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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Why Molly Wears a Hat: She Started Smoking at 15, Developed Cancer by 30
Molly is a 30 year old mother who was working and going to school when she was diagnosed with large cell lung cancer. As a smoker for half her life, Molly was faced with a terrifying and painful disease that could have been prevented. Quitting smoking was a no-brainer for Molly. She says she could “smoke and die, or breathe and live.” Smoking Habit Formed Early Molly … [Read more...] about Why Molly Wears a Hat: She Started Smoking at 15, Developed Cancer by 30
Anticorrosion Benefits for Steel Derived from Cigarette Butts’ Toxins
There are estimates that gauge more than 4.5 trillion cigarette butts litter the streets and ground across the world on an annual basis. Aside from the displeasing aesthetics of these butts, there are numerous environmental consequences of this toxic litter, including the leaching of chemicals into our waterways. A team of researchers led by scientist Jun Zhao discovered … [Read more...] about Anticorrosion Benefits for Steel Derived from Cigarette Butts’ Toxins
How Your Lungs Work
You breathe in and out anywhere from 15 to 25 times per minute, Without even thinking about it. When you exercise, your breathing rate goes up -- again, without you thinking about it. You breathe so regularly that it is easy to take your lungs for granted. You can't even stop yourself from breathing if you try! Smoker's Lung Pathology Photo Essay This photo … [Read more...] about How Your Lungs Work
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