Smoking raises the risk of many conditions, including diabetes. The habit damages skin cells and tissue, resulting in inflammation. It also causes oxidative stress and can worsen circulation and ...

“Although it’s not the only cause, smoking increases the risk of being hospitalized with a mental illness by 250%,” Speed added. In addition to a wide range of physical illnesses, ...

Smoking even one or two cigarettes a day in the months leading up to pregnancy – or during pregnancy – significantly increases the risk of severe health problems in newborns, researchers found.

Smoking hurts everyone, but women under the age of 50 who smoke are at four to five times greater risk for having a heart attack, according to KOAT health expert Dr. Barry Ramo.

A UC San Francisco study links long-term cannabis use, including edibles, to increased heart disease risk due to reduced blood vessel function, similar to tobacco effects.

While many risk factors contribute to stroke likelihood, two common lifestyle habits—smoking and excessive alcohol consumption—dramatically increase vulnerability through multiple mechanisms ...

Family smoking increased stroke risk with odds ratios of 1.88 in the unadjusted model and 1.7 in the fully adjusted model, demonstrating a statistically significant but diminishing influence ...

Study shows 20% increased stroke risk and 29% higher chance of acute coronary syndrome. Experts urge public health reforms and tobacco-style regulation of cannabis products.

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