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·August 21, 2025·4 min read

Long-Term Nicotine Use Delays Aging-Linked Motor Decline

A new study demonstrates that long-term oral nicotine administration reprograms aging-related metabolism and slows motor decline in mice. By targeting the sphingolipid-energy axis, nicotine improved energy homeostasis, preserved gut microbial diversity, and supported neuromuscular resilience.

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·July 23, 2025·4 min read

Tobacco Use Linked to Higher Depression and Anxiety

Adolescents who use e-cigarettes or conventional tobacco products are significantly more likely to report symptoms of depression and anxiety than non-users, a new study finds. Researchers analyzed data from over 60,000 U.S. middle and high school students surveyed between 2021 and 2023.

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·July 19, 2025·4 min read

Flavored Vapes Trigger Reward Centers Even Without Nicotine

A new study shows that some e-cigarette flavorings, like vanilla and cherry, can trigger reward-seeking behaviors in adolescent mice even without nicotine. Researchers found that these flavors alone could activate the brain’s dopamine system, raising concerns about their potential for fostering addiction-like behavior.

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·October 25, 2024·4 min read

Individual Reward-Seeking Predicts Nicotine Response

A new study finds that individualistic reward-seeking behaviors in mice can predict their responses to nicotine. Conducted in a semi-natural environment called Souris-City, the research observed how male mice developed distinct reward-seeking strategies when isolated from peers.

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·May 7, 2024·7 min read

Combined Cannabis and Nicotine Use Amplifies Pregnancy Risks

A new study highlights the compounded risks of using both cannabis and nicotine during pregnancy. The research reveals that simultaneous use of these substances significantly increases the chances of adverse newborn outcomes, such as preterm delivery, small gestational size, and infant mortality.

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·February 13, 2024·4 min read

Nicotine’s Influence on Reward and Aversion

A new study delves into how nicotine influences the brain, revealing its complex effects on areas related to reward and aversion. Focusing on the medial habenula, researchers found its activity varies significantly with nicotine dosage, presence of menthol, and the subject's sex, a discovery that challenges previous understanding of nicotine's uniform impact on reward pathways.

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·September 20, 2023·4 min read

Brain Stimulation May Combat Nicotine Cravings

Researchers discovered that theta-burst transcranial magnetic stimulation (TBS) can potentially reduce cigarette cravings. The study revealed that individuals with nicotine dependence often have brain differences that might compromise their inhibitory control (IC).

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·February 28, 2023·4 min read

Adult Smokers With Mental Illness Consume the Most Caffeine in the U.S

Not only do adult smokers with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder consume the most caffeine, but they are also most at risk of adverse health effects.

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·November 3, 2022·7 min read

Reduced-Nicotine Cigarettes Result in Less Smoking in Anxious and Depressed Smokers

Lowering nicotine levels to non-addictive levels reduces smoking without worsening symptoms of depression and anxiety for those suffering from mental health disorders.

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·October 17, 2022·4 min read

Nicotine Dose in a Single Cigarette Blocks Estrogen Production in Women’s Brains

The dose of nicotine from a single cigarette blocks estrogen production in the brain, causing behavioral changes. Findings may shed new light on why quitting smoking may be more difficult for women than men.

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·August 17, 2022·3 min read

Coffee and Cigarettes: Research Sheds New Light on Nicotine and Morning Brew

For smokers, the first cigarette of the day is often accompanied by a cup of coffee. Researchers say this may be more than a habit, finding chemical compounds in roasted coffee beans may help quell the effects of morning nicotine cravings.

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·July 19, 2022·6 min read

A Genetic Architecture Underlying Alcohol and Cigarette Abuse

Genes associated with alcohol and smoking addiction are over-represented in specific neurons, a new study reports. Researchers found genes associated with smoking were also linked to pain perception and food response while genes linked to alcohol addiction were associated with stress and learning.

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nicotine

Long-Term Nicotine Use Delays Aging-Linked Motor Decline

Tobacco Use Linked to Higher Depression and Anxiety

Flavored Vapes Trigger Reward Centers Even Without Nicotine

Individual Reward-Seeking Predicts Nicotine Response

Combined Cannabis and Nicotine Use Amplifies Pregnancy Risks

Nicotine’s Influence on Reward and Aversion

Brain Stimulation May Combat Nicotine Cravings

Adult Smokers With Mental Illness Consume the Most Caffeine in the U.S

Reduced-Nicotine Cigarettes Result in Less Smoking in Anxious and Depressed Smokers

Nicotine Dose in a Single Cigarette Blocks Estrogen Production in Women’s Brains

Coffee and Cigarettes: Research Sheds New Light on Nicotine and Morning Brew

A Genetic Architecture Underlying Alcohol and Cigarette Abuse

Brain’s Parenting Hub Redirects Care Toward Peers

70-Year-Old Drug Could Stop Epilepsy Seizures

Vision Rescued: How Stem Cells “Rehabilitate” the Dying Eye

Tubulin May Prevent Against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

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