Posts Tagged ‘Risk’

30
Jan

Is Alcohol a Bigger Threat to Male Sexual Health than Smoking? – PR Web (press release)

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PR Web (press release)

Is Alcohol a Bigger Threat to Male Sexual Health than Smoking?
PR Web (press release)
Men who drink what is considered to be above the normal amount of alcohol on a weekly basis are at higher risk of developing erection problems than those who smoke and do not drink as regularly, reports QuitFullStop. Can quitting smoking and drinking ...

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2
Jan

Helping teens quit smoking

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Teens are lighting up and putting their health at risk. A new program is available to help them kick the habit for good. It's a new year and if you're a smoker what better time to quit. Health experts are hoping a lot of quitters will be teens. That's because, according to the National Cancer Institute, a lot of young people are smoking, which can lead to dangerous health consequences as they ...

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17
Dec

Smoking Raises Risk Of Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Skin In Women

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Regular female smokers have a threefold higher risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, researchers from Moffitt Cancer Center reported in Cancer Causes and Control. The authors said they found a slight increase in risk among regular male smokers, but a statistically insignificant one. Dana E. Rollison and team recruited 380 patients with skin cancer and 315 controls (healthy ...

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3
Nov

FDA says drug is safe when used appropriately

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The popular quit-smoking drug Chantix may increase the risk of suicide and suicidal thoughts in some patients, says a new report.

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Cigarette smoking appears to impair pancreatic duct cell function -- even for those who quit -- putting all smokers at risk of compromised digestive function regardless of age, gender and alcohol intake, according to the results of a new study.

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Cigarette smoking appears to impair pancreatic duct cell function -- even for those who quit -- putting all smokers at risk of compromised digestive function regardless of age, gender and alcohol intake, according to the results of a new study.

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31
Oct

Cigarette smoking’s impact lingers after quitting

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( American College of Gastroenterology ) Cigarette smoking appears to impair pancreatic duct cell function--even for those who quit--putting all smokers at risk of compromised digestive function regardless of age, gender and alcohol intake, according to the results of a study unveiled today.

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31
Oct

Cigarette Smoking’s Impact Lingers after Quitting

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Cigarette smoking appears to impair pancreatic duct cell function--even for those who quit--putting all smokers at risk of compromised digestive function regardless of age, gender and alcohol intake, according to the results of a study unveiled today. In a separate smoking-related study also released today, researchers from the University of Connecticut found that the risk of advanced pre ...

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3
Oct

Smoking May Double Risk for Stroke

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MONDAY, Oct. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Compared to people who don't smoke, smokers face twice the risk of stroke and they are likely to have that stroke nearly a decade sooner, a Canadian study finds.

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18
Aug

Risk Of Bladder Cancer Due To Smoking Higher Than We Thought

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According to a study in the August 17 issue of JAMA, an analysis of data from almost 500,000 individuals indicates, that the risk of bladder cancer among smokers is higher than reported from previous population data, and that the risk for female smokers is comparable with that of men. According to background information in the article, over 350,000 individuals are diagnosed with bladder cancer ...

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