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·January 2, 2019·5 min read

Higher Levels of Nicotine May Help Smokers Quit

Researchers report allowing smokers to dictate their nicotine intake while trying to quit makes them more likely to succeed. Results suggest most smokers who use nicotine replacement medications can tolerate doses that are four times higher than normally recommended. Read More

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·December 18, 2018·7 min read

Your Postal Code May Influence Your Health

The area where you live may play a significant role in your risk for developing major diseases like cancer, diabetes or cardiovascular disease, a new study reports. Read More

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·December 17, 2018·4 min read

Depression and Anxiety Take Same Toll on Health as Smoking and Obesity

Researchers report depression and anxiety may be as detrimental to your health as smoking or obesity. The study found those with anxiety of depression are at a 65% increased risk of stroke, 87% increased risk of arthritis and 64% increased risk of stroke, compared to those without the disorders. 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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·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. Read More

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·October 30, 2018·3 min read

Behavioral Risk Factors for Depression Vary with Age

According to a new study, certain behavioral risk factors strongly predict the likelihood of a person developing depression, and these risk factors change as we age. Read More

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·October 17, 2018·5 min read

Engineered Enzyme Eliminates Nicotine Addiction in Preclinical Tests

Researchers have engineered a new enzyme that breaks down nicotine in the bloodstream before it reaches the brain. The treatment reduces the urge to smoke and reverses signs of nicotine dependence, preventing relapse. Read More

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·October 4, 2018·4 min read

Genetic Mutation Makes it Hard to Quit Smoking

Finding it difficult to quit smoking? Your genes may be to blame. Researchers discover genetic mutations play a key role in nicotine relapse. 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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·August 28, 2018·3 min read

Researchers Develop Drugs with Potential to Curb Smoking

Researchers have developed more than a dozen new potential drug candidates they believe have the potential to curb smoking addiction by slowing how nicotine is broken down in the body. 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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·June 2, 2018·3 min read

Dieting Associated With Risky Behavior in Teen Girls

According to researchers, teenage girls who diet are more likely to embark on unhealthy behaviors, such as binge drinking, smoking and skipping meals. Read More

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