Emphysema and Second Hand Cigarette Smoke
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Children & second–hand smoke : Canadian Lung Association
lung.ca — “The canadian lung association - asthma, copd, tuberculosis, sleep apnea, emphysema, quit smoking, air quality.” View full resource at lung.ca
Most Recently Shared on November 17, 2009 at 6:40 pm By:
Heart and Stroke FDN Health Organization
RT @quitnowbc: Second-hand smoke can cause ear infections, breathing problems, SIDS & serious diseases in kids http://ow.ly/D6Ca
Second-Hand Smoke May Provoke Inflammatory Response in Lungs
newswise.com — “Second-hand smoke is associated with a number of diseases and conditions, including cancer, heart disease, and emphysema. It is an irritant to lung tissue and blood vessels, but the processes through which the body reacts to second-hand smoke comprise a mystery scientists are only beginning to unravel.” View full resource at newswise.com
Most Recently Shared on August 26, 2010 at 11:17 pm By:
Second-Hand Smoke May Provoke Inflammatory Response in Lungs: Second-hand smoke is associated with a number of dis... http://bit.ly/bRkxJr
Second-hand smoke triggers complex inflammatory response
news-medical.net — “Second-hand smoke is associated with a number of diseases and conditions, including cancer, heart disease, and emphysema. It is an irritant to lung tissue and blood vessels, but the processes through which the body reacts to second-hand smoke comprise a mystery scientists are only beginning to unravel. Researchers at the University of Colorado-Denver are currently studying how second-hand smoke affects the lungs of rats, and so far it appears that second-hand smoke triggers a complex inflammator” View full resource at news-medical.net
Most Recently Shared on August 27, 2010 at 11:16 am By:
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Second-hand smoke increases diabetes risk
endocrineweb.com — “Cigarette smoke is known to be one of the leading contributors to the development of type 2 diabetes.” View full resource at endocrineweb.com
Most Recently Shared on December 20, 2010 at 6:34 pm By:
Second-hand smoke increases diabetes risk http://ow.ly/1axn24
She's never had a cigarette, but woman will die from 'smokers lung' because of 60-a-day parents' second-hand smoke | Mail Online
dailymail.co.uk — “Lynda Mitchell, 52, is dying from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - a disease suffered by heavy smokers - but has always despised tobacco.” View full resource at dailymail.co.uk
Most Recently Shared on June 22, 2010 at 9:20 am By:
She's never had a cigarette, but woman will die from 'smokers lung' because of 60-a-day parents' second-hand smoke... http://bit.ly/cWgc6u
Second Hand Smoke More Harmful Than People Think - QualityPoint Technologies
qualitypointtech.net — “Being exposed to second hand smoke, also known as passive smoking - non-smokers breathing in smoke from lit cigarettes around them - may significantly increase the long-term risk of developing lung disease, such as lung cancer and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), according to a report published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. The same applies to casual (occasional) smoking. This is the first study to demonstrate what passive or occasional smoking d” View full resource at qualitypointtech.net
Most Recently Shared on August 21, 2010 at 10:09 pm By:
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New evidence of harmfulness of second-hand smoke: Cancer causing agent present in gaseous phase of cigarette smoke
sciencedaily.com — “Scientists have shown that a key protein involved in cell function and regulation is stopped by a substance present in cigarette smoke. The authors found a cancer-causing agent called reactive oxygen species present in the gaseous phase of cigarette smoke that has the ability to inhibit normal cell function. Exposure to secondhand smoke impaired the function of the sodium pump, necessary for healthy cell regulation.” View full resource at sciencedaily.com
Most Recently Shared on March 21, 2012 at 6:06 pm By:
New evidence of harmfulness of second-hand smoke: Cancer causing agent present in gaseous phase of cigarette smoke http://t.co/oYnEyudN
New evidence of harmfulness of second-hand smoke: Cancer causing agent present in gaseous phase of cigarette smoke
