Current, Former Smokers May Face Impaired Pancreatic Duct Cell Function, Elevated Colorectal Cancer Risk That Persists Longer For Women

Cigarette smoking appears to impair pancreatic duct cell function — even for those who quit –putting all smokers at risk of compromised digestive function regardless of age, gender and alcohol intake, according to the results of a study unveiled at the American College of Gastroenterology’s (ACG) 76th Annual Scientific meeting in Washington, DC…

Smokers 'hit menopause earlier'

WOMEN who smoke face going through the menopause at least a year earlier than non-smokers, research suggests.

Smoking linked to early menopause in women

(Medical Xpress) — A new study published in the journal Menopause adds one more reason for women to avoid or give up the smoking habit. The study results show that women who light up are more likely to start menopause a year earlier than non-smokers and are also at a higher risk of bone and heart diseases.

Smokers 'hit menopause earlier'

WOMEN who smoke face going through the menopause at least a year earlier than non-smokers, research suggests.

Smokers hit menopause younger, study finds

Women who smoke may hit menopause about a year earlier than those who don’t light up, according to a study that also notes an earlier menopause may influence the risk of getting bone and heart diseases.

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