Tag: Smoking
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New Year, New Savings: How Quitting Smoking Could Save You €6,700 in 2026 (Plus Coffee Price Hikes to Watch)
New Year, New Savings: Why Quitting Smoking Could Transform Your 2026 Budget The start of a new year always brings fresh resolve, and for many Europeans, the big question is simple: can a change in habits translate into real money saved? If you smoke a pack a day, the numbers are eye-opening. Estimates suggest you…
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Social Smoking and Heart Health: Why Even Occasional Smoking Raises Heart Failure Risk
Introduction: A wake-up call about the hidden dangers of social smoking Smoking is often seen as a clear-cut health risk, but a growing body of research suggests that even casual, social smoking can seriously affect heart health. A recent Johns Hopkins study highlights that low-intensity or intermittent smoking is linked to a higher risk of…
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Even Social Smoking Can Trigger Heart Failure, Johns Hopkins Study Finds
New insights on an old habit When people think of smoking as a major health risk, they often picture heavy, daily use. Yet a growing body of research shows that even light, intermittent, or “social” smoking can significantly impact heart health. A Johns Hopkins study adds to the mounting evidence that no level of smoking…
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Social Smoking Raises Heart Health Risk, Johns Hopkins Study Finds
Overview: Social smoking is not harmless A landmark study from Johns Hopkins University adds to the growing evidence that the health effects of tobacco extend well beyond heavy, daily smoking. Researchers found that even low-intensity, social smoking is associated with a noticeably higher risk of heart disease and premature death compared with abstinence. The findings…
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Genetic Resilience to COPD: A Distinct Subtype in Smokers with High Genetic Risk
Understanding genetic resilience to COPD in smokers Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains a major health challenge, yet not all smokers with a high genetic risk develop the condition. Recent research introduces a new concept: genetic resilience to COPD. By examining individuals who smoke and carry a high polygenic risk score (PRS) for COPD but…
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Global and Regional Burden of Kidney Cancer (1990–2021) and Future Projections Based on GBD 2021
Overview: Kidney Cancer at a Glance Kidney cancer is a significant, though not the most common, genitourinary malignancy with a notably poor prognosis. Clear cell renal cell carcinoma accounts for the majority of cases, approximately 80%. The disease burden has grown from 1990 to 2021, driven by aging populations, diagnostic improvements, and lifestyle factors. This…
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Global and regional burden of kidney cancer 1990–2021: trends and future projections
Overview: the rising global impact of kidney cancer Kidney cancer, though not the most common cancer by incidence, poses a substantial global health challenge due to its mortality and disability burden. Recent analyses based on the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 dataset reveal that from 1990 to 2021 the world experienced a marked increase…
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Genetic Resilience to COPD: A Distinct Subtype in Smokers
Understanding genetic resilience in COPD Cigarette smoking remains the leading environmental driver of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), yet not all smokers develop the disease. Recent research introduces the concept of genetic resilience: individuals who carry a high genetic risk for COPD yet show no airflow obstruction. By studying this resilient group, scientists aim to…
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Smoking Tied to Faster Huntington’s Decline: What Clinicians Need to Know
Overview: Smoking as a Modifiable Factor in Huntington’s Disease Huntington’s disease (HD) is a progressive, currently incurable neurodegenerative disorder. While genetics set the stage, modifiable environmental factors may influence when symptoms start and how quickly they advance. A recent analysis using Periodic Dataset 4 from Enroll-HD examined 2,438 individuals, including 799 presymptomatic carriers with four…
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Smoking Accelerates Huntington’s Progression: Clinical Practice Implications
Overview: Smoking as a Modifiable Factor in Huntington’s Disease Huntington’s disease (HD) is a progressive, incurable neurodegenerative disorder. While genetic timing largely governs onset, environmental and lifestyle factors can modulate how quickly symptoms emerge and advance. A recent analysis using Periodic Dataset 4 from Enroll-HD examined 2,438 individuals, including 799 presymptomatic carriers, with four consecutive…