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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The data reveals that 57% of pregnant women who attempt to quit smoking using local stop-smoking services in Yorkshire and The Humber succeed, showing how a significant number continue to smoke ...