Wildfire smoke may be worse for brain health than other types of air pollution, according to new research linking it to an increased risk of dementia, as per agency reports. The findings, reported at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Philadelphia, come as millions spent the weekend under air quality warnings from wildfires spewing smoke […]
Bejing: A study conducted by Chinese and U.S. scientists has identified a type of bacteria in our gut that can effectively degrade nicotine, a harmful ingredient in tobacco that causes addiction and a slew of health risks, including fatty liver disease, Chinese news agency, Xinhua. A colony of gut bacteria was found to have reduced […]
ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) marked the World No Tobacco Day by launching a campaign to raise awareness about the harms of smoking and the importance of quitting under the theme “Together Towards a Tobacco-Free Abu Dhabi”. With the aim of raising awareness about the harmful effects of smoking tobacco, the importance […]
It is always a good time to stop smoking, but the impetus is particularly strong now with the pandemic having turned the spotlight on health. In addition, Ramadan is fast approaching and is an ideal time to quit as those who observe the fast also need to avoid smoking during daylight hours. An expert from […]
