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Tobacco smoking increases risk of depression and schizophrenia

Neuroscience NewsNovember 6, 2019

The link between smoking, depression, and schizophrenia is due, in part, to a causal effect of tobacco use. Findings reveal that smoking increased the risk of schizophrenia and depression. Additionally, depression and schizophrenia increased the likelihood of a person becoming nicotine dependent.... Read More...

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Heavy smoking can have a damaging effect on facial aging

Neuroscience NewsNovember 2, 2019

In addition to being detrimental to general health, heavy smoking has a causal effect on facial aging. Heavy smoking affects facial attractiveness and spurs earlier and increased skin wrinkling.... Read More...

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Direct relationship between depression and inflammation called into question

Neuroscience NewsOctober 28, 2019

Disputing other findings, researchers report there is no direct link between inflammation and depression. The study reports depression may only have a link to inflammation as a result of specific lifestyle features, such as smoking or obesity.... Read More...

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Warnings on individual cigarettes could reduce smoking

Neuroscience NewsAugust 31, 2019

Smokers exposed to individual cigarettes with public health warnings written on them felt the products were offputting and depressing. When surveyed, those who smoke said printing messages on cigarettes would prolong the health message and had the potential to discourage smoking in young people.... Read More...

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Sleep interrupted: What’s keeping us up at night?

Neuroscience NewsAugust 6, 2019

Consuming nicotine and alcohol four hours before bedtime causes worse sleep continuity and sleep disruptions. Surprisingly, researchers found no link between caffeine consumption four hours before sleep and sleep disturbances for most people.... Read More...

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Smoking cigarettes linked to negative personality changes

Neuroscience NewsJune 30, 2019

Using the Big Five model of personality traits, researchers found smokers were more likely to experience an increase in neuroticism over time. Quitting smoking did not have an impact on altering the negative personality traits.... Read More...

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Tobacco increases risk of schizophrenia and psychosis

Neuroscience NewsJune 5, 2019

Meta-analysis finds a two-fold increased risk of developing schizophrenia and psychosis amongst those who smoke tobacco. Researchers speculate nicotine is most likely responsible for the link. They suggest future research looks at the link between e-cigarettes and a possible increased risk of psychosis in young adults, the largest consumer group for the products.... Read More...

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Novel study links fetal exposure to nicotine and sudden infant death syndrome

Neuroscience NewsMarch 31, 2019

In utero exposure to nicotine could increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, researchers report. The findings raise concerns about both smoking and the use of nicotine replacement therapies during pregnancy. ... Read More...

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Smoking and Alcohol: Double Trouble for the Brain

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 27, 2019

A new study reports those with alcohol addiction who also smoke may be at an increased risk of neural damage. The study revealed higher levels of oxidative stress in the hippocampus, and a a decrease in neurotrophic factor in the striatum and frontal cortex in rats exposed to both alcohol and tobacco.... Read More...

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Smoking During Pregnancy Increases ADHD Risk 3 Fold

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 26, 2019

A new study links prenatal smoking with a significantly increased risk of a child developing ADHD later in life. The study found higher cotinine levels in the mother's blood during pregnancy increased the risk of her child being diagnosed with ADHD three fold. ... Read More...

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Heavy Smoking Can Damage Vision

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 18, 2019

A new study reports those who smoke 20 or more cigarettes a day have a reduced ability to discriminate contrast and colors compared to non smokers. ... Read More...

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Tobacco Use in Adolescence Tied to Paranoia, Due Largely to Shared Genetic Influences

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 25, 2019

Researchers have discovered a link between teenage tobacco use and an increased risk of psychotic experiences, such as paranoia and hallucinations. They report this may be due, in part, to some shared genetic influences.... Read More...

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Tobacco smoking increases risk of depression and schizophrenia

Heavy smoking can have a damaging effect on facial aging

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