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This week we hear from John Hogue, who goes beyond the predictions he has made so far this year, and offers us some real shockers for 2011. But is he accurate? We’ll begin by discussing his 2010 predictions, what went right and what went wrong. Then, on to the future!
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In research described as "a stark warning" to those tempted to start smoking, scientists are reporting that cigarette smoke begins to cause genetic damage within MINUTES–not years–after inhalation into the lungs.

And there is growing evidence that exposure to a group of chemicals known as type-2 alkenes–found in many different sources, including the smoke inhaled from cigarettes, the exhaust of automobiles and even the steam from French fries–can increase the chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease.
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