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·November 26, 2018·4 min read

Lung Disease in Middle Age May Increase Dementia Risk

A new study reports those who experience lung disease and problems with lung function during middle age are at an increased risk of developing dementia later in life.

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·January 14, 2016·3 min read

Motor Skills Affected by Alcohol in E-Cigarettes

A new study reports some commercially available e-cigarette liquids contain enough alcohol to impact motor function.

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·January 7, 2016·4 min read

Nicotine Consumption Affected by Small Changes in DNA

Researchers determine how small changes in a particular region of the genome can alter nicotine consumption.

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·February 10, 2015·3 min read

Smoking Thins Vital Part of Brain

Long term smoking could cause cortical thinning, a new study reports.

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·November 19, 2018·4 min read

Teens Increasingly Choosing Cannabis Over Tobacco and Alcohol

A new study reports teen alcohol and tobacco use has significantly decline recently, with more choosing to use marijuana. Since 2006, researchers say, less than 50% of teens try cigarettes or alcohol before trying cannabis for the first time.

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·May 29, 2020·3 min read

Age, sex and smoking influence opioid receptor function in the brain

Age, sex, and gender influence the organization of the brain's opioid system. Findings shed light on why there are significant differences between the opioid system on an individual level, and why some are more prone to developing opioid-linked pathologies than others.

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·January 4, 2021·4 min read

Vaping Combined With Smoking Is Likely as Harmful as Smoking Cigarettes Alone

Mixing traditional cigarettes with vaping products is as detrimental to health as smoking cigarettes alone, a new study reports.

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·January 9, 2012·1 min read

Clinical Trial: Nicotine Patch Shows Benefits in Mild Cognitive Impairment

Using a nicotine patch may help improve mild memory loss in older adults, according to a study published in the...

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·October 1, 2016·6 min read

Smoking Leaves a Historical Footprint in DNA

Researchers report DNA methylation could be an important sign that reveals a person's smoking history, even years after they have quit.

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·December 5, 2017·3 min read

Brain Map Sheds Light on Smokers’ Habit

A new brain mapping study reveals smokers could be predisposed to their addiction due to the molecular make up of their brains.

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·June 5, 2019·2 min read

Tobacco increases risk of schizophrenia and psychosis

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.

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·January 8, 2022·5 min read

Smoking Increases Social Isolation and Loneliness

Previous research indicated social isolation and loneliness is a driver of smoking behaviors. A new study reports smoking itself may lead to social isolation and loneliness.

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