Smoking cessation may reduce dementia risk for people who avoid major weight gain
Quitting smoking may be associated with a lowered risk of dementia, especially for people who avoid major weight…
Blood metabolite patterns could reveal dementia risk in midlife
Dementia is a medical term for several age-related diseases that affect cognitive functions, such as memory, reasoning, and…
Marijuana Use May Raise Lung Cancer Risk, Researchers Warn
New research is shedding light on a possible connection between heavy marijuana smoking and several types of cancer.…
A brain-based approach may improve smoking cessation treatment success
For many people who smoke, quitting is not just a matter of willpower. It is a tug-of-war in…
Health Ministry panel seeks to halt use of medical cannabis in smokable form
With Israel having one of the world’s highest rates of medical cannabis consumption per capita, a Health Ministry…
Smoking may spark reaction tied to dementia
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Study links common herbicide to rising early-onset colorectal cancer risk
A Spanish study used epigenetic fingerprints to trace hidden exposure patterns and found that a widely used herbicide…
Fermentation boosts anti-inflammatory power in dairy alternatives
Fermented plant-based dairy alternatives may do more than improve taste. This study reveals how they reshape bioactive lipids…
Study links ultra-processed food intake to poorer thigh muscle quality
A new MRI study suggests that diets high in ultra-processed foods may be linked to fattier, poorer-quality thigh…
Study reveals lung-brain link between smoking and neurodegeneration
The correlation between smoking and neurodegeneration is well-documented, with one study from 2011 finding heavy smoking in midlife was associated…
Never married adults face higher risk of developing cancer
Adults who have never been married face a significantly higher risk of developing cancer than those who have…
Tobacco linked to brain shrinkage, cannabis research limited
Scientists find consistent brain changes linked to tobacco use, but say cannabis research is still too limited to…