The World No Tobacco Day was Friday, May 31. For the occasion, the WHO announced that every year tobacco is responsible for at least 8 million deaths. In addition, it causes lung cancer, asthma, tuberculosis, and chronic respiratory illnesses in millions of people. The WHO is trying to warn smokers about their pulmonary health, but […]En savoir plus
Tags : Cancer
Although smoking rates have been dropping in France, tobacco still represents a very real danger. According to the latest figures, this is particularly the case for women, and authorities need to encourage people to quit smoking during France’s tobacco-free month, the Mois Sans Tabac. An investigation ordered by the ministry of health recently revealed some […]En savoir plus
40 million Euro invested in nanoparticles for the fight against cancer
The EIB (European Investment Bank) has just given a 40 million Euro loan to a relatively young company, Nanobiotix. This French company was created in 2003 and is specialized in nanomedicine. The objective is to create innovative cancer treatments using nanoparticles, a new and expanding technology. The European commission was convinced of the potential of […]En savoir plus
Quitting smoking doesn’t mean you are totally in the clear health-wise. A recent American study focused on the incidence of lung cancer in populations of former smokers. Even those who quit years ago remain at risk. It appears former smokers have three times more chances of developing lung cancer. The study was performed in the Vanderbilt University […]En savoir plus
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