The dangers of smoking are well-known – it damages the air sacs in the lungs and blocks arteries and veins, disrupting blood ...

‘It Was Extremely Emotional’ There’s less research about the effects of marijuana use during pregnancy than data on cigarettes and alcohol (though there’s no definitive conclusion on how ...

Mariona Bustamante, a molecular epidemiologist at Barcelona Institute for Global Health, and her colleagues found that when pregnant women smoke, the habit impacts the placenta with consequences for ...

No increase in risk for major congenital malformations is observed in infants born to mothers receiving smoking cessation therapies, according to a large cohort study.

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 ...

Quitting smoking during pregnancy is one of the best steps you can take for your baby’s health. Start by setting a quit date and removing all cigarettes, lighters, and vape devices from your ...

Up to 25% of women in certain areas of Bradford smoke while pregnant, a new report suggests. The document, provided by the Action on Smoking and Health charity, said smoking had a ...

Using cannabis products during pregnancy may negatively affect offspring lung development and function, according to new research. The study is published in the American Journal of ...