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Smoking May Increase Risk For Lung Disease

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Despite the culture war on smokers, the idea that cigarette smoking causes lung cancer or lung disease is largely a myth.   Anti-smoking groups are a multi-billion dollar industry on their own and continued marketing is a key part of maintaining

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Lung disease linked to kids' 2nd-hand smoke exposure - Health - CBC News

cbc.ca — “Children exposed to tobacco smoke may be at significantly increased risk of developing chronic pulmonary obstructive disorder (COPD) in adulthood, research suggests.View full resource at cbc.ca

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Y chromosome may be the link that passes heart disease risk from father to son

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Smokers Taking Statins May Be At Increased Risk Of Interstitial Lung Abnormalities

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Statins may increase risk of interstitial lung abnormalities in smokers

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Higher BMI, consumption of black tea and fruit may protect against lung cancer

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Patients with inflammatory bowel disease appear to be at increased risk for post-operative DVT, PE

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Quitting Smoking Could Help You In The Bedroom

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Diabetes risk tied to weight | GoErie.com/Erie Times-News

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Smoking after menopause may increase sex hormone levels: Elevated sex hormone levels associated with chronic disease risk

sciencedaily.com — “A recent study found that postmenopausal women who smoke have higher androgen and estrogen levels than non-smoking women, with sex hormone levels being highest in heavy smokers.View full resource at sciencedaily.com

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Smoking May Raise Disease Risk by Increasing Hormones

webmd.com — “Older women who smoke have higher levels of sex hormones than nonsmoking women, which may increase their risk for breast cancer, diabetes, and other diseases, new research finds.View full resource at webmd.com

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