Hispanic/Latinx adults who are exposed to smoke from burning wood, vehicle exhaust, pesticides or metals at workplaces are more likely to have abnormalities of the heart structure and function that could lead to cardiovascular disease, according to research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access journal of the American Heart… Continue reading LatinX Workers Face Job Health Risks
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E-Cigarettes: More Dangerous than You Thought
A new study suggests that e-cigarettes may not be significantly safer than tobacco cigarettes. The research, which was conducted on cultured cells, found that e-cigarettes contain toxic substances and nanoparticles that could kill the top layer of skin cells in the oral cavity. Based on their findings, the researchers, from UCLA, believe that similar results… Continue reading E-Cigarettes: More Dangerous than You Thought