Genetic Variant Raises Lung Cancer Risk
People with a particular genetic trait are at much higher risk of developing lung cancer from exposure to secondhand smoke than others, even if they rarely come into contact with it, a new study finds.
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Kids exposed to secondhand smoke face a higher risk of developing early signs of clogged arteries by the time they’re 13, and are also more likely to have other risk factors for heart disease, Finnish researchers warn.
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Cigars, Pipes Can Damage Lungs Too
Cigar aficionados and pipe smokers often claim that their habit is safer than cigarette smoking because they don’t inhale. Even if they think they’re just harmlessly puffing away, they’re still damaging their lungs, a new study shows
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Tobacco smoke residue found on indoor surfaces — so-called “third-hand smoke” — can interact with airborne compounds to form new, potentially cancer-causing substances, research suggests.
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