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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.

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

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

Researchers examined the contribution of caffeine to nicotine use onset during early adolescence.

15 May 2023

Legal pot is more potent than ever — and still largely unregulated

Marijuana and other products containing THC, the plant's main psychoactive ingredient, have grown more potent and more dangerous as legalization has made them more widely available.

9 May 2023

Revolutionizing addiction treatment: neuroimaging techniques offer hope for personalized therapies

Scientists have identified neuromarkers of drug use-related affective and cognitive dysregulation.

2 May 2023

New 'all-London partnership' makes brain scanning technology available for use in clinical psychedelics trials

Commercial trials for psychedelics-assisted medical treatments will now have access to state-of-the-art brain scanning technology thanks to a new all-London partnership announced today (25th April).

29 Apr 2023

Exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons promotes the progression of Alzheimer's disease

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are typical organic compounds found in cigarette smoke and vehicle exhaust. In addition, PAHs are produced from incomplete combustion of organic material and cooking.

24 Apr 2023

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

Young teen smokers who also vape may be at heightened risk of persistent and heavier smoking in their late teens, reveal the combined findings of two nationally representative UK and US studies, published online in the journal Tobacco Control.

19 Apr 2023

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

Sugary beverages were associated with a higher risk of dementia, whereas moderate intake of natural juices was associated with a lower dementia risk.

17 Apr 2023

Factors shaping maternal gut microbiome during pregnancy and the impact on infant health

In an article published in the journal Current Opinion in Microbiology, scientists have provided a detailed overview of the factors affecting maternal gut microbiota during pregnancy and its impact on maternal and infant health.

17 Apr 2023

Mint flavor in vaping liquids associated with worse lung function in e-cigarette users

Adding mint flavor to e-cigarette liquids produces more vapor particles and is associated with worse lung function in those who smoke, report researchers from the University of Pittsburgh in Respiratory Research today.

11 Apr 2023

How does e-cigarette vapor alter the gut microbiome, body weight, and systemic inflammation levels?

Researchers examine the effects of electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) vapor on gut microbiome, body weight, and systemic inflammation levels.

11 Apr 2023

Study shows e-cigarettes not linked to wheezing risk

Researchers analyze the longitudinal association between electronic nicotine delivery systems, cigarette use, and wheezing.

10 Apr 2023

Study: Alarming number of Canadian high school students smoke vapes containing nicotine

A new study by Jamie Seabrook of Brescia University College and Evan R. Wiley of Western University, has shown an alarming number of high school students – 26 per cent – in Canada reported having vaped in the previous month.

4 Apr 2023

Life's Essential 8: Higher cardiovascular health scores linked to reduced mortality risks

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the most significant causes of global mortality. Several factors, such as obesity, poor diet, lack of physical activity, dyslipidemia, smoking, diabetes, and high blood pressure, have been identified to enhance the risk of CVD events. In 2010, the American Heart Association (AHA) constructed Life’s Simple 7, which included seven lifestyle-based goals that could help achieve ideal cardiovascular health (CVH).

4 Apr 2023

Vaping in Australia: Study explores e-cigarette exposure and calls for stronger control measures

A new study, forthcoming in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, studied the e-cigarette use and attitudes to vaping in a sample of Australians between the ages of 15 and 30. The key aim of the study was to provide novel insights to minimize the harm caused by e-cigarettes to young people.

4 Apr 2023

Is e-cigarette use in adolescents associated with continued smoking years later?

Researchers assessed the relationship between adolescent baseline electronic cigarette usage with continued cigarette smoking two years after.

31 Mar 2023

£1.3 million awarded to develop a new "point of care testing" kit for detecting Alzheimer's biomarkers

Scientists from Swansea University 's Institute for Innovative Materials, Processing and Numerical Technologies (IMPACT) and Japan have been awarded £1.3 million to develop a new "point of care testing" kit that can detect biomarkers for Alzheimer's Disease.

23 Mar 2023

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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

Legal pot is more potent than ever — and still largely unregulated

Revolutionizing addiction treatment: neuroimaging techniques offer hope for personalized therapies

New 'all-London partnership' makes brain scanning technology available for use in clinical psychedelics trials

Exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons promotes the progression of Alzheimer's disease

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

Factors shaping maternal gut microbiome during pregnancy and the impact on infant health

Mint flavor in vaping liquids associated with worse lung function in e-cigarette users

How does e-cigarette vapor alter the gut microbiome, body weight, and systemic inflammation levels?

Study shows e-cigarettes not linked to wheezing risk

Study: Alarming number of Canadian high school students smoke vapes containing nicotine

Life's Essential 8: Higher cardiovascular health scores linked to reduced mortality risks

Vaping in Australia: Study explores e-cigarette exposure and calls for stronger control measures

Is e-cigarette use in adolescents associated with continued smoking years later?

£1.3 million awarded to develop a new "point of care testing" kit for detecting Alzheimer's biomarkers

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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