sciencedaily.com — “Scientists have shown that a key protein involved in cell function and regulation is stopped by a substance present in cigarette smoke. The authors found a cancer-causing agent called reactive oxygen species present in the gaseous phase of cigarette smoke that has the ability to inhibit normal cell function. Exposure to secondhand smoke impaired the function of the sodium pump, necessary for healthy cell regulation.” View full resource at sciencedaily.com
Most Recently Shared on March 23, 2012 at 12:30 pm By:
New evidence re 2nd-hand smoke: #Cancer causing agent present in gaseous phase of #cigarette smoke: http://t.co/jIXbAY3V via @AddThis
Second hand smoke poses additional risk for smokers
tweetmeme.com — “Cigarette smoking is known to be a risk factor for disease, particularly lung cancer. According to research published in Environmental Health, it is well known that smokers damage their health by inhaling cigarette smoke directly. New research by the” View full resource at tweetmeme.com
Most Recently Shared on January 31, 2010 at 8:38 pm By:
Healthcare TweetMeme Health Social Media
Second hand smoke poses additional risk for smokers http://retwt.me/1LP7U (via @hotblogg)
second hand smoke raises kids' blood pressure - latimes.com
latimes.com — “blood pressure higher in smokers' kids” View full resource at latimes.com
Most Recently Shared on January 14, 2011 at 6:31 pm By:
LA Times Health News Health News
Another reason not to smoke around children http://lat.ms/hIK9tP
Second-hand smoke ups risk of sinus, nasal problems | Reuters
reuters.com — “NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Other people's cigarette smoke could be to blame for much of the chronic itchy, runny nose and sinus woes - also known as rhinosinusitis -- that plague one in every six US adults,” View full resource at reuters.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 8:48 pm By:
Second-hand smoke ups risk of sinus, nasal problems http://link.reuters.com/bew48j
Smokers At Risk From Their Own 'Second-Hand' Smoke
medicalnewstoday.com — “It is well known that smokers damage their health by directly inhaling cigarette smoke. Now, research published in BioMed Central's open access journal Environmental Health has shown that t” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
Most Recently Shared on February 2, 2010 at 4:02 am By:
Smokers At Risk From Their Own 'Second-Hand' Smoke http://tinyurl.com/yjqshf7
Cigar, pipe smoking may raise lung disease risk, too | Reuters
reuters.com — “NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - If you thought it was only cigarettes that were dangerous to smoke, think again: People who smoke cigars or pipes have a heightened risk of airway damage that could put them” View full resource at reuters.com
Most Recently Shared on February 16, 2010 at 7:54 pm By:
Ivan Oransky Doctor and Health Communicator
Think it's only cigarettes that are dangerous to smoke? Cigar, pipe smoking may raise emphysema risk, too http://bit.ly/b8HCNJ
Second-hand smoke increases Type 2 diabetes risk
hivehealthmedia.com — “Second-hand smoke increases Type 2 diabetes risk” View full resource at hivehealthmedia.com
Most Recently Shared on March 13, 2011 at 1:46 pm By:
Dr Jarret Morrow - Hive Health Media Doctor, Family Medicine Doctor, Health Blog, and Physician
Second-hand smoke increases Type 2 diabetes risk http://t.co/4PHcneN #diabetes #smoking #health #cigarettes #nicotine
Second-hand Smoking Results In Liver Disease, Study Finds
feeds.sciencedaily.com — “Scientists have found that even second-hand tobacco smoke exposure can result in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, a common disease in which fat accumulates in the liver of people who drink little or no alcohol. The researchers found fat accumulated in liver cells of mice exposed to second-hand cigarette smoke for a year in the lab. Such fat buildup is a sign of NAFLD, leading eventually to liver dysfunction.” View full resource at feeds.sciencedaily.com
Most Recently Shared on September 14, 2009 at 12:46 am By:
Second-hand Smoking Results In Liver Disease, Study Finds: Scientists have found that even second-hand tobacco s.. http://bit.ly/J5DPv
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