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Tobacco key hurdle in TB elimination: NTEP official

May 23, 2026, 17:41 (IST)

Nicotine

May 26, 2026, 00:49 (IST)

Smoking near windows or balconies does not protect kids, doctors explain the dangerous truth about passive smoking at home

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 26, 2026, 07:00 (IST)

Children in Indian homes are silently exposed to harmful tobacco toxins through passive and third-hand smoke, impacting their developing lungs. Doctors warn this hidden danger leads to severe respiratory issues like asthma and infections. Creating smoke-free environments at home and in vehicles is crucial for their health, as partial measures offer no real protection.

Scented tobacco worth over Rs9 lakh seized in Wardha

May 22, 2026, 01:05 (IST)

49% BEST Staffers enlisted for quitting program give up tobacco/smoking in 2026 : CPAA latest survey

May 17, 2026, 23:09 (IST)

DRI seizes smuggled foreign cigarettes worth Rs 45 lakh in Gorakhpur

May 25, 2026, 01:11 (IST)

Himachal’s push for tobacco-free future

TNN / May 12, 2026, 23:30 (IST)

Sinnar police seize gutka worth Rs 1.6 crore

May 20, 2026, 00:01 (IST)

‘Just take it away’: Mother of teen who died after alleged TikTok challenge urges UK govt to ban social media

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 26, 2026, 17:41 (IST)

1 in 6 rural teens under severe stress, AIIMS-linked study flags silent mental health crisis

TNN / May 26, 2026, 10:50 (IST)

Fear of exams, poverty, bullying and family conflict pushing many adolescents into depression and hopelessness

Mumbai court convicts five in narcotics case

May 21, 2026, 22:44 (IST)

Can diabetes medicines cause muscle weakness? Top doctors answer this, and more

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 23, 2026, 08:52 (IST)

Every week, TOI+ subscribers ask questions about their health and India’s top doctors reply with clear, evidence-based guidance. From heart disease to diabetes, cancer to mental health, Hello, Doctor connects you directly with experts you can trust

Can diabetes medicines cause muscle weakness? Top doctors answer this, and more

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 22, 2026, 14:13 (IST)

How to keep lizards away from apartments and methods top builders adopt to keep away pests

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 15, 2026, 17:59 (IST)

Builders are now integrating pest control into construction, even before foundations are laid, to protect against termites and rodents. For apartment dwellers, natural remedies like garlic, pepper spray, and keeping spaces dry are effective against lizards and insects, especially during summer. Sealing entry points and using naphthalene balls in limited areas also deter pests.

66 body bags on Australian Parliament lawn: Here’s the stark message behind this

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 04, 2026, 11:36 (IST)

Sixty-six body bags, representing daily Australian tobacco deaths, were displayed at Parliament House. Health advocates staged the protest ahead of a Senate inquiry into illegal tobacco. The proposal to lower cigarette excise, aimed at combating illicit trade, was slammed as a dangerous public health gamble that would increase smoking and deaths.

Punjab Strengthens Fight Against ‘Silent Killer’ Hypertension Through Prevention, Early Detection & Cashless Treatment

May 17, 2026, 22:40 (IST)

Nearly 6 in 10 cancer patients in T are women, shows first Cancer Atlas

TNN / May 18, 2026, 00:57 (IST)

Telangana's first Cancer Atlas reveals women comprise nearly 60% of nearly one lakh cancer patients treated over five years. Breast and cervical cancers are major contributors. Experts cite screening deficits leading to late diagnoses, urging more local screening centres and mobile services for early detection and better treatment outcomes.