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Smoking Ups Stroke Risk for Young Women

According to a study published in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association, young women who smoke are twice as likely to have a stroke as non-smoking women in the same age group. The more she smokes, the greater the … Continue reading

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Bloomberg, Gates pledge $375 million against tobacco

Billionaires Bill Gates, co-founder Microsoft Corp and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg have pledged $375 million to campaign against global tobacco use. The money will be designated to fund anti-smoking programs in developing countries such as China and India over … Continue reading

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