Lung cancer accounts for approximately one third of cancer deaths in the American population. Over $10 billion is spent annually on the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer. The majority of people with this disease are smokers, but former smokers and people exposed to secondhand smoke are still at risk. What Smoking Does to Your Lungs Smoking and exposure to … [Read more...] about Video Demonstrates How Smoking Destroys Your Lungs
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Dissolvable Tobacco Products Especially Appealing to Kids
The consumer demand for cigarettes has been decreasing, and Big Tobacco companies are looking to fill these sales gaps with cigarette alternative products. This includes cigars, chew, snuff, and nicotine replacements. As the dangers of second-hand smoke becomes more prevalent, most areas have in place smoking bans in public places. Big Tobacco companies are seeking out … [Read more...] about Dissolvable Tobacco Products Especially Appealing to Kids
Nicotine in Cigarettes Contribute to Cluster Headaches and Migraines
Many people are plagued with chronic headaches and migraines and are mystified by what causes them. One probable cause could be second-hand smoke and, if you are a smoker, the act itself. A visit to WebMD.com Migraines and Headaches health center explains how the nicotine contained in tobacco, when inhaled, will stimulate the blood vessels in the brain, causing them to … [Read more...] about Nicotine in Cigarettes Contribute to Cluster Headaches and Migraines
Neurodevelopment of Infants Born to Mothers Who Smoke
Research statistics gathered by a study lead by Professor George Wehby of the University of Iowa's College of Public Health have revealed startling evidence about the neurodevelopment of babies of mothers that smoke during pregnancy, and these facts are much worse than expected. The study's female participants were from health clinics in the countries of Brazil, Chile, and … [Read more...] about Neurodevelopment of Infants Born to Mothers Who Smoke
The Effects of Smoking on Your Health, Wallet & Family
The Surgeon General notes smoking-related deaths to be the most preventable cause of death in the United States. One in four Americans smoke cigarettes, and each year, over 400,000 people die from smoking-related diseases. The habit of smoking also leads to tremendous financial and interpersonal relationship strains. What Smoking Does to Your Health Each puff of … [Read more...] about The Effects of Smoking on Your Health, Wallet & Family
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