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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.

A frontal brain region may be a potential biomarker for the early stages of nicotine addiction

Researchers examined the association of gray matter volume in initiating and sustaining smoking behavior among young adolescents.

21 Aug 2023

E-cigarette usage nudges people toward quitting smoking, study shows

E-cigarettes do have value as a smoking cessation aid, according to a new study just released by a team of MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researchers.

18 Aug 2023

Predicting risk of cardiovascular events with Life's Essential 8 scores

Researchers determine the relationship between LE8 scores and cardiovascular disease, subtype CVD events, and all-cause mortality.

18 Aug 2023

Marijuana and hallucinogen use, binge drinking reach highest level among adults 35 to 50

Past-year use of marijuana and hallucinogens by adults 35 to 50 years old continued a long-term upward trajectory to reach all-time highs in 2022, according to the Monitoring the Future (MTF) panel study, an annual survey of substance use behaviors and attitudes of adults 19 to 60 years old.

17 Aug 2023

Study explores vaping trends among US adults with cardiovascular disease

A new paper discusses the trends in the use of e-cigarettes among American adults with pre-existing cardiovascular disease (CVD).

17 Aug 2023

Has FDA enforcement changed e-cigarette use among the US youth?

A recent study analyzed the extent of e-cigarette use among US youth after enforcement guidance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

17 Aug 2023

Doctors sound alarm about child nicotine poisoning as vapes flood the US market

Hospital toxicologist Ryan Marino has seen up close the violent reactions of children poisoned by liquid nicotine from electronic cigarettes.

3 Aug 2023

The influence of electronic cigarette aerosol and cigarette smoke on cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and renal functions in mice

The toxic effects of aerosol exposure from electronic cigarettes (ECs) and cigarette smoke (CS) on mice.

2 Aug 2023

Tobacco dependence more likely in cigarette smokers, study reveals

Cigarette smokers have higher odds of tobacco dependence than those who vape or use a variety of types of tobacco products, according to a Mount Sinai study published in July in Nicotine & Tobacco Research.

27 Jul 2023

American Heart Association calls for more research on e-cigarettes

Research increasingly reveals health risks of e-cigarette use, and more studies are needed about the long-term impact e-cigarettes may have on the heart and lungs, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association published today in the Association's flagship journal Circulation.

17 Jul 2023

Researchers receive $3.9 million grant to evaluate effects of e-cigarette flavors on smoking behaviors

A new $3.9 million grant from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will allow researchers with the Center for Tobacco Research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center to evaluate effects of e-cigarette flavors on the smoking behaviors of current adult smokers.

12 Jul 2023

Do the benefits of dog ownership on cardiovascular disease and diabetes extend to US military Veterans?

A study finds that dog ownership reduces the risk of cardiometabolic disease among US military veterans.

12 Jul 2023

Cytisinicline could offer adult cigarette smokers a potential new treatment option

The first large-scale U.S. clinical trial of cytisinicline, led by a Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigator, found the smoking cessation medication to be effective and well tolerated in adults who wished to break their nicotine dependence.

11 Jul 2023

Study: Flavor restrictions could make major progress in fighting youth vaping epidemic

Major progress could be made in fighting the youth vaping epidemic with a complete restriction on sweet flavorings and cooling agents in both cartridge and disposable e-cigarette devices, according to a new study from the Center for Tobacco Research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center.

10 Jul 2023

Vaping nicotine during pregnancy may be no safer for developing fetus than smoking cigarettes

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have found that vaping nicotine during pregnancy may be no safer for a developing fetus than smoking cigarettes.

5 Jul 2023

SIRT1: Unlocking the secrets to better vascular health through resveratrol and energy restriction

Research investigates the effects of SIRT1 activation through resveratrol supplementation and energy restriction on vascular function in adults. The study reveals that both interventions increase circulating SIRT1, reduce sympathetic activity, and have positive impacts on vascular reactivity, indicating potential benefits for vascular health.

3 Jul 2023

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A frontal brain region may be a potential biomarker for the early stages of nicotine addiction

E-cigarette usage nudges people toward quitting smoking, study shows

Predicting risk of cardiovascular events with Life's Essential 8 scores

Marijuana and hallucinogen use, binge drinking reach highest level among adults 35 to 50

Study explores vaping trends among US adults with cardiovascular disease

Has FDA enforcement changed e-cigarette use among the US youth?

Doctors sound alarm about child nicotine poisoning as vapes flood the US market

The influence of electronic cigarette aerosol and cigarette smoke on cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and renal functions in mice

Tobacco dependence more likely in cigarette smokers, study reveals

American Heart Association calls for more research on e-cigarettes

Researchers receive $3.9 million grant to evaluate effects of e-cigarette flavors on smoking behaviors

Do the benefits of dog ownership on cardiovascular disease and diabetes extend to US military Veterans?

Cytisinicline could offer adult cigarette smokers a potential new treatment option

Study: Flavor restrictions could make major progress in fighting youth vaping epidemic

Vaping nicotine during pregnancy may be no safer for developing fetus than smoking cigarettes

SIRT1: Unlocking the secrets to better vascular health through resveratrol and energy restriction

As low-nicotine cigarettes hit the market, anti-smoking groups press for wider standard

Exposure to tobacco smoke increases the presence of heavy metals in children's saliva, study shows

Uncertain language in e-cigarette warning labels can confuse people, study finds

Vaping may be the first step on a pathway to smoking for non-smokers

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