2 Nicotine exposures impact on sperm nuclear proteins
While not all chewing tobacco has a smoky flavor, some varieties capture that aged, slightly charred smell that feels nostalgic, almost like a bonfire on a cool evening
Even though lung cancer is assumed to be deadlier, as it affects 18 lakh Indians annually, COPD strikes down almost 15 lakh people in the country every year
It includes any cancer: on or inside the lining of the lips on the front two-thirds of the tongue or the floor of the mouth underneath the tongue inside the surface of the cheeks on the hard palate (the front of the roof of the mouth) on the gums in the area behind the wisdom teeth
This combined effect, weakened LES tone and slower acid clearance, creates a cycle of irritation and inflammation that can make GERD more stubborn and challenging to control
They provide a less harmful alternative to cigarette smoking and vaping, as nothing is burnt or inhaled