Abstract Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) or diseases of the heart and blood vessels are one of the largest causes of death. More than 16 million Americans have a CVD. Approximately smoking causes one of every four deaths from CVD. Objective: To predict the odds of developing heart disease in a lifetime among tobacco smokers comparedContinue reading “The Odds of Developing Heart Disease for Tobacco Smokers Compared to Non Smokers”
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Euthanasia and the Ordinary and Extraordinary Means of Sustaining Life: The Church’s Position
Etymologically, the term euthanasia comes from two Greek words eu (well) and thanasia (dying). Therefore, euthanasia, from its root words, means dying well, easy death without severe suffering, mercy killing, and ending a human life for the purpose of putting an end to extreme suffering. In its medical application, euthanasia involves the intentional killing ofContinue reading “Euthanasia and the Ordinary and Extraordinary Means of Sustaining Life: The Church’s Position”
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