Hidden Secondhand Smoke Risks

Nonsmokers can be exposed to secondhand cigarette smoke without realizing it

Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Follow Us         Featured Secondhand Smoke More Insidious Than Thought Nonsmokers can be exposed to secondhand cigarette smoke without realizing it, and be unaware that they are at increased risk for lung cancer and heart disease, a new study suggests. The... Read more ...  Diseases and Conditions What Is Peyronie's Disease? Cause & Treatment for Penis Curvature Peyronie's disease is the development of scar tissue inside the penis that results in abnormal curvature of the penis. The exact cause of Peyronie's disease is not known; however... Read more ...  News Food Flavors May Come From Surprising Sources When is a lemon not a lemon? When it's 'lemon flavor' in a processed food or drink. The flavorings found in many foods and beverages may come from surprising sources. But, the U.S. Food... Read more ... Countless Opioid Pills Unused by Dental-Surgery Patients More than half of the narcotic painkillers prescribed after wisdom teeth removal go unused, according to a new study that suggests this could contribute to the U.S. opioid epidemic. 'When... Read more ... 'Spare Tire' May Be Tougher on Your Heart Than 'Love Handles' Belly fat -- especially hidden fat deep in the gut -- may indicate increased risk for heart disease, a new study suggests. The six-year study of more than 1,000 adults found people with a 'spare... Read more ... Amjevita OK'd to Treat Inflammatory Diseases Amjevita (adalimumab-atto) -- a biosimilar drug similar to the popular anti-inflammatory drug Humira -- has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Amjevita has been approved for... Read more ... Men's Health Center MedicineNet's Men's Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind. Get access to various men's health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides a man through the stages of his life, as well as learning the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... 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