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Even Moderate Smoking Associated With Sudden Death Risk in Women
December 11, 2012 Even light-to-moderate cigarette smoking is associated with a significant increase in the risk of sudden cardiac death in women. The risk of sudden cardiac death rose 8 percent for each five years of ... > full story -
Drug Helps Women Who Stop Smoking Keep Off Weight
December 10, 2012 A medication being tested to help smokers kick the habit also may help avoid the weight gain that is common after quitting -- but only in women. This is the first medication shown to reduce weight ... > full story -
Second-Hand Smoke Increases Risk of Invasive Meningococcal Disease in Children
December 10, 2012 The dangers of second-hand smoke (passive smoking) on children continue to become ever more apparent. A new study shows that second hand smoke and fetal exposure due to maternal smoking while ... > full story -
Putting Electronic Cigarettes to the Test
December 7, 2012 Are e-cigarettes harmful to users? An unresolved question. It’s harder still to judge the danger to bystanders. How many different substances do e-smokers exhale – and what are they? A ... > full story -
Less Harmful Constituents When Heating Tobacco at Lower Temperatures?
December 6, 2012 Many of the harmful constituents found in the smoke from a conventional cigarette result from the burning of tobacco. Lowering the temperature at which the “smoke” is generated means that ... > full story -
Patients With Severe Back Pain Who Quit Smoking Report Less Pain Than Patients Who Continue to Smoke
December 5, 2012 For years, research has shown a link between smoking and an increased risk for low back pain, intervertebral (spine) disc disease, and inferior patient outcomes following surgery. A new study also ... > full story -
Smoking May Worsen Hangover After Heavy Drinking
December 5, 2012 People who like to smoke when they drink may be at greater risk of suffering a hangover the next morning, according to a study in the January 2013 issue of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and ... > full story -
Second-Hand Smoke Linked to Children's Behavior Problems
December 4, 2012 It is a known fact that active maternal smoking during pregnancy has negative effects on child health, such as attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, new research suggests that ... > full story -
Teen Smoking Decreases Bone Accumulation in Girls, May Increase Osteoporosis Risk
December 4, 2012 Teenage girls who smoke accumulate less bone during a critical growth period and carry a higher risk of developing osteoporosis later in life, according to new research. In the study, researchers ... > full story -
As Cigarette Taxes Go Up, Heavy Smoking Goes Down
November 30, 2012 When cigarette taxes rise, hard-core smokers are more likely than lighter smokers to cut back, according to new ... > full story
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