Recent research from the Ottawa Hospital suggests smokers who experience pre-eclampsia during pregnancy are more likely to experience additional complications. These complications may include low birth weight, preterm labor, or stillbirth. Previous studies have indicated women who smoked experienced a lower overall incidence of pre-eclampsia. The condition of pre-eclampsia is associated with a significant increase [...]
A recent study in the Journal of Pediatrics is the first national study which shows a link between absenteeism in children and parents who smoke. The study examined 3100 families to compare the number of school absences and the incidence of parents who smoke. Children from smoking households missed an average of 1 to 1.5 [...]
Recent evidence published in the Annals of Neurology indicates the incidence of strokes among the younger generation is increasing. Researchers from the CDC recently conducted a study which showed that the incidence of stroke for people ages 15 to 44 increased by more than 33% in recent years. Researchers believe this current increase may be [...]
Heart disease includes coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction (heart attack), and other irregularities in the rhythm of the heart beat. Heat disease affects millions of people around the world, limiting quality of life and decreasing life expectancy for many. While many of the symptoms of heart disease are similar (palpitations, shortness of breath, weakness, nausea, [...]
Smoking is the most preventable form of premature death, yet according to the World Health Organization (WHO) more than four million deaths were attributable to the use of tobacco products. The results surrounding the negative impact of tobacco use are overwhelming but still the WHO notes that there are approximately one billion male smokers worldwide [...]