We identified many of the cancer-causing chemicals in cigarette smoke and coal tar – including the first pure carcinogen ever to be isolated We now know that exposure to certain chemicals, such as ...

Wildfires in California aren’t all wild anymore. They often burn in urban areas, creating a toxic soup of smoke, ash and noxious substances that can be dangerous, even deadly. In Los Angeles ...

“Smoke carries a lot of particulates, and they can range in size,” says Monica Kraft, professor of pulmonology and system chair for the Department of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine ...

The Annual Population Survey (APS) gives headline indicators of the number of adults aged 18 years and over who smoke in the UK. The Opinions and Lifestyle Survey (OPN) collects information on ...

Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/John Locher) The sky is filled with smoke from multiple wildfires around the city skyline Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent) Shane ...

He has been smoke-free for over ten years despite social settings ... But did you know that at one point of time in his life, the actor was smoking 40 cigarettes? However, a turning point came in his ...

Clare Wilson is science writer at the i paper. She was previously a reporter for New Scientist, specialising in medicine and life sciences. She has won awards from the Medical Journalists ...

Wildfires are ablaze across California and they pose a significant threat to residents—not just because of the fire, but also due to the health impacts of breathing in smoke. These can range ...