how-puhqueliar t1_j1yo9lt wrote on December 28, 2022 at 11:04 AM

Reply to comment by opiate_lifer in TIL that one of the few positive health effects of smoking is a drastic reduction of a person's risk of thyroid cancer. According to a Korean study of the health records of over 10M people, smokers have a 36% lower risk of thyroid cancer. Smoking and heavy drinking reduces one's risk even more. by EncyclopediaJake

nope, it's probably just the anti inflammatory properties of nicotine helps prevent very specific pathologies. while also. y'know, causing a lot more.

BangkokMohel t1_j20yt4s wrote on December 28, 2022 at 9:35 PM

Nicotine in isolation of tobacco has no significant demonstrated chronic negative health effects that I'm aware of. I chew nicotine gum for the buzz.