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Cigarettes after tax: The post-February crisis, and how smokers are reacting | India News

When cigarette prices began climbing across India in early February, the effect was immediate and oddly chaotic. Smokers paid different prices for the same pack on the same street. Retailers blamed wholesalers. Wholesalers blamed the new tax regime. What was framed as a clean public health reform quickly revealed a messier economic story.Popular culture has…

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Lung cancer isn’t just a smoker’s disease, say oncologists and warn on early signs this awareness month

November marks Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time to pause, breathe, and talk about one of the world’s most serious yet misunderstood cancers. It’s not just a “smoker’s disease” non-smokers are increasingly being diagnosed too, thanks to air pollution, passive smoke, and genetic factors. The scary part? Early symptoms often feel harmless, a lingering cough,…

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Lung Cancer rising in young adults – causes, symptoms, prevention and how non smokers can stay safe

Lung cancer has till recently, been associated by older adults who are chronic smokers, but recent statistics indicate a concerning increase in young adult cases among non-smokers. The increasing number of young adults developing lung cancer requires understanding its causes, early symptom detection, and preventive measures for proper management. Let’s find more…Causes of Lung Cancer…

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