Researchers issue warning on overlooked factor that can increase cancer risk: 'Current and future human health concerns'

Researchers issue warning on overlooked factor that can increase cancer risk: 'Current and future human health concerns'

Smoke from wildfires changes certain fat molecules in lung tissue, which may trigger inflammation and increase cancer risks, according to a study published in Science of the Total Environment. What happened? Researchers burned pine needles, pine wood, and eucalyptus at varying temperatures, then exposed mice to the smoke. Four hours passed before they analyzed lung tissue and identified 355 distinct fat molecules. All smoke exposures boosted GM3…