Smoking can also alter the DNA structure of sperm in men, increasing the risk of genetic abnormalities, birth defects, and pregnancy complications. ‘No Smoking Day’ serves as a powerful ...

Pregnant women can be reassured that quit-smoking medicines such as nicotine patches and varenicline do not increase the risk ...

It is common knowledge that smoking is linked to numerous poor health outcomes. Now, researchers find that this fact extends even before birth. Mariona Bustamante, a molecular epidemiologist at ...

Large retrospective study supports benefits of quitting with smoking cessation medications over risks of smoking.

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Researchers have identified a genetic link to smoking in pregnancy. The study also showed men experience more long-lasting effects when ...

Researchers have identified a genetic link to smoking in pregnancy. The study also showed men experience more long-lasting effects when their mother smokes while pregnant than women – including ...