Smoke break New study strengthens link between smoking and increased fracture risk in men

It's no secret that puffing cigarettes is the culprit behind a whole host of ailments, including respiratory diseases and cancers of the lungs and throat. But a new University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) study has revealed that male smokers who, demographically, are more likely than women to light up are also placing themselves at a significantly increased risk of osteoporosis, bone fractures, and early death.