SMOKING
FROM TANNING TO SMOKING: MORE TRAITS ASSOCIATED WITH OUR NEANDERTHAL DNA
Our moods, sleeping patterns, smoking status and how easily we tan may be traced back to our Neanderthal DNA, Max Planck Institute researchers report.… READ MORE…
DIAGNOSED AUTISM LINKED TO MATERNAL GRANDMOTHER’S SMOKING DURING PREGNANCY
Girls whose maternal grandmothers smoked during pregnancy were 67% more likely to display autistic traits, a new study reports.… READ MORE…
BRAIN CIRCUIT THAT SUPPORTS SMOKING CESSATION IDENTIFIED
Researchers report a person’s ability to quit smoking could be influenced by a neural network associated with inhibiting automated behavior.… READ MORE…
SMOKING LEAVES A HISTORICAL FOOTPRINT IN DNA
Researchers report DNA methylation could be an important sign that reveals a person’s smoking history, even years after they have quit.… READ MORE…
CHILDREN’S WILLPOWER LINKED TO SMOKING HABITS LATER IN LIFE
Researchers report children with low self control at the age of 10 were more likely to take up smoking as adolescence and had higher rates of smoking during adulthood.… READ MORE…
RECOVERY OF DOPAMINE FUNCTION EMERGES WITH RECOVERY FROM SMOKING
Researchers report smoking related deficits in dopamine return to normal three months after quitting.… READ MORE…
SMOKING DURING PREGNANCY ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED RISK OF SCHIZOPHRENIA
A new study reports on an increased risk of schizophrenia in the children of mothers who smoked during pregnancy.… READ MORE…
KEY BRAIN AREAS FOR QUITTING SMOKING ACTIVATED BY GRAPHIC CIGARETTE WARNINGS
A new study reports viewing graphic anti-smoking images on cigarette packs triggers brain activity in areas associated with emotion, memory and decision making.… READ MORE…
CONTINUED SMOKING ACCELERATES PROGRESSION OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
According to a new study, continued smoking after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis can lead to an acceleration in the progression of the disease.… READ MORE…
THE SMOKING GENE: RESEARCHERS IDENTIFY GENE VARIANTS ASSOCIATED WITH SMOKING ADDICTION
Researchers identify a set of genetics variants which are significantly associated with addiction to cigarette smoking.… READ MORE…
STUBBING OUT SMOKING: NICOTINE BLOCKING ENZYME TAKES REWARD OUT OF SMOKING
Researchers discover an enzyme that seeks and destroys nicotine before it hits the brain. The discovery could lead to new therapies to help people quit smoking.… READ MORE…
SMOKING CANNABIS REDUCES DIABETIC NEUROPATHY PAIN
Researchers report positive effects of smoking marijuana on reducing the pain of diabetic peripheral neuropathy.… READ MORE…
