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Smoking can double risk of colorectal polyps
Smokers have a two-fold increased risk of developing colorectal polyps, the suspected underlying cause of most colorectal cancers (CRC), according to a study published in Gastroenterology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute.   view more (2008-02-04)

Heavy smokers at increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis
Heavy smokers are at increased risk of developing the painful joint disease rheumatoid arthritis, finds a study in the Annals of Rheumatic Diseases. The research also shows that a family history of the disease, a known risk factor for rheumatoid arthritis, was less common among heavy smokers. The study team analysed the smoking habits of 239... view more... (2001-02-10)

Stubble equals trouble? Shaving, heart disease and stroke
How often a man shaves may be a marker of his susceptibility to heart disease, according to new research from the University of Bristol, published in the American Journal of Epidemiology this week. The Caerphilly Study by Professor Shah Ebrahim and colleagues in the Department of Social Medicine examined the link between shaving, coronary heart... view more... (2003-02-07)

Smoking seems to increase brain damage in alcoholics
It is already well-known that the brains of long-term alcoholics atrophy and shrink, the study authors say, but the new findings are the first evidence that cigarette smoking might contribute to that atrophy, particularly in grey matter of the parietal and temporal lobes.   view more (2005-09-29)

Being overweight just as risky to health as being a smoker
Obese adolescents have the same risk of premature death in adulthood as people who smoke more than 10 cigarettes a day, while those who are overweight have the same risk as less heavy smokers, according to research published on bmj.com today.   view more (2009-02-25)

Smoking related to long-term risk and progression of age-related eye disease
Smokers appear to have an increased long-term risk and greater progression of the eye disease age-related macular degeneration.   view more (2008-01-15)

Long-term marijuana smoking leads to respiratory complaints
Long-term exposure to marijuana smoke is linked to many of the same health problems as tobacco smoke, such as increased respiratory symptoms like cough, phlegm and wheeze.   view more (2007-02-13)

Partial bans on smoking don't save jobs in restaurants and bars
Some cities and states around the country have completely banned smoking in public places.   view more (2009-05-19)

Cancer survivors may not be getting the help they need to stop smoking
More than a quarter of cancer survivors who still smoke have not been advised to quit smoking by their health care providers in the last year, according to a study published by researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center in the current issue of the Journal of General Internal Medicine.    view more (2009-10-21)

A double-threat to teen health
As teens head back to school, health teachers may want to revise their lesson plans. Temple researchers have found that kids who engage in heavy drinking will more than likely also engage in heavy smoking, and they say educators can help combat the trend by addressing both topics as one health risk.   view more (2009-08-10)

Study raises concerns about outdoor second-hand smoke
Indoor smoking bans have forced smokers at bars and restaurants onto outdoor patios, but a new University of Georgia study in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that these outdoor smoking areas might be creating a new health hazard.   view more (2009-11-19)

Review study finds association between tobacco smoking and increased risk of tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that causes an estimated 2 million deaths each year. The majority of those deaths occur in developing countries, home to more than 900 million of the world's 1.1 billion smokers.   view more (2007-01-16)

'Lite' low tar cigarettes impair blood flow as much as regular cigarettes
Low tar "lite" cigarettes impair blood flow through the heart as severely as regular cigarettes, reveals a small study published ahead of print in the journal Heart.   view more (2007-05-15)

Adolescent girls keen to be thin are four times as likely to become smokers
Adolescent girls who are keen to be thin are four times as likely to become established smokers, reveals research in Tobacco Control. Conversely, young women who are not bothered about their weight, are less likely to take up the habit, the study indicates. The findings are based on a telephone survey in 1993 of 273 girls aged between 12 and 15.... view more... (2003-04-23)

Smoking and caffeine inversely associated with Parkinson's disease
Individuals with Parkinson's disease are less likely to smoke or consume high doses of caffeine than their family members who do not have the disease, according to a report in the April issue of Archives of Neurology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.   view more (2007-04-10)

UC Davis study links smoking with most male cancer deaths
The association between tobacco smoke and cancer deaths - beyond lung cancer deaths - has been strengthened by a recent study from a UC Davis researcher, suggesting that increased tobacco control efforts could save more lives than previously estimated.   view more (2009-01-22)

Colds flourish in damp homes
People living in damp homes are likely to have four or more colds a year, suggests a study in Thorax. Over 10 500 first year students in Finland responded to a questionnaire about living conditions and levels of asthma, allergy, and respiratory infections. Dampness was assessed by visible evidence of mould and water stains and/or water damage... view more... (2001-05-16)

Media undermine efforts to tackle nicotine addiction
Inaccurate media reports surrounding the safety of new smoking cessation drugs are undermining the treatment of nicotine addiction, according to an editorial in this week’s BMJ.   view more (2002-06-05)

ESC President congratulates Irish Ministry of Health on strong public smoking stance
The President of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) today congratulated the Irish Ministry of Health and Children on its ban on smoking in public places including restaurants, cafes, public houses and places of work, to be implemented from 1 January 2004. The ban was announced on 21 August 2003 by Ireland's Chief Medical Officer, Dr Jim... view more... (2003-08-30)

Pre-cessation patch doubles quit success rate: Researchers call for labeling changes
Using a nicotine patch before quitting smoking can double success rates, according to Duke University Medical Center researchers. They say their latest data suggest changes should be made to nicotine patch labeling.   view more (2009-07-10)
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