Is having a bad habit ever a good thing? It kind of can be if your aim is to lower your blood pressure, since one way to do that is to reduce your alcohol consumption significantly. It’s a winning strategy — but only, of course, if you were drinking a lot in the first place. ... read more >>
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Blood pressure: alcohol, smoking and caffeine
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
Study: Quitting smoking raises diabetes risk (Video)
Wednesday, January 6th, 2010
People who quit smoking are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes after they kick the habit, most likely due to post-quitting weight gain, a new study has found. Experts caution, however, that the benefits of quitting smoking — including a lower risk of heart attack and lung cancer — far outweigh the risk of developing diabetes, which can be treated with diet, exercise, and medication. ... read more >>
People who quit smoking are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes after they kick the habit, most likely due to post-quitting weight gain, a new study has found. Experts caution, however, that the benefits of quitting smoking — including a lower risk of heart attack and lung cancer — far outweigh the risk of developing diabetes, which can be treated with diet, exercise, and medication. ... read more >>
Less smoking equals more birthdays
Thursday, November 12th, 2009
MOBILE, Ala. – As the official sponsor of birthdays, the American Cancer Society marks the 34th Great American Smokeout on November 19 by encouraging smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day. ... read more >>
MOBILE, Ala. – As the official sponsor of birthdays, the American Cancer Society marks the 34th Great American Smokeout on November 19 by encouraging smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day. ... read more >>
Smoking May Increase Risk of Breast Cancer
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
Researchers from the Mayo Clinic have reported that women who have smoked 100 or more cigarettes in their life have a significantly increased risk of developing breast cancer. The details of this study were published in the September-October 2009 issue of The Breast Journal.[1] ... read more >>
Researchers from the Mayo Clinic have reported that women who have smoked 100 or more cigarettes in their life have a significantly increased risk of developing breast cancer. The details of this study were published in the September-October 2009 issue of The Breast Journal.[1] ... read more >>
Late rains dampen hopes for tobacco
Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
Risk exists for mold, fungus to damage crop ... read more >>
Risk exists for mold, fungus to damage crop ... read more >>
Smoking during pregnancy
Thursday, October 1st, 2009
Mothers who smoke during pregnancy put their children at greater risk of developing psychotic symptoms in their teenage years. ... read more >>
Mothers who smoke during pregnancy put their children at greater risk of developing psychotic symptoms in their teenage years. ... read more >>
Breast Cancer: Risk Increases For Smokers And Overweight Women
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
ScienceDaily (Sep. 1, 2009) — A recent study published in the Journal of Cancer Epidemiology has reinforced the correlation between being overweight, smoking and breast cancer. What makes this study unique is how test subjects were not diagnosed for BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations, which predispose women to breast cancer. ... read more >>
ScienceDaily (Sep. 1, 2009) — A recent study published in the Journal of Cancer Epidemiology has reinforced the correlation between being overweight, smoking and breast cancer. What makes this study unique is how test subjects were not diagnosed for BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations, which predispose women to breast cancer. ... read more >>
Healthy Lifestyle Habits Linked With Reduced Risk of Heart Failure
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
Newswise — Men who exercised regularly, drank moderately, did not smoke, who were not overweight and had a diet that included cereal and fruits and vegetables had a lower lifetime risk of heart failure, according to a study in the July 22/29 issue of JAMA. ... read more >>
Newswise — Men who exercised regularly, drank moderately, did not smoke, who were not overweight and had a diet that included cereal and fruits and vegetables had a lower lifetime risk of heart failure, according to a study in the July 22/29 issue of JAMA. ... read more >>
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