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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The creation of incense is nothing new. In fact, it’s positively ancient. In India, the world’s lead producer of agarbatti incense, it has been a fundamental part of Hindu rituals for thousands of ...

Religious leaders have contended for millennia that burning incense is good for the soul. Now, biologists have learned that it is good for our brains too. In a new ...

Burning incense may create a sweet scent, but regularly inhaling the smoke could put people at risk of cancers of the respiratory tract, say researchers. During a 12-year study of more than 61,000 ...

Incense sticks, or agarbattis, have long held a place in Indian households, temples, and spiritual practices. Their fragrant smoke is often associated with sanctity, purity, and divine presence.

Aromatic plant smoke holds an ancient yet familiar allure. The alchemy of transforming dried plants into fragrant smoke has a profound effect on the feeling — or energy — of a space or person. There’s ...

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 ...