Why aren’t we taking connection more seriously?

Lung cancer is still a major cause of cancer-related death and a worldwide health problem. Although smoking is still the biggest risk factor for lung cancer, environmental variables also play a significant role. Lung cancer accounts for 18.4% of cancer-related fatalities globally, with an estimated 2.2 million new cases diagnosed…