A recent study reveals passive smoking has no clear link to lung cancer. According to researchers at Stanford University, there is no significant relationship between the cancer and exposure to second-hand smoke, the Independent reported. However, there is still a strong association between smoking and lung cancer. The study was published in the latest Journal of the National Cancer Institute.Source: ANI << New Way to Predict the Prognosis for Heart Failure Patients... Pope Francis Entitled 'The Person of the Year' >> Recommended Reading Cigarette Smoking - A Silent Killer Smoking kills the smoker silently, pushing him towards serious illnesses, which slowly lead to death. READ MORE Mesothelioma - Animation Animation on mesothelioma - a form of lung cancer, that explains about the condition, its risk factors, diagnosis and treatment READ MORE Smoking Risk Calculator Do you smoke cigarettes daily? Use medindia smoking risk calculator and calculate your reduced Life Span due to Smoking. READ MORE Asbestosis Asbestosis is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that occurs due to long term exposure to asbestos fibres READ MORE Lung Biopsy The procedure by which tissue samples are obtained from the lung is known as lung biopsy. The biopsy tissues obtained from the lungs are examined by a pathologist. READ MORE Lung Cancer Lung cancer is a malignant tumor in the lung tissues. Smoking is the main cause of lung cancer with symptoms like recurrent respiratory diseases. READ MORE Pneumoconiosis Pneumoconiosis is a group of lung diseases caused by inhaled dust particles. It causes inflammation of the lungs leading to fibrosis. READ MORE Silicosis Silicosis is a lung disease caused by inhalation of crystalline free silica dust. It is characterised by nodular pulmonary fibrosis. READ MORE Smoking among Women Tobacco use in women is on the rise. The health risks of tobacco are far too many has never done a woman any good psychologically or health-wise. READ MORE Tattoos A Body Art Tattoos are a rage among college students who sport it for the ‘cool dude’ or ‘cool babe’ look READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Diaphragmatic Hernia Nutam (400mg) (Piracetam) Daily Calorie Requirements More News on: Lung BiopsyLung CancerCancer and HomeopathyCancer FactsAsbestosisCancerTattoos A Body ArtPneumoconiosisSmoking among WomenSilicosis
A recent study reveals passive smoking has no clear link to lung cancer. According to researchers at Stanford University, there is no significant relationship between the cancer and exposure to second-hand smoke, the Independent reported. However, there is still a strong association between smoking and lung cancer. The study was published in the latest Journal of the National Cancer Institute.Source: ANI << New Way to Predict the Prognosis for Heart Failure Patients... Pope Francis Entitled 'The Person of the Year' >> Recommended Reading Cigarette Smoking - A Silent Killer Smoking kills the smoker silently, pushing him towards serious illnesses, which slowly lead to death. READ MORE Mesothelioma - Animation Animation on mesothelioma - a form of lung cancer, that explains about the condition, its risk factors, diagnosis and treatment READ MORE Smoking Risk Calculator Do you smoke cigarettes daily? Use medindia smoking risk calculator and calculate your reduced Life Span due to Smoking. READ MORE Asbestosis Asbestosis is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that occurs due to long term exposure to asbestos fibres READ MORE Lung Biopsy The procedure by which tissue samples are obtained from the lung is known as lung biopsy. The biopsy tissues obtained from the lungs are examined by a pathologist. READ MORE Lung Cancer Lung cancer is a malignant tumor in the lung tissues. Smoking is the main cause of lung cancer with symptoms like recurrent respiratory diseases. READ MORE Pneumoconiosis Pneumoconiosis is a group of lung diseases caused by inhaled dust particles. It causes inflammation of the lungs leading to fibrosis. READ MORE Silicosis Silicosis is a lung disease caused by inhalation of crystalline free silica dust. It is characterised by nodular pulmonary fibrosis. READ MORE Smoking among Women Tobacco use in women is on the rise. The health risks of tobacco are far too many has never done a woman any good psychologically or health-wise. READ MORE Tattoos A Body Art Tattoos are a rage among college students who sport it for the ‘cool dude’ or ‘cool babe’ look READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Diaphragmatic Hernia Nutam (400mg) (Piracetam) Daily Calorie Requirements More News on: Lung BiopsyLung CancerCancer and HomeopathyCancer FactsAsbestosisCancerTattoos A Body ArtPneumoconiosisSmoking among WomenSilicosis