News articles tagged with 'nicotine'
Different genes influence smoking risk during adolescence and adulthood
— 31 Mar 2011 15:48 | HealthThere is growing evidence that the risk factors for addiction change throughout the lifespan…
Research explores link between asthma and smoking
— 31 Mar 2011 14:57 | HealthNew research out of the University of Cincinnati suggests that being diagnosed with asthma is significantly associated with a greater risk for a lifetime history of daily smoking and…
Babies who sleep with smoker parents exhibit high nicotine levels
— 29 Mar 2011 17:22 | Health'Third-hand smoke' stuck to skin or clothing is responsible for the high nicotine levels seen in babies who share a bedroom with their smoker parents. This is the conclusion of a study…
Electronic cigarettes hold promise as aid to quitting
— 9 Feb 2011 16:56 | HealthA study led by Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) researchers reports that electronic cigarettes are a promising tool to help smokers quit, producing six-month abstinence…
Targeting nicotine receptors to treat cognitive impairments in schizophrenia
— 11 Jan 2011 16:59 | HealthSmoking is a common problem for patients with schizophrenia. The increased tendency of patients diagnosed with this disorder is to not only smoke, but to do so more heavily than the…
Quitting menthol cigarettes may be harder for some smokers
— 3 Jan 2011 20:08 | HealthMenthol cigarettes may be harder to quit, particularly for some teens and African-Americans, who have the highest menthol cigarette use, according to a study by a team of researchers…
Ban electronic cigarettes until safety concerns are addressed, say researchers
— 7 Dec 2010 16:21 | HealthRegulatory authorities should consider banning electronic cigarettes until safety concerns have been addressed, concludes research published online in Tobacco Control…
Electronic cigarettes are unsafe and pose health risks, UC Riverside study finds
— 5 Dec 2010 18:01 | HealthElectronic cigarettes (or e-cigarettes), also called 'electronic nicotine delivery systems,' are increasingly used worldwide even though only sparse information is available on their…
Nicotine exposure in pregnant rats puts offspring at risk for learning disabilities
— 5 Dec 2010 17:58 | HealthExposure to nicotine during pregnancy leads to a decrease in adult stem cells and a change in synaptic plasticity in the hippocampus of the offspring, according to new research from…
A molecular switch for memory and addiction
— 30 Nov 2010 21:51 | HealthLearning and memory formation are based on the creation of new connections between neurones in the brain. Also, behaviours such as nicotine addiction manifest themselves in long-term…