Just 2 Cigarettes a Day Raises Heart Disease Risk by Over 50%

A new study found that smoking as few as two cigarettes a day can significantly increase a person's risk of cardiovascular disease. Experts agree that when it comes to overall health, no amount of smoking is safe.

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