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Newborns exposed to maternal smoking more irritable, difficult to soothe
Previous studies have shown that babies exposed to tobacco in utero are more likely to have a low birth weight and are at increased risk for sudden infant death syndrome. view more (2008-12-02)
For African violets, 'hands off' means healthier
African violets have a mixed reputation. Their delicate, colorful flowers and furry, soft leaves make them a favorite among home gardeners and growers. But the striking plants are often regarded as temperamental: a precise recipe of light, moisture, warm temperatures, high humidity, and fertilizer is required to encourage african violets to grow... view more... (2009-11-04)
A new way to look at lung cancer and tobacco carcinogens
Two types of cancer-causing agents in cigarettes-a nicotine-derived chemical and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are the main culprits in lung cancer. Exposure to tobacco smoke - both mainstream and second-hand - is a leading cause of cancer death in the United States. view more (2008-05-29)
Heavy marijuana use linked to gum disease
Heavy marijuana use has been found to contribute to gum disease, apart from the known effects that tobacco smoke was already known to have. view more (2008-02-06)
Gentle touch may aid multiple sclerosis patients
While gripping, lifting or manipulating an object such as drinking from a cup or placing a book on a shelf is usually easy for most, it can be challenging for those with neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's, or for people who had a stroke. For them, the tight gripping can cause fatigue, making everyday tasks difficult. view more (2009-10-15)
Results promising for computational quantum chemical methods for drug development
New research, led by a Virginia Tech chemist, may someday help natural-products chemists decrease by years the amount of time it takes for the development of certain types of medicinal drugs. view more (2007-12-21)
Lung cancer rates higher among female nonsmokers than previously
Not all lung cancer is due to a lifetime of smoking cigarettes. Sometimes the diagnosis is a mystery, and the stigma surrounding the disease makes it hard for patients to talk about. view more (2007-02-09)
Nerve prosthesis developed in Ume'å
The first clinical study ever with a new type of nerve prosthesis has been launched at Northern Sweden University Hospital. It is being carried out by a research team from Ume'å University under the leadership of Professors Jan-Olof Kellerth and Mikael Wiberg. The team, at the Department of Integrative Medical Biology and the Department of... view more... (2003-11-11)
Pre-cessation patch doubles quit success rate: Researchers call for labeling changes
Using a nicotine patch before quitting smoking can double success rates, according to Duke University Medical Center researchers. They say their latest data suggest changes should be made to nicotine patch labeling. view more (2009-07-10)
Regular smoking substantially increases risk of asthma in adolescents
Adolescents who smoke cigarettes regularly have a significantly increased risk of developing asthma during their teens compared to their non-smoking peers, according to the latest results of the Children's Health Study (CHS). view more (2006-11-15)
Smokers misinformed about smoking's link to cancer
Women who smoke are more concerned about their habit and their ability to quit than men, yet both genders appear misinformed about smoking and its link to cancer. view more (2005-11-02)
MRI shows new types of injuries in young gymnasts
Adolescent gymnasts are developing a wide variety of arm, wrist and hand injuries that are beyond the scope of previously described gymnastic-related trauma, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). view more (2008-12-01)
Scientists expect wildfires to increase as climate warms in the coming decades
As the climate warms in the coming decades, atmospheric scientists at Harvard's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and their colleagues expect that the frequency of wildfires will increase in many regions. view more (2009-07-29)
Mentally ill smoke at 4 times the rate of general population, says University of Melbourne study
Australians with mental illness smoke at four times the rate of the general population, says a new study from the University of Melbourne. view more (2008-10-07)
Is a society with smokers profitable?
The latest rise in the indirect taxation on tobacco and alcohol took place in June. The most popular brand of cigarettes went up in price from 3.10 euros to 3.30 euros per packet. Are these taxes a form of dissuasion or a way of compensating the rest of society for the harm generated by those who smoke? view more (2009-07-17)
Writer's cramp may be linked to obsessive-compulsive symptoms
Frequent writer's cramp may be a sign of an obsessive-compulsive personality trait, suggests research in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. Writer's cramp is provoked by specific tasks, including writing, and is characterised by often painful muscular spasm in the hand of the writing arm. The resulting pain and contortions... view more... (2001-08-14)
Osteoarthritis may be sign of faster 'biological ageing'
Osteoarthritis, the degenerative inflammatory bone disease, may be a sign of faster "biological ageing," suggests research published ahead of print in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. view more (2006-10-02)
Kids get hooked on nicotine very quickly and at very low levels of exposure
Kids get hooked on nicotine with amazing speed and at levels of tobacco that are so low that nobody had even considered it possible, say researchers in Tobacco Control. To determine how long it takes for kids to get hooked, Joseph DiFranza and colleagues followed 679 seventh grade students (aged 12-13 years) over a period of 30 months. The... view more... (2002-08-27)
Smoking, but not using "snus", increases risk of diabetes
A collaborative study involving Sunderby Hospital, Lule'å, and Ume'å University in Sweden confirms that men who smoke run a substantial risk of developing diabetes. On the other hand, no parameters indicate that using snus (moist snuff) increases this risk. The study, carried out under the leadership of Associate Professor Mats... view more... (2004-08-06)
Nicotine: The link between cigarette smoking and kidney disease progression?
Cigarette smoke (CS) is the most preventable cause of death and chronic disease in the United States. In addition to being a risk factor for atherosclerosis and cancer, recent epidemiologic studies suggest that cigarette smoke promotes the progression of kidney disease. view more (2007-01-30)
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