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Thirdhand Smoke Research Inspires Poet
Dr. Sam Illingworth, an Associate Professor in Academic Practice at Edinburgh Napier University finds poetry in science. His most recent poem was inspired by a
Exposure to Thirdhand Smoke Harms the Health of Pregnant Women
A team of researchers from China and the US found that any kind of tobacco smoke–whether from actively smoking or from exposure to secondhand or
Many Children Still Exposed to Tobacco Smoke Pollution Even in ‘Smoke-Free’ Homes
Handwipe analyses detect nicotine exposure among 95% of tested children, with sharply higher levels found among lower-income families. Experts in Cincinnati and San Diego say
A Smokefree Hotel Room Can Be Hard To Find
As more and more consumers demand smokefree hotel rooms, the hospitality industry struggles to keep up. The COVID-19 pandemic has only increased consumer concern about
Is Handwashing Enough?
A new study from researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston shows that hospital visitors who smoke may be accidentally exposing
New Study Shows that Thirdhand Smoke Exposure May Prevent Children from Getting Enough Sleep
New research from the University of Cincinnati shows that exposure to secondhand or thirdhand smoke may prevent children from getting the recommended 9 hours of
How do Parents’ Beliefs About Thirdhand Smoke Translate to Household Smoking Practices in Kuwait?
Researchers from Kuwait University surveyed 536 parents, finding that parents who understood that thirdhand smoke is harmful and persists in the environment were more likely
Study Shows Smoking Bans Protect Non-Smokers and Reduce Health Disparities
A new study from a team of researchers at the University of York shows that England’s 2007 smoking ban in public places protects nonsmokers from
Study Finds Cannabis Creates as Much Particulate Matter as Cigarettes
A new study from researchers at the University of California, San Francisco shows that you don’t have to smoke cannabis to produce dangerous levels of
Navajo Nation Bans Commercial Tobacco in Public Areas
This month, leaders of the Navajo Nation signed a law that bans tobacco use in all public places, including Navajo casinos, pow wows, and rodeos.
What Does Thirdhand Smoke Exposure Do to Our Bodies?
The chemicals in thirdhand smoke can affect the normal function of many parts of our body. Researchers at Nantong University’s Institute of Reproductive Medicine reviewed
More Children Exposed to Second- and Thirdhand Smoke During Lockdown
A new study by researchers at King’s College Hospital in London showed that 2/3 of parents smoked the same amount if not more during lockdown,
Young Children with High Levels of Nicotine on Their Hands More Likely to Get Sick
Researchers from the University of Cincinnati and San Diego State University have shown that the amount of nicotine on children’s hands is related to their
Improperly Disposed of Tobacco Products are Hurting Our Oceans
Researchers from the São Paulo State University in Brazil found that the chemicals in cigarette butts caused deformities in brine shrimp. August 26, 2021
Korean Study Finds that Nonsmokers are Still Exposed to Thirdhand Smoke
Researchers from the Korean National Institute of Environmental Research found that thirdhand smoke exposure in nonsmokers varied with occupation and housing type. These results suggest
Behind the Science: A New Way to Measure Understanding of Thirdhand Smoke
A new study led by San Diego State University communication professor Dr. Rachael Record tested an online questionnaire to assess people’s understanding of thirdhand smoke.
Thirdhand Smoke Exposure: Some Are More Vulnerable Than Others
A team of researchers from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, UC San Francisco and Nanjing Medical University have observed that the negative effects of thirdhand smoke
Smoking Policies in Hotels and Motels Affect Exposure to Toxic Thirdhand Smoke
New data from South Korea shows that smoking policies for hotels are key factors in non-smoker’s exposure to toxic tobacco smoke residue. By Katherine Greiner
Mounting Evidence Suggests That Thirdhand Smoke Negatively Changes Our Microbiome—Especially in Infants
The latest study from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, UC San Francisco, and Nanjing Medical University shows that exposure to thirdhand smoke in early life
San Diego State University Launches Project to Reduce Tobacco Product Waste in San Diego County
Thirdhand smoke is an issue in apartments, homes, and cars. But thirdhand smoke is not the only toxic legacy left by tobacco products. Cigarette butts,
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