Measuring the nicotine content in toenail clippings can help predict a woman’s heart disease risk, a US study in nurses suggests.
Analysis of toenails from more than 62,500 women showed double the level of nicotine in those with heart disease than those without the condition.
The researchers said the test may be more accurate than simply asking a person about their smoking history.
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If anyone reading this still smokes, please try to quit. If you’ve tried but failed, please keep trying until you succeed. I’ve seen a few people die of smoking related diseases, and it’s a real tragedy that can be prevented.
If anyone reading this still smokes, please try to quit. If you’ve tried but failed, please keep trying until you succeed. I’ve seen a few people die of smoking related diseases, and it’s a real tragedy that can be prevented.