The Covid-19 pandemic blew up budget deficits in low- and middle-income countries, pushing many toward or into precarious financial straits. There is also growing pressure on policymakers to soften ...

Even a low daily intake of alcohol—just 9 g or around one standard drink—is linked to a 50% heightened risk of mouth (buccal ...

Introduction While a large proportion of buccal mucosa cancer (BMC) is attributed to tobacco use, the contribution of alcohol is little-known. In India, alcohols include internationally-recognised ...

General Population Survey shows changing patterns in substance use, with increases in alcohol consumption among women and ...

A study reveals even low alcohol intake significantly raises oral cancer risk in Indian men, challenging safe consumption ...

The burden of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is expected to diminish as the coverage of efficient messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccines against severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2 ...

An 18-week experimental study examining the effects of topiramate on tobacco smoking and alcohol use found no differences ...

Every year, countless Indian families face the devastating impact of head and neck cancer (HNC), a disease that strikes at the heart of daily life, speech, swallowing, and breathing. India loses ...

Starting January 1, excise duties on tobacco and alcohol will increase, followed in the spring by hikes in excise rates on ...

Starting January 1, 2026, excise duty rates on tobacco products and alcohol in Estonia will rise by 10 percent and such tax increases typically lead to higher retail prices.

Alcohol consumption is a well-established risk factor for several types of cancer. The degree of risk often correlates with the amount of alcohol a person consumes. Research has shown that alcohol ...

Several EU countries are looking beyond higher taxes, focusing instead on restricting cross-border tobacco trade ...