A world view can include natural philosophy; fundamental, existential, and normative postulates; or themes, values, emotions, and ethics. The term is a calque of the German word Weltanschauung [ËvÉlt.ÊanËÊaÊ.ÊÅ], composed of Welt ('world') and Anschauung ('view' or 'outlook'). The German word is also used in English. It is a concept fundamental to German philosophy and epistemology and refers to a wide world perception.
However, he told Reuters Health, itâs possible that over time, chewing tobacco could lead to chronic high blood pressure or other ill effects on the heart and blood vessels. Finding out whether this is the case will be important, Wolk said, as the dipping habit is on the rise among young males, particularly athletes.
Sept. 14, 2007 -- New research shows that nicotine from cigarette smoke may promote hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), even with low-nicotine cigarettes. Atherosclerosis makes heart attacks more likely. The new study focuses on mice, not people.But the researchers say the findings may help explain why smoking is a risk factor for heart disease. The best thing to do is quit smoking, says Daniel Catanzaro, PhD, of Cornell University's Weill Medical College, in a news release. That's easy to say but often hard to do.ut the researchers say the findings may help explain why smoking is a risk factor for heart disease. The best thing to do is quit smoking, says Daniel Catanzaro, PhD, of Cornell University's Weill Medical College, in a news release.