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 ...

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 ...

Maggie Aime has over 25 years of experience in healthcare and as a nurse across specialties including oncology, kidney transplant, cardiology, and more. She leverages her rich healthcare experience to ...

For many people who smoke, quitting is not just a matter of willpower. It is a tug-of-war in the brain—between the pull of ...

Scientists have identified a protective brain pathway that may help slow the progression of Parkinson's disease by strengthening the brain's own dopamine‑producing neurons, but the positive effect was ...

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 ...

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 ...

Doctors warn smoking is linked to 15 cancers beyond Lung cancer, silently harming organs throughout the body over time.