- Resources
Does Cigarette Smoking And Secondhand Smoke Increase The Risk Of Developing Emphysema?
A joint US-China study concluded that exposure to second-hand smoke increased the risk of osteoporosis in pre-menopausal women by a factor of three. The results of the trial, which were presented at the International Osteoporosis Foundation meeting in Toronto, also suggested that the risk of osteoporosis among men was increased by exposure to cigarette smoke. Research conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health on 14,000 Chinese trial participants found that osteoporosis risk doubled among...
Read moreMore information on "Does Cigarette Smoking And Secondhand Smoke Increase The Risk Of Developing Emphysema?"
From Our Experts
Secondhand Smoke Increases Risk of ADHD
A recent study showed a link between second hand smoke and the prevalence of ADHD. According to an article on PsychCentral.com, "Secondary... Read more »
Benefits of Smoking Cessation for Your Heart & Tips to Quit...
The good news is that in recent years fewer Americans are smoking cigarettes, however many still continue to smoke, and unfortunately the... Read more »
Can Secondhand Smoke Affect Your Mental Health?
We have known for some years that smoking increases your risk for a wide variety of medical problems and disorders. We know that smoking is... Read more »
Smoking Increases Risk for Stroke
In my job, I interview all types of people, from an average, small-town resident to the Governor. I typically don’t think much of it,... Read more »
Dangers of Second-Hand Smoke
Since I’ve been pregnant, everything is heightened, especially my sense of smell. One thing that really gets me sick is the whiff of... Read more »
From Our Sources
Secondhand smoke increases risk of dementia
Exposure to secondhand smoke increases the risk of developing dementia, a new study suggests. Researchers evaluated 3,602 people over the age of 65... Read more »
Secondhand smoke, genes linked to early asthma
The risk for developing early-onset asthma appears to be a mixture of both genetics and environment. Researchers found that genetic variations at... Read more »
Cigarettes Plus Wood Smoke Up COPD Risk
Smokers who are exposed to wood fire smoke are at an increased risk of developing COPD, experts say. Researchers found that wood smoke found changes... Read more »
Secondhand Smoke Linked to Type 2 Diabetes: Study
Exposure to secondhand smoke may increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes, new research suggests. Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston... Read more »
Secondhand Smoke Affects Toddlers Most
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Parents: you may want to think twice before you light up in front of your little ones. A new study reveals children between the... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
