American researchers have recently discovered a connection between two proteins in the brain, linking nicotine addiction and autism. According to a study presented at a Society for Neuroscience meeting, there is a physical and functional association between these two conditions. The study showed that the neurexin-1 beta proteins, which are a part of the brain's chemical … [Read more...] about Nicotine Addiction Linked to Studies on Autism
Smoking Related Diseases
Smoking-Related Illnesses Come with Significant Costs
Nicotine dependence is the physical vulnerability to the chemical nicotine, which is potently addicting when delivered by various tobacco products. Smoke from cigarettes, cigars and pipes contains thousands of chemicals, including nicotine. Being addicted to tobacco brings a host of health problems related to the substances in tobacco smoke. These effects include damage … [Read more...] about Smoking-Related Illnesses Come with Significant Costs
Smoking May Trigger Depression in Women
Smoking is widely known to damage the body but new Australian research suggests the addictive habit could be taking a toll on the mind too. A study of more than a thousand women has found that females who smoke are more likely to develop major depression. Heavy smokers - those who smoke more than 20 cigarettes a day - have almost double the risk of developing diagnosable … [Read more...] about Smoking May Trigger Depression in Women
Since 1878 Reports Confirmed Smoking Was a Health Hazard
1878: Eighty-six years before the U.S. surgeon general issues a report confirming the dangers of smoking tobacco, a letter from English physician Charles R. Drysdale condemning its use appears in The Times of London. Drysdale, the senior physician to the Metropolitan Free Hospital in London, had already published a book on this subject titled Tobacco and the Diseases It … [Read more...] about Since 1878 Reports Confirmed Smoking Was a Health Hazard
The Sooner You Quit Smoking, the Better Your Chances of Recovery
Studies suggest that ex-smokers may face increased health risks from cigarettes for years to come. Some of the damage that cigarettes inflict on the body subsides quickly, halving the risk of heart disease and stroke within five years after a smoker quits. But the effect of smoking on risks of cancer and other diseases can persist for decades, experts say. Even Sen. … [Read more...] about The Sooner You Quit Smoking, the Better Your Chances of Recovery
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