Category: Addictions
E-cigarettes’ safety questioned by scientists
E-cigarettes gained a lot of popularity over last few years. The usage of e-cigarettes is high in many countries including some of the developing countries. E-cigarettes have been tagged safe when compared to the traditional cigarettes. But the scientists in
Lung cancer risk minimized with high B-vitamin levels
Smoking is the single major factor that contributes to the millions of lung cancer cases every day. But some smokers despite their chain smoking remain healthy and doesn’t get sick at all! A recent survey has showed that high levels
Women are tobacco industries’ new targets
The percentage of male smoking is high in every country, and it’s a known fact. In many countries around, up to 40% of the men smoke. On the other hand, the percentage of female smoking is somewhere around 9% to
Alcopop tax brought down alcopop sales by 30%
Sydney – Alcopop sales went further down in the sales and recorded a 30% sales fall for the financial year 2008-2009. In April 2008, The Federal Government had increased the alcopop tax by 70%. This led to the increase of
Excessive alcohol consumption kills 25 lakh people every year
Alcohol consumption kills, and every person including an alcohol addict know this. World Health Organization, WHO brought out some stats on alcohol deaths that happen every year. In a shocking report from WHO, it stated that as many as 25
Iloprost, an Approved Drug Which Can Treat Lung Cancer
Iloprost, a drug which is used primarily to different health condition can actually work for lung cancer too. A new study found out the lung cancer in smokers can be treated effectively with Iloprost. Iloprost is a drug which is
Medical Marijuana Gets approved and will be Available for Patients
Marijuana will be available in selected dispensaries from now on for medical use. District council of Columbia has approved the medical version of Marijuana for the patients who need it for treatment. The 13 member council has approved the legal
