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·November 3, 2022·7 min read

Reduced-Nicotine Cigarettes Result in Less Smoking in Anxious and Depressed Smokers

Lowering nicotine levels to non-addictive levels reduces smoking without worsening symptoms of depression and anxiety for those suffering from mental health disorders.

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·September 27, 2022·2 min read

Being Lonely and Unhappy Accelerates Aging More Than Smoking

Loneliness, restless sleep, and unhappiness have a significant effect on biological aging, a new study reports.

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·September 18, 2022·4 min read

Seven Healthy Lifestyle Habits May Reduce Dementia Risk for People With Diabetes

Getting the recommended amount of sleep, daily exercise, eating a healthy diet, and resisting alcohol and tobacco are among the seven identified lifestyle alterations those with diabetes should take to decrease their risk of developing dementia.

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·August 17, 2022·3 min read

Coffee and Cigarettes: Research Sheds New Light on Nicotine and Morning Brew

For smokers, the first cigarette of the day is often accompanied by a cup of coffee. Researchers say this may be more than a habit, finding chemical compounds in roasted coffee beans may help quell the effects of morning nicotine cravings.

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·July 19, 2022·6 min read

A Genetic Architecture Underlying Alcohol and Cigarette Abuse

Genes associated with alcohol and smoking addiction are over-represented in specific neurons, a new study reports. Researchers found genes associated with smoking were also linked to pain perception and food response while genes linked to alcohol addiction were associated with stress and learning.

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·July 3, 2022·6 min read

Timing Smoking Cessation Attempts With Women’s Hormone Levels Could Improve Success

When a woman's progesterone increase from a low level, the fewer cigarettes they consume throughout the day. However, when progesterone levels peak, the benefits plateau.

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·June 20, 2022·3 min read

Smoking Increases the Risk of Depression and Schizophrenia

New research finds smoking significantly increases the risk of a person developing schizophrenia or depression.

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·April 26, 2022·4 min read

New Brain Stimulation Treatments Help Smokers Quit

Non-invasive brain stimulation may improve smoking abstinence rates for 3 to 6 months after quitting.

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·April 26, 2022·7 min read

Tobacco Smoking Rates Are Decreasing in People With Major Depression and Substance Use Disorder

Study 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.

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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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·August 9, 2021·4 min read

Vaping Just Once Raises Oxidative Stress Levels in Nonsmokers, Increasing Disease Risk

A single time vaping increases oxidative stress levels up to four times in non-smokers.

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·August 4, 2021·3 min read

Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation May Reduce Smoking

Non-invasive brain stimulation, such as rTMS, helps to reduce smoking frequency in nicotine-dependent people, a new study reports. Stimulating the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation significantly reduced smoking frequency.