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Secondhand Smoke May Raise Kids’ Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk

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Aug. 23, 2021 — Did your parents light up when you were a kid? If so, you may have a higher risk of having rheumatoid arthritis as an adult, a new study suggests. Researchers found evidence that women whose parents smoked had a 75% higher risk of having the disorder. In people with rheumatoid … Read more

Secondhand Smoke Linked to Higher Arthritis Risk

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June 9, 2021 — Secondhand smoke appears linked to a higher risk of rheumatoid arthritis in those who were exposed to it during childhood and adulthood, according to a new study. Though rheumatoid arthritis is not a common disease, the findings may be particularly relevant for those already at increased risk due to family history, … Read more