Tag: smoking

Smoking Raises Fatty Liver Risk by Up to 1.5 Times Among Young Adults

Young adult smokers face a higher risk of fatty liver disease, with significant findings on its impact regardless of obesity or alcohol consumption.

Recurrent Acute Pancreatitis Greatly Raises Risk of Chronic Disease, Study Finds

A study shows recurrent acute pancreatitis significantly raises the risk of chronic pancreatitis, highlighting the need for early management.

Top 5 Warning Signs of Lung Disease: Are You at Risk?

Dr. Lee Eun-ju emphasizes the importance of lung health, warning against ignoring symptoms like breathlessness and advocating for screenings.

How Maternal Smoking Affects Child Neurodevelopment: Shocking Study Reveals Long-Term Risks

Maternal smoking before childbirth increases the risk of neurological disorders in children, highlighting the need for smoking cessation.

Lost Your Voice for Over Two Weeks? It Could Be More Than a Cold

Persistent hoarseness may signal laryngeal cancer, especially in those over 60. Early diagnosis is vital for effective treatment.

Cigarettes vs. DNA: Study Shows Smoking Is the Real Cancer Trigger

A study shows that smoking for over 20 years increases small-cell lung cancer risk by 54 times, highlighting smoking's dangers.

Hairy Today, Bald Tomorrow: How Smoking Accelerates Hair Loss

A recent study has found that men who smoke more than ten cigarettes a day have over twice the likelihood of developing male pattern...

Smoking While Pregnant Could Affect Your Baby’s Weight

Pregnant women who smoke in the early stages of pregnancy were found to have placental weights 182g heavier compared to non-smoking women. Furthermore, this...

Smoking and Drinking Fuel Oral Cancer Growth, KAIST Study Finds

Increased YAP expression and heterodimerization of TM4SF19 protein due to oxidative stress in oral cancer cells. (Courtesy of KAIST)/News1 Korean researchers have identified a mechanism by which smoking and drinking promotes oral cancer proliferation.