Can a bone still tell the story of a smoker, centuries after their death? Yes, according to a new British study.

From lung cancer to heart disease and chronic bronchitis, it's fair to say the effects of smoking ... smokers. 'Tobacco consumption leaves a metabolic record in human bone distinctive enough ...

Scientists at Leicester University explored the skeletons of the 12th-19th centuries to see how smoking changes bone structure and reveals the long-term effects of tobacco on the human body.

Researchers from the University of Leicester have made a remarkable finding : tobacco leaves chemical traces in human bones ...

Tobacco was introduced to Europe around 1500, and evidence of its use is still found in bones today. Amritanshu Sikdar via Unsplash In the U.S. today, packs of cigarettes are printed with warning ...

Tobacco leaves traces in the bones of smokers lasting ... historical prevalence of smoking but also underscores the extensive and enduring impact of tobacco on human health, offering valuable ...