Surprising research identifies why most life-long smokers never develop lung cancer
Cigarette smoking is overwhelmingly the main cause of lung cancer, yet only a minority of smokers develop the disease.
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Joseph Shavit
- Dec 27, 2022
Surprising research identifies why most life-long smokers never develop lung cancer
Cigarette smoking is overwhelmingly the main cause of lung cancer, yet only a minority of smokers develop the disease.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 27, 2022
Study uncovers why most life-long smokers never develop lung cancer
Cigarette smoking is overwhelmingly the main cause of lung cancer, yet only a minority of smokers develop the disease.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 27, 2022
New research uncovers why most life-long smokers never develop lung cancer
Cigarette smoking is overwhelmingly the main cause of lung cancer, yet only a minority of smokers develop the disease.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 28, 2022
New research helps former smokers to lower their risk of death
Former smokers who stick to a healthy lifestyle have a lower risk of dying from all causes than those who don’t engage in healthy habits.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 26, 2022
Healthy lifestyle linked to 90% lower risk of diabetes in women
Women with a history of diabetes in pregnancy can still reduce their chances of developing type 2 diabetes by adopting a healthy lifestyle
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 18, 2022
Seven healthy lifestyle habits may reduce dementia risk for people with diabetes
Sleeping seven to nine hours daily, exercising regularly and having frequent social contact was associated with a lower risk of dementia.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 11, 2022
Scientists discover how air pollution may trigger lung cancer in never-smokers
A new mechanism has been identified where very small pollutant particles in the air may trigger lung cancer in people who have never smoked.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 10, 2022
Can smoking cessation drugs reduce alcohol intake -- unexpected findings
The investigators recruited volunteers who self-identified as engaging in risky drinking and daily smoking. They were followed for 12 months
Joseph Shavit
- May 28, 2022
Meet QuitBet -- the motivational game that helps people quit smoking
Quitbet is an innovative way to help people quit smoking – by letting them bet on themselves and win real money.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 12, 2022
Simple screening for common lung disease could relieve millions globally
A group of common lung conditions that affects more than 300* million people, could be significantly reduced with a simple health assessment
Joshua Shavit
- Aug 6, 2021
Non-invasive brain stimulation may reduce smoking
A new systematic review of randomised controlled trials has found evidence that non-invasive brain stimulation may reduce smoking frequency
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 30, 2021
Homeless people in UK to be given free e-cigarettes as part of new trial
The study will be conducted across five regions in the UK – Scotland, Wales, London, the South East and the East of England.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 13, 2021
Multiyear workplace health promotion program shown to prevent health risks
The results of an eight-year workplace health promotion program were encouraging for health promotion
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