Posts Tagged ‘smoking’
Research Suggests Thirdhand Smoke May Be the New Thing For Parents to Watch Out For
Many people have heard about secondhand smoke or have experienced it being near a smoking bystander. But what about thirdhand smoke? Thirdhand smoke is the tobacco smoke residue remaining after a cigarette has been smoked. It can be residual smoke left in the air, but can also accumulate on surfaces, furniture, clothing and in dust.…
Read MoreNot All E-Cigarettes are the Same: What Parents Need to Know
For parents worried about the health impacts of e-cigarettes, it’s important to know the difference between systems.
Read MoreResearch Your Resolution: Use Evidence Based Resources to Quit Smoking in 2018
Nancy Rigotti, MD, is the Director of the Tobacco Research and Treatment Center (TRTC) at Massachusetts General Hospital. The Center provides services to help inpatients, outpatients, employees, and community members quit smoking. The Center also conducts research to identify effective smoking cessation treatments for smokers who are seen in a variety of health care settings. …
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