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‘Disorderly’ US actor Shia LaBeouf arrested in Georgia

Agence France Presse — United States film star Shia LaBeouf was arrested in Georgia early Saturday after becoming “aggressive” towards a police officer and behaving in a “disorderly” fashion, authorities said. According to the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department, LaBeouf was arrested in the early hours after he approached a bystander and a police officer, asking for a cigarette. He was released hours later after posting a $7,000 bond, Pete Nichols, spokesman for the Chatham County […]

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Smoking weakens a gene that protects arteries: study

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — People who smoke cigarettes may boost their risk of clogged heart arteries by weakening a gene that is otherwise protective of these important blood vessels, United States researchers said Monday. The findings point to a genetic explanation for how smoking can lead to the plaque buildup that stiffens arteries and causes heart disease, said the report in the journal Circulation. “This has been one of the first big steps towards solving […]

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Why You Should Quit Smoking?

Reasons Why You Should Quit Smoking Now By: Natalie Kate Ann Juntado   Once you have stopped the habit of smoking, you’ll soon realize how good it is for your health. Some may find it difficult to quit, but as you start doing the right thing for your health, by starting off with yourself, you’ll feel great from within. Here, we share you the reasons why you should quit smoking right now, yes right now, […]

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