As menthol ban nears, big tobacco is adding synthetic version to cigarettes instead
Cigarette makers are using synthetic menthol substitutes in what appears to be an effort to skirt a looming federal menthol ban, researchers say.
Oct 11, 2023
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Organic Chemicals: News and Research on Fatty Alcohols
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A tax on menthol cigarettes would work better than statewide bans, study finds
Menthol-flavored cigarettes account for more than one-third of cigarettes sold in the United States, and experts believe they are more dangerous than traditional cigarettes.
Sep 6, 2023
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New guideline details dental pain management strategies for pediatric patients
Acetaminophen or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen are recommended as first-line treatments for managing short-term dental pain in children under age 12, according to a new clinical practice guideline ...
Aug 25, 2023
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Understanding opioids in fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is common, affecting around 2% of people in the general population. The 2017 EULAR recommendations state that tramadol—a weak opioid—may be considered for pain management in fibromyalgia, but advise against use ...
Jun 2, 2023
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Inhaling menthol may improve cognitive function in Alzheimer's disease
Researchers from Cima University of Navarra (Spain) have shown in animal models of Alzheimer's disease that inhaling menthol improves cognitive ability. This study discovered that repeated short exposures to this substance ...
May 10, 2023
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Beezin': The dangerous TikTok trend involving Burt's Bees
Using Burt's Bees to get buzzed? Bad idea.
Mar 2, 2023
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Pain management pathway can reduce use of opioids after urethral repair surgery
For men undergoing surgery to repair scarring in the urethra (urethroplasty), a new approach to pain management can reduce the need for strong opioid drugs without compromising pain control, reports a study in Urology Practice.
Feb 21, 2023
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Study shows that bioprinted artificial skin can be used in cosmetics and drugs testing
Bioengineered artificial skin has become an increasingly important and reliable platform for researchers to test the safety and efficacy of drugs and cosmetics. It can be produced on a large scale and is a good substitute ...
Jan 26, 2023
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It's the flavor of the season, but be wary of peppermint platitudes
Peppermint, like Santa Claus, seems to be everywhere you turn at the holidays. And also like Santa, when it comes to evaluating claims about it, the most scientific minds will tell you they need more evidence.
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