A new study (view below) from the American Cancer Society reveals that about 40% of cancer cases and half of all cancer deaths in adults over 30 are linked to lifestyle choices we can control, like smoking, diet, and exercise. Smoking is the biggest culprit, responsible for nearly 20% of
According to data from a Statista Consumer Insights survey, smoking is still popular in many countries like China, Germany, and Spain, with China topping the list as 42% of its population consumes cigarettes at least occasionally. While the percentage of smokers worldwide is steadily falling, the habit is still very
A recent study published in Biological Psychiatry: Global Open Science has revealed that smoking shrinks the brain and quitting doesn’t restore size. A recent study demonstrates that smoking causes the brain to shrink and that quitting does not undo the damage. The results contribute to the understanding of why smokers
