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·January 8, 2019·4 min read

Different Brain Areas Linked to Smoking and Drinking Behaviors

A new study reveals researchers have identified areas of the brain which are different in those who regularly smoke and drink alcohol. Researchers discovered the medial orbitofrontal cortex, an area of the brain implicated in reward, has higher functional connectivity in drinkers. In those who smoke, the lateral orbiotfrontal cortex, an area of the brain linked to impulsive behavior, has lower functional connectivity. The study suggests nicotine may increase overall brain connectivity, which may lead to increased smoking behaviors. Read More

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·September 6, 2018·2 min read

Smoking Linked to Higher Dementia Risk

Those 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

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·December 3, 2014·2 min read

Tobacco Smoke Toxin Could Increase Pain in Spinal Cord Injury and Worsen MS

Acrolein, a toxin found in cigarette smoke can exacerbate pain and worsen symptoms of multiple sclerosis, a new study reports. Read More

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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. Read More

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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. Read More

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·March 30, 2020·3 min read

Gene involved in nicotine addiction identified

Study implicated the Slit3 gene in nicotine addiction. Read More

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·April 24, 2013·3 min read

Anti-Smoking Ads with Strong Arguments, Not Flashy Editing, Trigger Part of Brain That Changes Behavior

Researchers discovered a part of the brain involved in future behavioral changes, the dorsomedial prefrontal cortex, had greater activation when smokers were exposed to anti-smoking messages with stronger arguments as opposed to weaker arguments. Read More

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·August 7, 2015·3 min read

Stubbing Out Smoking: Nicotine Blocking Enzyme Takes Reward Out of Smoking

Researchers discover an enzyme that seeks and destroys nicotine before it hits the brain. The discovery could lead to new therapies to help people quit smoking. Read More

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·June 12, 2018·4 min read

Smoking and Diabetes Linked to Brain Calcifications

Researchers report people who are diabetic or who smoke are more likely to have calcification in the hippocampus. The study hypothesized hippocampal calcification may contribute to cognitive deterioration and brain atrophy. Read More

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·December 28, 2020·4 min read

Light Smokers May Not Escape Nicotine Addiction

Those who consider themselves to be light smokers, in that they smoke between one to four cigarettes a day, meet the criteria for nicotine addiction. Read More

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·November 6, 2019·3 min read

Tobacco smoking increases risk of depression and schizophrenia

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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·May 2, 2018·5 min read

Cryo-EM Structure of the Nicotine Receptor May Lead to New Therapies for Addiction

A detailed 3D structure of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors could help pave the way to developing new treatments for nicotine addiction, researchers report. Read More

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