Study: Children Exposed To Secondhand Marijuana Smoke May Have More Respiratory Infections
A new study shows that children who are exposed to secondhand marijuana smoke may have more frequent respiratory infections.
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Are There Risks From Secondhand Marijuana Smoke? Early Science Says Yes
Now that marijuana is legal in more than 20 states, we all may be exposed to more marijuana on the street. Researchers warn that secondhand smoke from pot poses risks to the heart, lungs and arteries.
Many Adults Don't Think Exposure To Vaping Is Bad For Kids
Nicotine, heavy metals and tiny particles that can harm the lungs float around in the aerosol from e-cigarettes. But a survey finds many adults don't think secondhand vape is dangerous for children.
Doctors Say Parenting And Pot Smoking Don't Mix
Babies exposed to marijuana smoke have metabolites of the drug in their urine, researchers say. They think that secondhand marijuana smoke will prove to be as dangerous as secondhand tobacco smoke.
U.S. Proposes A Ban On Smoking In All Public Housing
"This proposed rule will help improve the health of more than 760,000 children and help public housing agencies save $153 million," Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro says.