Thirdhand smoke exposure linked to type 2 diabetes

Thirdhand Smoke & Type 2 Diabetes

Source: University of California, Riverside

Scientists at the University of California, Riverside have found that thirdhand smoke (THS) exposure causes insulin resistance, a precursor to type 2 diabetes. THS results when exhaled smoke gets on surfaces – clothing, hair, homes and cars.

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