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www.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago
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Smoking May Compromise Immune Health, Even Years After Quitting

Smoking has a significant impact on immune responses, with effects that may persist even after quitting.
Cytokine secretion in the innate immune response returns to normal after quitting, but effects on the adaptive response may endure through epigenetic memory. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
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Quitting smoking reduces cancer risk at any age, says study

Quitting smoking at any age reduces the risk of cancer, with the greatest reduction seen after 15 years of quitting.
Early cessation before middle age leads to significant reductions in the risk of developing lung cancer. [ more ]
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