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Surprising research identifies why most life-long smokers never develop lung cancer
Cigarette smoking is overwhelmingly the main cause of lung cancer, yet only a minority of smokers develop the disease.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 27, 2022


Study uncovers why most life-long smokers never develop lung cancer
Cigarette smoking is overwhelmingly the main cause of lung cancer, yet only a minority of smokers develop the disease.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 27, 2022


New research uncovers why most life-long smokers never develop lung cancer
Cigarette smoking is overwhelmingly the main cause of lung cancer, yet only a minority of smokers develop the disease.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 27, 2022


New research helps former smokers to lower their risk of death
Former smokers who stick to a healthy lifestyle have a lower risk of dying from all causes than those who don’t engage in healthy habits.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 28, 2022


Healthy lifestyle linked to 90% lower risk of diabetes in women
Women with a history of diabetes in pregnancy can still reduce their chances of developing type 2 diabetes by adopting a healthy lifestyle
Joseph Shavit
Sep 26, 2022


Seven healthy lifestyle habits may reduce dementia risk for people with diabetes
Sleeping seven to nine hours daily, exercising regularly and having frequent social contact was associated with a lower risk of dementia.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 18, 2022


Scientists discover how air pollution may trigger lung cancer in never-smokers
A new mechanism has been identified where very small pollutant particles in the air may trigger lung cancer in people who have never smoked.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 11, 2022


Can smoking cessation drugs reduce alcohol intake -- unexpected findings
The investigators recruited volunteers who self-identified as engaging in risky drinking and daily smoking. They were followed for 12 months
Joseph Shavit
Aug 10, 2022


Meet QuitBet -- the motivational game that helps people quit smoking
Quitbet is an innovative way to help people quit smoking – by letting them bet on themselves and win real money.
Joseph Shavit
May 29, 2022


Simple screening for common lung disease could relieve millions globally
A group of common lung conditions that affects more than 300* million people, could be significantly reduced with a simple health assessment
Joseph Shavit
Jan 12, 2022


Non-invasive brain stimulation may reduce smoking
A new systematic review of randomised controlled trials has found evidence that non-invasive brain stimulation may reduce smoking frequency
Joshua Shavit
Aug 6, 2021


Homeless people in UK to be given free e-cigarettes as part of new trial
The study will be conducted across five regions in the UK – Scotland, Wales, London, the South East and the East of England.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 30, 2021


Multiyear workplace health promotion program shown to prevent health risks
The results of an eight-year workplace health promotion program were encouraging for health promotion
Joseph Shavit
Mar 13, 2021
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