FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 8, 2015·3 min readContinued Smoking Accelerates Progression of Multiple SclerosisAccording to a new study, continued smoking after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis can lead to an acceleration in the progression of the disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 26, 2022·7 min readTobacco Smoking Rates Are Decreasing in People With Major Depression and Substance Use DisorderStudy reports a significant decline in smoking for those with major depression and substance use disorders, signifying smoking cessation treatments and campaigns are effective in targeting those in groups considered high risk for developing nicotine addiction.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 17, 2016·5 min readKey Brain Areas for Quitting Smoking Activated by Graphic Cigarette WarningsA new study reports viewing graphic anti-smoking images on cigarette packs triggers brain activity in areas associated with emotion, memory and decision making.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 18, 2016·5 min readAlzheimer’s Drug Could Help Smokers QuitAccording to a new study, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors commonly used to help treat Alzheimer's disease appear to help smokers reduce cigarette consumption.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 27, 2017·5 min readDiagnosed Autism Linked to Maternal Grandmother’s Smoking During PregnancyGirls whose maternal grandmothers smoked during pregnancy were 67% more likely to display autistic traits, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 28, 2019·3 min readDirect relationship between depression and inflammation called into questionDisputing 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
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 6, 2018·2 min readSmoking Linked to Higher Dementia RiskThose who quit smoking, or who have never lit up, have a 19% decreased risk of developing dementia than continual smokers, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 4, 2020·3 min readThe best way to ditch bad habits: what science can teach usWas your New Year's resolution to ditch a bad habit? Researchers explore the best ways to curb your withdrawal and explain why relapse isn't always such a bad thing.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 10, 2015·3 min readSmoking Thins Vital Part of BrainLong term smoking could cause cortical thinning, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 21, 2016·5 min readFinding Sleep’s Sweet SpotThose who sleep and rise earlier appear to have better cardiovascular health, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 6, 2017·3 min readFrom Tanning to Smoking: More Traits Associated With Our Neanderthal DNAOur moods, sleeping patterns, smoking status and how easily we tan may be traced back to our Neanderthal DNA, Max Planck Institute researchers report.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 2, 2019·4 min readHeavy smoking can have a damaging effect on facial agingIn 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
