Smoking
Science
Why men live shorter lives than women?
On average, women live longer than men. 57% of all those ages 65 and older are female. By age 85, 67% are...
Health
Scientist uncovered role of nicotine in breast cancer development
At the Institute of Life Sciences, Bhubaneswar (ILS), Bhubneshwar, a team of scientists headed Dr. Sandip K Mishra, has, for the first...
Health
Smoking ban in cars have lasting impacts on a child’s health
A public ban on smoking in cars in England and Wales has led to fewer children being exposed to cigarette smoke
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Smoking Hookah may lead to increased risk of blood clots
New evidence that hookah smoking may not be a safe alternative to cigarettes.
Health
Avoiding smoky environments could protect your heart
Smoke is a complex mixture of small particles and gases. The small particles can cause itchy eyes, a sore throat, a runny nose, and...
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Heavy smoking can damage your vision, study
Everyone is aware that smoking is indeed bad for the health. Still, some people do it anyway. Smoking has been proven a cause of numerous...
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Smoking may limit body’s ability to fight skin cancer
Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that arises when pigment-producing cells—known as melanocytes—mutate and become cancerous. The immune response to melanoma improves the survival...
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Friends and family increase the risk of children becoming smokers in the UK
New findings from the Imperial College London suggest that teenagers whose mothers smoked during pregnancy, or whose parents or friends smoke, are more likely to...
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Vitamins may help smokers quit, study
A new study by the psychologists at the University of Canterbury (UC) demonstrates that minerals and vitamins may lessen cigarette consumption and advance effective stopping. This...
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Smokers are at greater risk of hearing loss, study
According to a new study that involved over 50,000 participants over 8 years, smoking is associated with increased risk of hearing loss. Gathering the data from annual wellbeing...