Smoking in Linked to Increased Levels of Depression, Anxiety, and Other Mental Illnesses: New Studies


A new study conducted by Spanish researchers from the University of Navarra shows that smokers are significantly more likely to suffer from clinical depression than non-smokers. This finding has been confirmed and expanded by another, independent study carried out by an international team of scientists from King’s College (England), Norwegian Institute of Public Health, and University of Bergen. According to the latter study, smoking can trigger not only depression, but also anxiety disorder.

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New Studies on Genetic Predisposition to Tobacco Addiction and Lung Cancer in Smokers


Several new studies have identified genetic links to developing tobacco addiction and increasing the smokers’ risk of lung cancer. Specific genetic variations have been found to influence a susceptibility to cigarette addiction. The same genes may be involved in making current and ex-smokers more predisposed to contracting lung cancer.

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Environmental Tobacco Smoke Raises Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Toddlers and Teenagers


We all know that smoking is bad for the heart. But what about inhaling second-hand smoke by non-smokers, especially children? A new study examining the effects of second-hand tobacco smoke on the health of toddlers and teens has revealed that the chronic exposure elevates the children’s risk of developing heart disease later in life. The study was performed by the Columbus Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Research Institute’s Center for Cardiovascular Medicine, Ohio, and presented at the Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention Meeting of the American Heart Association.

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Smokers Are Prone to Bacterial Infections, Study Found


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The recent issue of The Journal of Cell Biology has reported on even more dangers of cigarette smoking. According to a new study conducted by an international team of researchers, smokers tend to suffer from various types of inflammations and infections more often than non-smokers.

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More Research On the Dangers Of “Light” Smoking


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A new study conducted by Tobacco Control researchers has revealed that even “light” smoking of just several cigarettes a day can be very dangerous for the heart and lung health. According to the scientists, if you puff daily from one to four “lung rockets”, and especially if you are a woman, you almost triple your chances of contracting lung cancer and cardiovascular disease! This new discovery confirms the fact that the best protection against lung cancer and heart attack is not to smoke at all.

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