Scientists now understand more about why being exposed to nicotine while you were a fetus will increase your risk of developing cardiovascular disease as an adult. “We have found distinct links between cigarette smoking or even using nicotine patches or gum and the long-term harm for the child,” says Dr. DaLiao Xiao, a scientist who …
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Diesel Fumes Pose Risk to Heart as Well as Lungs, Study Shows
Tiny chemical particles emitted by diesel exhaust fumes could raise the risk of heart attacks, research has shown: Scientists have found that ultrafine particles produced when diesel burns are harmful to blood vessels and can increase the chances of blood clots forming in arteries, leading to a heart attack or stroke. The research by the …
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Indoor Air Pollution Linked To Cardiovascular Risk
An estimated two billion people in the developing world heat and cook with a biomass fuel such as wood, but the practice exposes people — especially women — to large doses of small-particle air pollution, which can cause premature death and lung disease. Read More