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Higher levels of vitamin D might protect smokers from cancer (Photos)

A study published yesterday in the journal Clinical Chemistry, suggests boosting vitamin D levels could improve health for people who smoke. Researchers say low vitamin D boosts a person’s chance of developing a variety of tobacco related cancers.
Examiner.com (National)
added Mar 16, 2013 14:04
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Lung Transplant Hazard May Rise With Obese Recipients, Smoking Donors

Major risk factors for serious illness and death after a lung transplant include a donor who smoked and a recipient who is obese, according to a new study. Researchers reviewed the cases of nearly 1,300 people who received lung transplants at 10 U.S. lun
HealthDay [HealthScout]
added Mar 16, 2013 13:44
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Quitting Cigarettes Cuts Heart Risks, Even If You Gain Weight

Long-term study shows cardiac-health benefits in kicking the habit despite added pounds
HealthDay [HealthScout]
added Mar 16, 2013 13:43
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Childhood Depression May Be Tied to Later Heart Risk: Study

For these kids, obesity, smoking and inactivity more likely in adolescence, preliminary research shows
HealthDay [HealthScout]
added Mar 16, 2013 13:42
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New award scheme searches out the best tax stamps ($$)

Reconnaissance International, publishers of Tax Stamp News and organizers of the Tax Stamp Forum, are creating a new award scheme – Excellence in Tax Stamps to recognise and reward design, technological innovation, implementation and enforcement of tax st
Tobacco Journal International
added Mar 16, 2013 13:21
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For Smokers, Low Levels of Vitamin D May Lead to Cancer

New research appearing online today in Clinical Chemistry, the journal of AACC, shows that decreased levels of vitamin D may predispose smokers to developing tobacco-related cancer. This study illustrates that simple vitamin D blood tests and supplements
Newswise
added Mar 16, 2013 12:51
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[Indiana] Up in smoke: State health department wants to cut cessation funding by $3M ($$)

The Indiana State Department of Health has proposed a 38-percent cut in funding for all smoking cessation programs across the state.
Greater Fort Wayne (IN) Business Weekly
added Mar 16, 2013 12:46
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[Washington] Wash. students: Pot more popular than cigarettes

Washington high school students who participated in a statewide survey say they are twice as likely to smoke marijuana as cigarettes, and the state's top health official said Thursday she's worried that a new marijuana law may make prevention efforts more
AP - Associated Press
added Mar 16, 2013 12:45
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[Europe, Turkey] Turks no longer 'smoking like Turks,' report shows

Turkey has witnessed an above-average decrease in smoking rates in comparison to EU countries while also maintaining low levels of alcohol consumption rates, according to a recent report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD
Hurriyet (tr)
added Mar 16, 2013 12:31
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Depressed Teens 13 Times More Likely to Smoke

The two newest studies examined the impact of divorce and childhood depression, and found that these two factors drastically increase a child’s likelihood of becoming a regular smoker.
Healthline Networks
added Mar 16, 2013 10:31
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