Tag: Smoking
Arterial stiffness raises blood pressure in adolescents via insulin resistance
In the young population, arterial stiffness, an emerging risk factor for hypertension, indirectly raises blood.
Tobacco, alcohol are main causes of cancers worldwide: Study
Nearly half of cancers worldwide can be traced back to a known risk factor, primarily.
Study shows older age and smoking most important risk factors for developing any cancer
A new large study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows older.
Chronic lung disease remains major public health problem, especially in less developed countries
Globally, chronic lung disease (COPD) accounted for over 212 million cases, 3 million deaths, and.
Smoking, vaping linked to higher risk of severe COVID-19 complications, including death
People who reported smoking or vaping prior to their hospitalization were more likely than their.
Mask wearing amplifies harms of smoking
Smoking traditional or non-combustible cigarettes while wearing a surgical mask results in a two-fold rise.
Smoking promotes development of severe pulmonary hypertension
About 1% of the world’s adult population suffers from pulmonary hypertension (PH). Among the many.
Infertility and pregnancy loss may increase women’s risk of stroke later in life
Infertility and pregnancy loss are associated with an increased risk of non-fatal and fatal stroke.
New report finds smoking increases the risk of depression and schizophrenia
Smoking increases the risk of developing schizophrenia by between 53% and 127% and of developing.
Smoke break: New study strengthens link between smoking and increased fracture risk in men
It’s no secret that smoking cigarettes is the culprit behind a whole host of ailments,.