NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Burning incense may create a sweet scent, but regularly inhaling the smoke could put people at risk of cancers of the respiratory tract, researchers reported Monday. In a ...

A new medically challenging case warns that, for those with allergies and asthma, health problems from burning incense can be a significant risk to adults and children. In many cultures, it is common ...

Incense is a smoke-emitting substance. Like anything else that emits smoke, you may accidentally inhale it when using it. Recently, there have been some inquiries into how incense negatively affects ...

Daily incense burning, a common practice in many homes, poses significant health risks comparable to passive smoking. Studies reveal that incense smoke contains harmful pollutants, leading to ...

Burning incense may create a sweet scent, but regularly inhaling the smoke could put people at risk of cancers of the respiratory tract, researchers reported Monday. In a study of more than 61,000 ...

August 29, 2008 — Long-term exposure to burning incense is associated with an increased risk for squamous cell carcinoma of the respiratory tract, according to a study published online August 25 in ...

BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – In many cultures, it is common to burn incense for religious and cultural practices, including meditations, celebrations and spiritual and ancestral worship. A new medically ...

Lighting an agarbatti or incense stick is a common ritual in many Indian homes. The fragrant smoke fills the room, creating a calming atmosphere during prayer, meditation, or daily routines. But ...