Blogs Posts in Smoking Hazards category; 103 blog posts

passive smoking and kids

A new study suggests that children exposed to cigarette smoke in the home may be at increased risk of developing breathing problems when given general anesthesia. The research was conducted by the Columbia University College o [...]

Posted On : Mar, 10 2007 | Comments : 0

Fast Food in a low Salt Diet

Table salt is made of two elements sodium and chlorine. Sodium is an important mineral; it regulates fluid flow into and out of cells and is essential for muscle contraction. Too much of it however, can lead to hypertension, heart and vascu [...]

Posted On : Mar, 09 2007 | Comments : 0

Radiation in Cigarettes

Smokers have long been warned of the harmful effects of gases found in cigarette smoke. Few smokers are aware however of the radiation they are exposing their bodies to. Radiation in cigarette smoke has been studied by researchers for over [...]

Posted On : Mar, 09 2007 | Comments : 0

TB Infection Risk Increased By Smoking, New Study Finds

Smokers have higher chance getting tuberculosis (TB), according to an analysis by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley. The study was published in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine. The authors examined 24 [...]

Posted On : Mar, 05 2007 | Comments : 0

Nicotine's Role In Smoking Behavior

Most smokers desire to stop smoking, but only few of them achieve their target. Role of nicotine in the reinforcement of smoking has been a debatable issue. Recent study from the the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH, Canada) and [...]