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Smoking, but not past alcohol abuse, may impair mental function, study suggests |
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Men and women with a history of alcohol abuse may not see long-term negative effects on their memory and thinking, but female smokers do, a new study suggests. |
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New insight on how fast nicotine peaks in the brain |
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Nicotine takes much longer than previously thought to reach peak levels in the brains of cigarette smokers, according to new research. |
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12 year olds more likely to use potentially deadly inhalants than cigarettes or marijuana |
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More 12 year olds have used potentially lethal inhalants than have used marijuana, cocaine and hallucinogens combined, according to new data. |
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R-rated movies increase likelihood of underage children trying alcohol |
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R-rated movies portray violence and other behaviors deemed inappropriate for children under 17 year of age. A new study finds one more reason why parents should not let their kids watch those movies: adolescents who watch R-rated movies are more likely to try alcohol at a young age. |
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Years of smoking associated with lower Parkinson's risk, not number of cigarettes per day |
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Researchers have new insight into the relationship between Parkinson's disease and smoking. Several studies have shown that smokers have a lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease. A new study shows that smoking for a greater number of years may reduce the risk of the disease, but smoking a larger number of cigarettes per day may not reduce the risk. |
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