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Bed Sharing Leads to Fivefold Increase in Risk of Crib Death for Babies Whose Parents Do Not Smoke
May 20, 2013 — Parents who share a bed with their breastfed baby could face a fivefold increase in the risk of crib death, even if the parents do not smoke, according to a new ... > full story -
Combined Wood and Tobacco Smoke Exposure Increases Risk and Symptoms of COPD
May 20, 2013 — People who are consistently exposed to both wood smoke and tobacco smoke are at a greater risk for developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and for experiencing more frequent and ... > full story -
Prenatal Exposure to Traffic Is Associated With Respiratory Infection in Young Children
May 20, 2013 — Living near a major roadway during the prenatal period is associated with an increased risk of respiratory infection developing in children by the age of 3, according to a new ... > full story -
Individuals Who Drink Heavily and Smoke May Show 'Early Aging' of the Brain
May 18, 2013 — Alcohol treatment interventions work best when patients understand and are actively involved in the process. A first-of-its-kind study looks at the interactive effects of smoking status and age on ... > full story -
No Significant Change Seen in Overall Smokeless Tobacco Use Among U.S. Youths
May 14, 2013 — Tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of death and disease in the United States. Declines in smoking among youths were observed from the late 1990s. "However, limited information exists ... > full story -
Non-Smoking Hotel Rooms Still Expose Occupants to Tobacco Smoke
May 13, 2013 — Non-smoking rooms in hotels operating a partial smoking ban don't protect their occupants from tobacco smoke, reveals new ... > full story -
Could Eating Peppers Prevent Parkinson's? Dietary Nicotine May Hold Protective Key
May 9, 2013 — New research reveals that Solanaceae -- a flowering plant family with some species producing foods that are edible sources of nicotine -- may provide a protective effect against Parkinson's disease. ... > full story -
Study Adds to Evidence That Cigarettes Are Gateway to Marijuana
May 5, 2013 — Teen smokers who rationalize their use of cigarettes by saying, "At least, I'm not doing drugs," may not always be able to use that line. New research supports the theory that cigarettes are a ... > full story -
Vitamin C May Head Off Lung Problems in Babies Born to Pregnant Smokers
May 4, 2013 — Pregnant women are advised not to smoke during pregnancy because it can harm the baby's lungs and lead to wheezing and asthma, among other problems. If a woman absolutely can't kick the habit, taking ... > full story -
Increases in Heart Disease Risk Factors May Decrease Brain Function
May 2, 2013 — Increases in heart disease risk factors may decrease brain function. The association between the two was noted in young and middle-age adults as well as the elderly. Smoking and diabetes were ... > full story
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