Addiction

Simon Cowell tries to quit smoking

Simon Cowell apparently doing his best to quit his 40-a-day smoking habit. The Britain’s Got Talent star – who has previously admitted that he likes to smoke and it is rumored, “Smoking minders” when he goes out for his nicotine…

Cigarettes would be lethal

A new type of drug, known as the Electronic Cigarette (e-cigarettes) are currently advertised various brands as “harmless” and many unsuspecting consumers, especially young people, now lured into smoking by this advertising tactics, Pakistan now has learned. It should be…

Cheaper health packages for women

The Dubai Health Authority has launched cost-effective health packages at some of its primary healthcare centres. The three packages encourage women to go for health screenings and are suited for diabetics as well as those who wish to quit smoking.…

E-cigarettes: Threat or therapy?

Are e-cigarettes less harmful than real cigarettes? Advocates say they help smokers quit. But health officials aren’t so sure. Following the lead of at least 10 other communities in Massachusetts, the Boston Public Health Commission last week voted to ban…

What are the risks of using smokeless tobacco?

Smokeless tobacco products are not a safe substitute for tobacco smoking. Harmful health effects include: Mouth, tongue and throat cancer Cancer in the esophagus (the swallowing tube that goes from your mouth to your stomach) Stomach cancer Pancreatic cancer Increased…