Smoking : Science World Report

Jan 08, 2014 07:47 AM EST

Tobacco Warning Saves 8 Million Lives from Smoking

How many lives can a simple warning save? According to a new study, it's about 8 million. Researchers have discovered that anti-smoking measures that began 50 years ago this month have had a huge impact on the health of people across the United States.

Jan 03, 2014 09:43 AM EST

Odor Receptors Discovered in Lungs

It turns out that the nose isn't the only thing that can smell. Scientists have discovered that lungs also have odor receptors. The findings could have implications for smokers and reveal a bit more about how the human body senses smell.

Jan 02, 2014 11:30 PM EST

Trebling Tobacco Tax 'Could Prevent 200 Million Early Deaths'

Trebling tobacco tax globally would cut smoking by a third and prevent 200 million premature deaths this century from lung cancer and other diseases, researchers said on Wednesday.

Jan 02, 2014 10:30 AM EST

Quit Smoking This New Year and Get a Better Night's Sleep

Want to quit smoking this New Year? Then you may be in for a better night's sleep. Scientists have found that smoking disrupts the circadian clock function in both lungs and the brain.

Dec 27, 2013 09:03 PM EST

Lax Smoking Policies may be to Blame for Higher Lung Cancer Cases in Central Southern States

A recent study shows that there is a higher mortality rate in Central Southern states that's most likely due to smoking. The Central South-composed of such states as Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi and Tennessee-may hold this title do to excessive smoking habits held by residents, according to lead s...

Sep 10, 2013 07:30 AM EDT

Hypertensive Women who Smoke are 20 Percent More Prone to Fatal Brain Bleeding

A long-term and population-based Finnish study on SAH (Subarachnoid haemorrhage), conducted on the basis FINRISK health examination surveys have found that a combination of some risk factors like smoking, female gender and hypertension lead to SAH.

Sep 01, 2013 03:52 PM EDT

Kicking the Habit: Active Smokers Show Higher Risk for Blocked Coronary Arteries

A study conducted through the European Society of Cardiology looked at past and active smokers and the negative impacts this made on participant's health.