Morning Smoke Linked to Greatly Increased Cancer Risk

A massive new pair of studies show those who smoke soon after waking up have a higher risk of multiple cancer types.  (Source: Alamy)

Smoking is linked to multiple deadly cancers.  (Source: World Health Organization)

Smokers, beware, your fate may rest on how quickly you light up after waking

It seems intuitive when you think about it -- those who must smoke the quickest after waking, are likely the most addicted to cigarettes.  And smokers who are most addicted, likely use more cigarettes on average, and thus have a higher cancer risk.

This straightforward hypothesis has been upheld in a pair of studies [1][2] currently previewed in the journal Cancer.  Penn State University College of Medicine researcher Joshua E. Muscat, Ph.D, was the lead author on both studies./.../