secondhand smoke
By Bryan Le
Dogs and cats exposed to smoking are twice as likely to develop nose or lung cancer. MORE
A ban on smoking in restaurants, hospitals and public buildings will take effect in June. MORE
Eating disorders linked to drug use, CDC targets LGBT community with anti-smoking ads, and South Korea combats Internet addiction with horses. MORE
Exposure to secondhand smoke in China damages the health of this generation and the next. MORE
Banning workplace smoking leads to a reported 33% drop in heart attacks in one MN county. MORE
By Bryan Le
Stark new evidence emerges that quitting smoking does everyone a favor. MORE
By Bryan Le
Smoking scenes in kids' movies have increased, black youths are more exposed to booze ads, and experts say alcohol enemas are "extremely dangerous." MORE
Research finds smoke weakens a child's cough reflex, which is vital to protecting the lungs. MORE
Many schools are moving towards totally smoke-free campuses—not without resistance. MORE
Anti-alcohol meds found to be underprescribed, secondhand smoke permeates apartment buildings, and Germans debate booze bans to derail "party trains." MORE
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