Smoking effects the flow of blood throughout our bodies. There are only two structures in the adult human body which, under normal circumstances, lack a blood supply in adult life. One, the cornea of the eye which gets its nutrition from tears. Secondly, the intervertebral disc, which obtains its nutrition from the convection and diffusion of nutrients from the end … [Read more...] about Cigarette Smoking and the Human Spine
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Smoking Related to Erectile Dysfunction and Sperm Count
A number of studies show that smoking is related to the difficulty getting and maintaining an erection. Many toxins present in cigarettes especially carbon monoxide, can damage the circulatory system, which hinders the flow of blood in the penis which is necessary for erection. In addition, smoking is one of the major causes of Erectile Dysfunction. A study published … [Read more...] about Smoking Related to Erectile Dysfunction and Sperm Count
Strong Link Seen in Smoking, Age-Related Blindness
People who smoke are about four times more likely to develop age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of severe vision loss, Australian researchers reported. Researchers followed for 10 years 2,454 Australians who were at least age 49 at the study's outset. Along with being more likely to develop age-related macular degeneration, smokers developed the disease an … [Read more...] about Strong Link Seen in Smoking, Age-Related Blindness
Link Between Smoking and AMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration)
The link between smoking and AMD (age-related macular degeneration) is now as robust as the link between smoking and lung cancer, yet few people are aware of the link or even of AMD. AMD is the UK's leading cause of sight loss - there are around 500,000 people in the UK with AMD - and an estimated 54,000 people have the condition as a result of smoking. Pauline Edwards, … [Read more...] about Link Between Smoking and AMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration)
Nicotine and the Link Between Smoking and Kidney Disease
Cigarette smoke (CS) is the most preventable cause of death and chronic disease in the United States. In addition to being a risk factor for atherosclerosis and cancer, recent epidemiologic studies suggest that cigarette smoke promotes the progression of kidney disease. The mechanisms by which cigarette smoke may accelerate some types of chronic kidney disease are … [Read more...] about Nicotine and the Link Between Smoking and Kidney Disease
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