It said the hike in excise duty on cigarettes would "hurt industry volume and upset ITC's earnings" as the regulatory stance towards tobacco consumption has changed "from rational to one that curbs consumption".JP Morgan, one of the foreign broking majors in India, cut ITC's target price by 21% to Rs 375, from Rs 475
Nicotine gum is a helpful tool in smoking cessation, providing a controlled dose of nicotine, which can help reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms
Bad habits also tend to travel together, said Freeman, who was not involved in the research
With a rising number of younger adults facing colorectal health issues, including colorectal cancer, early screenings are becoming increasingly important
Community intervention trial for smoking cessation
Building a tobacco-free society is not only about saving lives