Among men, for example, 11 percent of the 271 men exposed to secondhand smoke died of stroke. That compared with 6.5 percent of the 168 men who lived and worked in smoke-free surroundings.

Firsthand smoke comes from the toxins of cigarettes being inhaled directly. Secondhand smoke is breathed indirectly. Thirdhand smoke is inhaled from clothing, draperies, furniture, carpets and othe… ...

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The Effects of Secondhand Smoke August 25, 2010 / 1:54 AM EDT / CBS Philadelphia by KYW's medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough ...

Children’s lungs are smaller and more sensitive than adults, making them more susceptible to the harmful effects of secondhand smoke. Inhaling these toxins can irritate the airways, leading to ...

Studies on the effects of secondhand tobacco smoke have been common, but marijuana’s classification as an illicit substance has made studying it more difficult.

Research says the effects of secondhand smoke are worse than actually smoking. What makes secondhand smoke worse for people who do not smoke? —Keith E. Miller, MD, Peoria, Ariz.

Researchers from the University of Cincinnati wanted to understand the effects of secondhand smoke in otherwise healthy teenagers whose lungs are fully developed and who should be past the stage ...

The results from the test showed, “One minute of exposure to secondhand marijuana smoke impaired flow-mediated dilation (the extent to which arteries enlarge in response to increase blood flow) of the ...

Years ago people believed tobacco smoke was harmful only to smokers, but studies of the effects of second-hand smoke finally led to bans against smoking in public spaces. The general public had ...

However, while there’s conjecture about the effects of secondhand weed smoke on health, no research has yet established a direct causal link between secondhand smoke and any illness or disorder.