If you’re a smoker, you know by now how dangerous tobacco can be to your health. You also know how addictive cigarettes are, and how hard it is to kick the habit — especially if you’re still healthy.
Acquired DNA mutations found in the SERPINA1 gene can protect liver cells from damage in patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, new research shows. Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (A1AD) is a ...
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*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Donohue • I work with a woman who claims she has emphysema. She smokes regularly and finds herself out of breath when ...