When we think about smoking, we may picture a person holding a cigarette. But in the United States, millions of people who do not smoke are still affected by tobacco ...

Third-hand smoke is a dangerous residue found in the homes of smokers and ex-smokers. This residue is dangerous because it contains many harmful chemicals, and it's hard to get rid of. Third-hand ...

We all know the facts on the dangers of smoking: It's is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, causing 480,000 deaths each year. That adds up to 1,300 deaths every day. And even ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Smell a Neighbor's Cigarette or Marijuana Smoke in Your Rental? What to Do Although I rent in a nonsmoking building, my apartment ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers found that thirdhand smoke can remain in homes and some surfaces for prolonged periods and cause harm to people’s health. Ysbrand Cosijn Images/Offset A new study finds ...

You entered a room and sat down at a corner table. Whoever was here before you probably smokes, because you can still smell a hint of tobacco and other harmful constituents in the air. Guess what? You ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Other people's cigarette smoke could be to blame for much of the chronic itchy, runny nose and sinus woes - also known as rhinosinusitis -- that plague one in every six US ...

While inhaling secondhand smoke is known to have ill effects, even handling a smoker’s clothes could potentially cause cancer. A new study conducted by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory ...