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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.

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·July 28, 2015·4 min read

Alzheimer’s Disease Could be Predicted by Specific Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Researchers focus on gray matter volume on three areas of the brain. Findings suggest cardiovascular risk factors such as obesity and diabetes could be early indicators for Alzheimer's disease.

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·July 12, 2015·4 min read

Increased Risk of Schizophrenia for Cigarette Smokers

A new study reports on a link between cigarette smoking and an increased risk of developing schizophrenia.

This shows brain differences in those who quit smoking and those who relapse.

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·May 13, 2015·4 min read

Brain Wired For Success in Those Who Permanently Quit Smoking

According to new research, there is greater connectivity between certain brain regions in people who successfully quit smoking.

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·May 11, 2015·3 min read

Combining Menthol and Nicotine Desensitizes Airway Receptors

A new study reports coupling menthol with nicotine acts to desensitize receptors in the lungs and airways.

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·March 23, 2015·2 min read

Harmful Effects of Smoking Reflected in Facial Movements of Unborn Babies

Neuroimaging study finds higher rates of mouth movements in unborn babies of mothers who smoke.

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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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·December 10, 2014·3 min read

Smoking Lights up Brain’s Response Differently in Men and Women

Cigarette smoking activates dopamine driven satisfaction and pleasure responses differently between the sexes, a neuroimaging study finds.

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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.

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·December 3, 2014·4 min read

Brain Activity after Smokers Quit Predicts Chances of Relapsing

Working memory system disruptions can cause smokers who quit to relapse within days, a neuroimaging study finds.

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·June 13, 2014·3 min read

Reward Response May Demonstrate Why Quitting Smoking Is Harder for Some

Researchers identify an aspect of brain activity that helps to predict the effectiveness of a reward-based strategy as motivation to quit smoking.

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·March 12, 2014·4 min read

Nicotine Withdrawal Weakens Brain Connections Tied to Self Control Over Cigarette Cravings

New research suggests the high relapse rate in smokers could be explained by diminished connectivity in key brain networks.

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