Studies suggest that ex-smokers may face increased health risks from cigarettes for years to come. Some of the damage that cigarettes inflict on the body subsides quickly, halving the risk of heart disease and stroke within five years after a smoker quits. But the effect of smoking on risks of cancer and other diseases can persist for decades, experts say. Even Sen. … [Read more...] about The Sooner You Quit Smoking, the Better Your Chances of Recovery
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Global Cancer Deaths to Hit 17 Million in 2030
Barcelona - Cancer deaths will more than double to 17 million people each year in 2030 with poor countries shouldering the heaviest burden from the disease, the head of the UN's cancer agency said on Monday. An aging population will bump up cancer rates worldwide in the coming years, especially in developing countries where the number of people who smoke and drink is on the … [Read more...] about Global Cancer Deaths to Hit 17 Million in 2030
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