Incense burning is a traditional and common practice in many families and in most temples in Asia. It is not only used for religious purposes, but also because of its pleasant smell. A research led by ...

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 ...

From temples in Asia, to hippy hangouts in the West, incense is burned all over the world. But the smoke coming from those fragrant sticks may be more toxic to the body's cells than cigarette smoke, ...

Incense smoke contains chemical properties that could potentially change genetic material such as DNA and therefore cause mutations, a new study has claimed. The burning of incense might need to come ...

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 ...

LONDON — Burning incense may need to come with a health warning after scientists found it can contain a wide range of dangerous chemicals, including some commonly found in cigarettes. Researchers — ...

Clearly, there needs to be greater awareness and management of the health risks associated with burning incense in indoor environments. A new study warns that burning incense may put your health at ...