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Nicotine is an alkaloid found in the nightshade family of plants (''Solanaceae'') which constitutes approximately 0.6–3.0% of dry weight of tobacco, with biosynthesis taking place in the roots, and accumulating in the leaves.

Can artificial intelligence provide evidence-based responses to public health questions?

Researchers assessed artificial intelligence (AI)-generated responses to health-related inquiries.

9 Jun 2023

Pneumothorax prevalence in COVID-19 and influenza patients

Researchers examined the occurrence and patient risk factors involved in pneumothorax.

8 Jun 2023

Smoke alarm: France's high maternal smoking rates fuel prematurity and low birth weight

Research highlights the adverse effects of active and passive maternal smoking on low birth weight and preterm delivery rates. It emphasizes the importance of smoking cessation and tobacco control policies to improve maternal and child health outcomes.

1 Jun 2023

Most American Indian/Alaska Native women of childbearing age have suboptimal heart health, AHA reports

Heart health risks emerge early in life in American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) women and are increased by social factors -; like high levels of experiencing violence and traumatic life events -; and disproportionately high rates of Type 2 diabetes, smoking and obesity, according to a new scientific statement published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, a peer-reviewed American Heart Association journal.

31 May 2023

Obesity increases the chances of developing mental disorders for all age groups

Being obese significantly increases the chances of also developing mental disorders. This applies to all age groups, with women at higher risk than men for most diseases, as a recent study of the Complexity Science Hub and the Medical University of Vienna shows.

30 May 2023

Study measures perceived levels of harmful chemicals in e-cigarettes compared with cigarettes

About half of cigarette smokers and young adult non-smokers think that nicotine-based electronic cigarettes have the same amount or even more harmful chemicals than regular tobacco-based cigarettes, according to a Rutgers study.

24 May 2023

Scientists unveil a metabolic Achilles' heel in pancreatic cancer

Research unveils the significance of uridine as a metabolic fuel in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA) cells under glucose-deprived conditions. Uridine utilization, mediated by uridine phosphorylase 1 (UPP1), supports redox balance, survival, and proliferation in PDA, highlighting its potential as a novel therapeutic target in the treatment of this resistant cancer.

23 May 2023

Cardiovascular health disparities exist among sexual minority women

In a recent nationwide study from France, lesbian and bisexual women had worse cardiovascular health scores than heterosexual women.

17 May 2023

How does tobacco usage impact quality of life?

Researchers evaluated the impact of tobacco usage on the health-associated quality of life.

17 May 2023

Lesbian and bisexual women have lower cardiovascular health scores than heterosexual women

Lesbian and bisexual women were less likely to have ideal cardiovascular health scores compared to heterosexual women, which should make them a priority group for cardiovascular disease prevention, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

17 May 2023

Study finds uncertainty and misperceptions about sources of nicotine in e-cigarettes among youth

Using e-cigarettes, or vaping, is highly popular among youth, with more than 2 million high school students using the products, according to the FDA.

16 May 2023

Caffeine connection: Pre-teen caffeine consumption linked to early nicotine use

Research explores the relationship between caffeine use and nicotine onset among early adolescents, shedding light on a potential contributing factor to youth nicotine initiation. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the influence of caffeine in preventing early nicotine use.

16 May 2023

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Can artificial intelligence provide evidence-based responses to public health questions?

Pneumothorax prevalence in COVID-19 and influenza patients

Smoke alarm: France's high maternal smoking rates fuel prematurity and low birth weight

Most American Indian/Alaska Native women of childbearing age have suboptimal heart health, AHA reports

Obesity increases the chances of developing mental disorders for all age groups

Study measures perceived levels of harmful chemicals in e-cigarettes compared with cigarettes

Scientists unveil a metabolic Achilles' heel in pancreatic cancer

Cardiovascular health disparities exist among sexual minority women

How does tobacco usage impact quality of life?

Lesbian and bisexual women have lower cardiovascular health scores than heterosexual women

Study finds uncertainty and misperceptions about sources of nicotine in e-cigarettes among youth

Caffeine connection: Pre-teen caffeine consumption linked to early nicotine use

Study finds that caffeine consumption was associated with nicotine use onset among early adolescents

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Early teen vapers may be at higher risk of persistent and heavier smoking later in adolescence

Study finds sugary beverages increase dementia risk, while natural juices may help prevent it

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