Can smoking REALLY cause early cataracts? What experts say after BeerBiceps’ viral reel
Published on : Jan 14, 2026CLAIM: Smoking significantly increases the risk of developing cataracts at...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Vaping isn’t safer than smoking: ICMR study links e-cigarettes to higher heart attack risk
Published on : Dec 26, 2025A new comprehensive review led by the Indian Council of Medical...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Just 2 cigarettes a day skyrockets heart disease risk by 50 pc, study finds
Published on : Dec 1, 2025Smoking is one of the most prominent causes of death...
: Sakshi Srivastava
‘Andar kheecho yaar!’: Video shows UP doctor making 5-year-old smoke to ‘cure’ cold
Published on : Apr 17, 2025In a disturbing incident, a doctor at a government hospital...
: Sneha Richhariya
FACT CHECK: Can a lung detox tea clean a smoker’s lungs?
Published on : Nov 26, 2024CLAIM: A homemade tea can be used to detox lungs...
: Allen Joe Mathew
FDA raises minimum age for tobacco purchases to 21
Published on : Oct 5, 2024Starting September 30, 2024, tobacco retailers will be required to...
: First Check Team
Study: Smoking cut to 5% may add a year for men, 0.2 for women by 2050
Published on : Oct 3, 2024Global life expectancy is projected to reach 78.3 years by...
: First Check Team
Fact-check: Smoking harms oral health in numerous ways
Published on : Jul 9, 2024Reduced blood flow makes it tougher to detect gum disease...
: Allen Joe Mathew
Cigarette-style warnings on social media risks to protect children: US surgeon general
Published on : Jul 4, 2024Dr Vivek Murthy slammed social networks for emerging as an...
: First Check Team
Fact-check: Paternal smoking, obesity can harm unborn babies
Published on : Feb 29, 2024Researchers have identified notable associations between paternal factors and birth...
: Florica Brahma
Explainer: Why long work hours are injurious to health
Published on : Oct 30, 2023From cardiovascular disease and heightened stress levels, to depression, anxiety...
: Florica Brahma
Smoking: Myths vs facts
Published on : Jun 2, 2023A scientific look at six common smoking narratives to sift...