The sooner you quit, the better it is

Even Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), 71, who quit smoking in 1980, still faces some increased risk of cancer from smoking two packs a day for 25 years, studies suggest. Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.), 46, who says he has struggled to stay off cigarettes since quitting last year, may have less long-term risk because he smoked fewer cigarettes per day. Full Story »

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Subjects: U.S., Politics, Health
Topics: Presidential Election 2008, Obama Administration, Wellness
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Posted by: Posted by Derek Hawkins - Jul 8, 2008 - 8:40 AM PDT
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