The more you're disturbed, the more effective your case will be," says Pellegrini
On top of that, herbal cigarette smoke had much higher oxidative potential, meaning it triggered more cell-damaging molecules associated with chronic diseases like lung disorders and heart disease.Leaf-wrapped herbal cigarettes, especially those using tendu leaves (like in bidis), were even more problematic, showing nearly a 50% higher oxidative potential than paper-wrapped ones
You might even get regular low-dose CT scansthats actually something that is recommended for people who have smoked after a certain age to detect any lung cancer early, but those come with risks too: youre getting a little bit of radiation each time
The findings reinforce a growing recognition in oncology that more precise data, paired with genetic and environmental research, is essential to understanding cancer risk and improving outcomes across diverse populations