Nicotine is much less harmful than the tobacco that naturally contains it. It has never been found to cause cancer. Nor does it cause other smokers’ diseases such as emphysema. But it is, of course, ...

Sept. 10 -- WEDNESDAY, Sept. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers have found that nicotine, the addictive component in cigarettes, "tricks" the brain into creating memory associations between ...

Why do some drugs reinforce consumption behavior while inducing anxiety? In an article published in the journal Nature Communications, scientists highlight a surprising mechanism that helps explain ...

Nicotine withdrawal symptoms often include cravings, irritability, and weight gain. Certain medications and lifestyle changes ...

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 22% of the global population smokes, with more than 9 million smoking-related deaths reported annually. Effective treatments to alleviate ...

This project examines the effects exposure to inhaled nicotine, THC, or the combination in utero may have on behavior, brain function, and neurochemistry in adolescence and adulthood. Using a rat ...

Nicotine is an addictive chemical found in tobacco products, such as cigarettes, electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), cigars, chewing tobacco, and hookahs (water pipes). You may think you smoke ...

People who smoke can become physically dependent on nicotine, which is the chemical in tobacco products that makes them addictive. Individuals who vape may also experience this physical dependency.

People who struggle with concentration can, according to some doctors, have a nicotine patch as a treat. As Slate reports, there’s a small but growing body of evidence suggesting that products used to ...

"Nicotine hiccups" sound made up. But experts say they're a real phenomenon. Recent data on drug side effects found that nicotine was associated with the hiccups, according to a 2021 study looking at ...

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Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...