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Doctors call attention to pollution risks linked to Hypospadias
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (372+ words) New Delhi: Doctors and researchers are increasingly examining whether environmental pollution and hormone-disrupting chemicals may be contributing to the number of babies born with Hypospadias, one of the most common congenital conditions affecting male infants. Pediatric surgeons say the condition…...
Shun tobacco use for better health: Health Minister Mehta
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (359+ words) Kathmandu, May 31: Minister for Health and Food Safety, Nisha Mehta, has urged tobacco users to quit the habit right from today. In her message of best wishes on the occasion of the World NO Tobacco Day-2026 today, she appealed to…...
Growing trend among Germany's vaping generation, raises new health concerns
3+ hour, 20+ min ago (522+ words) Germany is witnessing the emergence of a new vaping generation, as electronic cigarettes become increasingly embedded in youth culture and everyday social life. Once marketed primarily as an alternative for adult smokers seeking to reduce their dependence on traditional tobacco…...
Minister Mehta urges to quit tobacco consumption
2+ hour, 48+ min ago (272+ words) KATHMANDU: Minister for Health and Food Hygiene, Nisha Mehta, has urged the public to give up the consumption of tobacco products. Issuing a message today on the occasion of "World No-Tobacco Day, she also requested tobacco users to make a…...
Development of a Nomogram for Peak Nasal Inspiratory Flow Among Indian Children: A Hospital-Based Observational Study
4+ hour, 19+ min ago (316+ words) Objective: This study aimed to develop a nomogram for the peak nasal inspiratory flow (PNIF) meter among Indian children and to determine the cutoff value of peak nasal inspiratory flow to detect allergic rhinitis and the blocker variety, as well…...
Costa Rica Warns Smoking and Vaping Raise Heart Attack Risk Under 40
3+ hour, 22+ min ago (519+ words) Costa Rica health officials are warning that smoking and vaping are putting younger adults at serious risk of heart attacks, with specialists from the Costa Rican Social Security Fund saying people under 40 who smoke or vape may face up to…...
World No Tobacco Day: Why Ayurvedic Methods Work Best To Stop Tobacco Addiction
4+ hour, 16+ min ago (360+ words) Ill Effects of Tobacco on Health Consuming tobacco includes all kinds of smoking and smokeless products like cigarettes, cigars, gutka, betel quid in paan, khaini, and zarda. And it has major health effects, including death. In India, over 1. 35 million deaths…...
World No Tobacco Day 2026: Why smokeless tobacco may be more dangerous than smoking, says oncologist
7+ hour, 54+ min ago (526+ words) 1. Direct contact makes it more dangerous than smoking Dr Bomma Reddy explains, "Smokeless tobacco users are essentially placing carcinogens directly against their gums and cheek lining multiple times a day. This repeated exposure significantly increases the risk of oral cancers…...
World No Tobacco Day 2026: Why stressed and lonely young adults in India are turning to smoking, warns cancer specialist
5+ hour, 52+ min ago (412+ words) Modern lifestyles have created a constant state of pressure for young adults. Job insecurity, long working hours, financial burdens like EMIs, and the expectation to always be "on" digitally have left many overwhelmed. In such situations, cigarettes appear to offer…...
Our little girl developed a stubborn cough before our lives changed forever
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (1673+ words) Lily's face went noticeably puffy, prompting concern from her parents(Image: Amy Barrett) Anyone meeting three-year-old Lily Brettle-Jones would see a happy, energetic little girl who loves being outdoors. Described by her mum Amy Barrett and dad Ryan Brettle-Jones as…...