PMI tactics in promoting ‘Harm Reduction’ in UAE
Experts discussed ways in which individuals can practice harm reduction to improve quality of life The ‘Harm Reduction: Time to meet in the Middle’ event was held on Tuesday, hosted by CNBC in partnership with Philip Morris Management Services Middle East and Tristar Group. Social responsibility was at the centre of discussions during the first […]
E-cigs have similar risks to cigs for some diseases and nearly as high for others. Dual use riskier than smoking alone
Full PDF BACKGROUND : E-cigarettes are promoted as less harmful than cigarettes. There has not been a direct comparison of health effects of e-cigarettes or dual use (concurrently using e-cigarettes and cigarettes) with those of cigarettes in the general population. METHODS: Studies in PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and PsychINFO published through October 1, 2023, […]
UK set to ban tobacco sales for a ‘smoke-free’ generation. Will it work?
The UK’s smoking ban aims to phase out sales of tobacco, which is one of the main causes of cancer deaths in Britain. Britain is set to impose tough measures to stub out smoking, which has emerged as one of the biggest causes of cancer deaths in the country. Parliament approved the government’s “historic” plans […]
Study Links E-Cigarette Use with Higher Risk of Heart Failure
Large study adds to growing body of evidence that vaping may harm the heart. WASHINGTON (Apr 02, 2024) – People who use e-cigarettes are significantly more likely to develop heart failure compared with those who have never used them, according to one of the largest prospective studies to date investigating possible links between vaping and […]
Teenagers’ time on social media ‘linked to smoking and vape use’
Spending a lot of time on social media could increase the chances of teenagers taking up smoking or vaping, according to a study. The findings advocate for the promotion of healthy online habits for young people, researchers said, rather than “blanket bans and over-protection”. Academics from the University of Glasgow explored how social media use among […]
Study Links E-Cigarette Use with Higher Risk of Heart Failure
WASHINGTON (Apr 02, 2024) – People who use e-cigarettes are significantly more likely to develop heart failure compared with those who have never used them, according to one of the largest prospective studies to date investigating possible links between vaping and heart failure. The findings are being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual […]
Rakyat Malaysia diingat cakna perubahan undang-undang Singapura
SINGAPURA – Pesuruhjaya Tinggi Malaysia ke Singapura, Datuk Dr Azfar Mohamad Mustafar mengingatkan rakyat Malaysia termasuk golongan yang bekerja di sini supaya sentiasa cakna dengan perkembangan undang-undang negara berkenaan. Katanya, ini penting bagi mengelakkan kesulitan kepada diri sendiri dan keluarga jika mereka ditahan dan disiasat oleh pihak berkuasa di negara ini. “Saya harap semua sentiasa […]
Smoking cigarettes can destroy lungs, but shocking new study reveals why vaping can harm the heart
Study from the American College of Cardiology found that e-cigarette users are 19% more likely to develop heart failure. The American College of Cardiology has some bad news for e-cigarette users after a new study found that those who vape are 19% more likely to develop heart failure compared to their non-vaping counterparts. Researchers used data from […]
Cigarette smoking and e-cigarette use induce shared DNA methylation changes linked to carcinogenesis
Chiara Herzog, Allison Jones, Iona Evans, Janhavi R. Raut, Michal Zikan, David Cibula, Andrew Wong, Hermann Brenner, Rebecca C. Richmond, and Martin Widschwendter. Full PDF Abstract Tobacco use is a major modifiable risk factor for adverse health outcomes, including cancer, and elicits profound epigenetic changes thought to be associated with long-term cancer risk. While electronic […]
Penghantar barang ditahan bersama 41kg dadah, 300 botol vape ganja
MELAKA: Seorang penghantar barang ditahan bersama 41.28 kg dadah jenis ganja dan 300 botol vape yang dipercayai mengandungi cecair ganja dianggarkan bernilai RM130,971 di kawasan Rehat dan Rawat Ayer Keroh di Lebuh Raya Utara-Selatan (PLUS) menghala ke selatan pada 24 Mac lepas. Ketua Polis Melaka, Zainol Samah, berkata lelaki berumur 45 tahun itu ditahan kerana […]
