Behavioral therapy with a focus on weight-counseling combined with the smoking-cessation medicine bupropion (Zyban) is more effective than standard counseling alone in helping women quit smoking, according to a new study.

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Smoking is associated with structural changes in the airways and pulmonary parenchyma, including upper airway mucosal gland hypertrophy and hyperplasia. Smoking decreases the levels of oxygen reaching tissues because it constricts and damages blood vessels, giving rise to different health problems.

Smokers are more likely to get cancer; cancer of the lungs, throat, gullet and mouth is caused by Carcinogen that is present in tobacco smoke. It is approximated that 90% of lung cancer cases are associated with smoking. Smoking also affects others besides the smoker. Read the rest of this entry →

Diabetic foot is one of the common problems that diabetic people develop. It spreads so quickly at a little carelessness can make it severe. Smoking any form of tobacco causes damage to the small blood vessels in the feet and legs, and so it accelerates Diabetic Foot.

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Cholesterol is one of the body’s fats (lipids).Cholesterol and another lipid, triglyceride, are important building blocks in the structure of cells and are also used in making hormones and producing energy. High blood cholesterol is a risk factor for heart disease.

Smoking cigarettes increases the body’s cholesterol level which leads to heart disease and stroke because the carcinogens in the cigarettes contribute to various heart problems. Quitting smoking will help you in lowering your cholesterol level; reduce your risk of heart attack and other heart diseases. If you have high cholesterol, smoking can be a leading contributor. High cholesterol smoking can be deadly if something is not done about it. So, it is extremely important to monitor your cholesterol. Read the rest of this entry →