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Yearly Lung Cancer Scans Backed for Heavy Smokers -
Images: Chilean Mummies Hold Nicotine SecretResearch on hair samples reveal a long use of nicotine smoked by ancient people of Chile.
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Should I Worry About Anesthesia?Safer drugs and better monitoring have reduced anesthesia risks.
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Post-Smoking Weight Gain Doesn't Harm HeartPeople who quit smoking may gain some weight but their hearts still benefit.
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Throat-Cancer Deaths Drop in US, but Rise for White MenDeath rates from mouth and throat cancer vary depending on education level and whether the cancer is caused by HPV.
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Smoking Can Spur Genetic Damage in 15 MinutesThe speed at which our body breaks down polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, present in all cigarettes, sheds light on how quickly DNA damage can occur.
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Blood Test Could Detect Emphysema Before Symptoms Appear
The findings might help persuade smokers to quit.
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Cancer Cases and Deaths Could Double Worldwide by 2030
A growing, aging population and unhealthy lifestyles account for projections of a near-doubling of cancer cases.
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Smoking Linked with Peripheral Artery Disease Risk
Smoking increases the risk that women will suffer from a debilitating disorder called peripheral artery disease.
