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Smoking's Effects on Genes May Play a Role in Lung Cancer Development and Survival Smoking plays a role in lung cancer development and now scientists have shown that smoking also affects the way genes are expressed, leading to alterations in cell division and regulation of immune response. Mar 25, 2008 Intensive Quitline Counseling, Free NRT Help More Quit Smoking The largest randomized trial of its kind has shown that offering more intensive tobacco quitline services, including longer phone counseling sessions and free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), is a highly effective - and cost-effective - way to help smokers quit. Dec 7, 2007 Increasing Evidence Points to Link Between Youth Smoking and Exposure to Smoking in Movies Adolescents who see smoking depicted in movies are more likely to become established smokers, according to a study funded by the National Cancer Institute. Sep 7, 2007 Immunosuppressant Drug Prevents Tobacco-induced Lung Cancer in Mice Rapamycin, an FDA-approved drug normally used to help prevent the body from rejecting organ and bone marrow transplants and also used to coat cardiac stents, was highly effective in preventing the development of tobacco-related lung tumors in mice. Apr 6, 2007 A New Tobacco Threat? In addition to periodontal problems and cardiovascular disease, smokeless tobacco has been most closely associated with increased risks of oral and pancreatic cancer, so any increase in its use is concerning. That concern is compounded by the results of a new study demonstrating that ST use is strongly associated with smoking initiation. Feb 23, 2007 Brain Region Involved in Smoking Addiction Identified A new study has identified a region of the brain that may play an important role in the conscious urge to smoke and provide a potential target for new antismoking therapies. Feb 8, 2007 Smoking Cessation Web Sites' Usage and Quality Studied Internet-connected smokers also reported less psychological distress, fewer barriers to health care, and a greater interest in quitting smoking. Dec 11, 2006 Smoking Cessation – A Personal Experience Whatever your reason for wanting to give up smoking, it is a good reason. My reason was that my cousin contracted lung cancer from smoking and died at the age of 40. When it happens to someone close to you, you realise that it is real, these things do happen and the suffering is unbearable to watch. Oct 11, 2006 Quitting Smoking : Why Women’s Health May Benefit More Women especially are susceptible to some of the more hidden dangers of smoking, and may actually benefit in different ways than men when it comes to smoking cessation. Oct 11, 2006 Smoking Cessation Questions and Answers Smoking is the most common risk factor for the development of lung cancer, which is the leading cause of cancer death. It is also associated with many other types of cancer, including cancers of the esophagus, larynx, kidney, pancreas, and cervix. Sep 24, 2006 |
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