UC San Diego study of global lung cancer shows mutations that lead to cancer are common in people who live in cities with bad air pollution. But cancer mutations are quite close to normal among ...

Thirdhand smoke occurs when chemical residues from smoking linger in carpets, furniture and walls long after the cigarette ...

Inhaling second-hand smoke in a car, for instance, is much worse than inhaling it when you are outdoors at a concert. Nevertheless, if you are not a weed smoker, it’s wise to avoid those who are.

Second-hand smoke's mark on the DNA. While the effects of maternal smoking during pregnancy have long been known to affect the epigenome, this research is among the first to show how second-hand ...

New research from Cincinnati Children's reveals that thirdhand smoke, the residue left by tobacco smoke in environments, poses a significant health risk.

Smoking is not only a significant public health concern but also a substantial economic burden on individuals, families, and ...

Third-hand smoke in the home is almost unavoidable if you have a family member who smokes. You are likely familiar with the concept of second-hand smoke, which occurs when you inhale smoke from ...

Review Article: Exposure to second-hand smoke and breast cancer risk in non-smoking women: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis.Image Credit: Studio Peace / Shutterstock. Background ...