Aging naturally reduces brain volume, and smoking accelerates this loss, raising the risk of cognitive decline. And now, new ...

Add another downside of lighting up to the list. The risks of smoking are well-documented, from the fact that a single ...

Nicotine’s Effects on UC Smoking’s Effects on GI System Recommendations Nicotine Replacement Therapy Effects on Other Types of IBD It's a fact that smoking cigarettes poses serious health risks. The ...

You can get addicted to nicotine within days of starting to use it. Nicotine affects the brain by releasing dopamine, which makes you feel good. Even vaping can lead to nicotine addiction and harm ...

Many people know that smoking can harm the lungs, but fewer people think about what it does to the brain. A new large study ...

Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. Many Americans take a dark view of nicotine ...

It’s no surprise that smoking for years can change the way the brain processes nicotine, creating a well-worn pattern of craving and satisfaction that’s difficult to break. But how soon does this ...

Smoking is an established risk factor for multiple sclerosis (MS). Smoking also worsens the course of disease for people who already have MS. MS is an inflammatory disease that involves the breakdown ...

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.

One day, long ago, a tobacco plant discovered humans and it has never relinquished its control over our brain. During the intervening millennia, we humans have tried to find novel uses for this plant ...

On January 16, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the sale of Zyn nicotine pouch products, citing potential health benefits for adult smokers. Nicotine, rather than tobacco, ...