The Dangers of Secondhand Smoke

Secondhand smoke causes illness and disease in nonsmokers

Thursday, April 21, 2016 Follow Us         Featured Secondhand Smoke: Get Facts on the Effects & Dangers Secondhand smoke can cause illness and disease in nonsmokers. Some of these conditions include lung cancer, heart disease, respiratory illnesses such as asthma, SIDS, bronchitis, and pneumonia... Read more ...  News Health Tip: Start Changing Your Lifestyle Making healthy lifestyle changes may involve a big commitment. But there are easy steps that can help you get going. The Weight-control Information Network suggests... Read more ... Nagging Your Kids About Weight Might Backfire When parents believe their children are overweight -- regardless of whether they are or not -- those kids are likely to gain weight, a new study suggests. "Parental perceptions may be something of a... Read more ... Health Tip: Quench Your Thirst in a Healthier Way If you're thirsty for a more nutritional drink, the American Heart Association offers alternatives to sugary beverages... Read more ... Right Neighborhood May Mean 90 Extra Minutes of Exercise a Week People who live in bustling neighborhoods get at least 90 more minutes of exercise a week than other city dwellers, a new global study finds. The study included more than 6,800 adults, aged 18 to 66... Read more ... Weight Loss and Healthy Living Centers MedicineNet's Weight Loss and Healthy Living Centers give you all of the tools necessary for diet & weight management, exercise & fitness, nutrition & food, and prevention & wellness. Get access to various articles, slideshows, quizzes, and medications for your reference. Healthy Living Center Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home