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Secondhand Smoke Increases Risk of Dementia

A new study led by scientists at King’s College London and Anhui Medical University, China has found a link between passive smoking and syndromes of dementia.

Reducing Wood Smoke Can Save Lives

Thinking about using the fireplace or woodstove?

You might want to hold your breath.

The dangerous nature of wood smoke pollution is highlighted in a new study in the British Medical Journal.

Smoking Causes, Worsens Bladder Cancer

A new study published by the American Cancer Society provides another strong argument for quitting smoking now.

Smoking not only causes bladder cancer—it also affects its course, in that people who smoke more have greater likelihood of developing more aggressive and deadly disease.

Alcohol Dependence Twice as Deadly for Women

While researchers and clinicians know that the mortality rates among alcohol dependent (AD) individuals are high, most of that knowledge is based on studies of clinical populations.

Breast Cancer Risk Increased by Your Job?

A new Canadian study confirms that certain occupations pose a higher risk of breast cancer than others, particularly those that expose the worker to potential carcinogens and endocrine disrupters. The study appears in the journal Environmental Health.

Chemicals Raise Women’s Diabetes Risk

A study from Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) shows an association between increased concentrations of common chemicals in the body and an increased risk of diabetes in women. Continue reading »