Findings could point towards more successful smoking cessation efforts. The study was published in an online Early Edition issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the week of November 24. Scripps Florida is a division of The Scripps Research Institute. The neuropeptide, hypocretin-1 (Orexin A), may initiate a key signaling cascade, a series of closely … [Read more...] about Scripps Florida Scientists Find Blocking a Neuropeptide Receptor Decreases Nicotine Addiction
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Nicotine Addiction Linked to Studies on Autism
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
There May be a Very Good Reason Why Coffee and Cigarettes Often Seem to go Hand in Hand
A Kansas State University psychology professor's research suggests that nicotine's power may be in how it enhances other experiences. For a smoker who enjoys drinking coffee, the nicotine may make a cup of joe even better. And that offer another explaination why smoking is so hard to quit. "People have very regimented things they do when they smoke," said Matthew … [Read more...] about There May be a Very Good Reason Why Coffee and Cigarettes Often Seem to go Hand in Hand
Genetic Achilles Heel May Support Nicotine Addiction
Do genes play a role in tobacco addiction? Recent studies suggest they may, particularly the CHRNA5 gene. A University of Michigan press release notes a genetic variation suggests a finding that may help explain the path that leads from that first cigarette to lifelong smoking. In the press release studies smokers and non-smokers to find if you have the less common … [Read more...] about Genetic Achilles Heel May Support Nicotine Addiction
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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