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Nicotine in E-cigarettes damages DNA, mouse study suggests
The nicotine in e-cigarettes seems to damage DNA in ways that may increase cancer risk, a new study in mice suggests.
Jan 29, 2018
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First comparison of dangers of tobacco cigarettes, e-cigarettes and waterpipes
Smoking and vaping, whether by means of tobacco cigarettes, e-cigarettes or waterpipes, stiffens the arteries, causes inflammation and damages DNA, leading to a variety of health problems, according to a study published today ...
Jun 26, 2020
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Study links high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease to plastics
Plastics, part of modern life, are useful but can pose a significant challenge to the environment and may also constitute a health concern. Indeed, exposure to plastic-associated chemicals, such as base chemical bisphenol ...
Dec 1, 2021
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Potentially harmful chemicals widespread in household dust
Household dust exposes people to a wide range of toxic chemicals from everyday products, according to a study led by researchers at Milken Institute School of Public Health (Milken Institute SPH) at the George Washington ...
Sep 14, 2016
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Largest US study of e-cigarettes shows their value as smoking cessation aid
E-cigarettes do have value as a smoking cessation aid, according to a new study just released by a team of MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researchers.
Aug 18, 2023
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Research identifies potential antibiotic alternative to treat infection without resistance
(Medical Xpress) -- Researchers at the University of Michigan have found a potential alternative to conventional antibiotics that could fight infection with a reduced risk of antibiotic resistance.
Feb 20, 2012
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PFAS: What you need to know
PFAS are potentially harmful chemicals that can be found in common, everyday products and most drinking water. They are known as "forever chemicals" because they do not break down over time, and health leaders across the ...
Mar 22, 2023
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Nicotine replacement: when quitting cigarettes, consider using more nicotine, not less
When delivered through cigarettes, nicotine is considered to be one of the most addictive substances on Earth, so it may seem odd to suggest that people should use more, rather than less, to quit smoking. A recent review ...
Apr 19, 2019
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Building a better blood-brain barrier model
Delivering drugs to the brain is no easy task. The blood-brain barrier -a protective sheath of tissue that shields the brain from harmful chemicals and invaders - cannot be penetrated by most therapeutics that are injected ...
Jun 6, 2017
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Is it bad for your health to eat food fried in olive oil?
It recently has been suggested that using vegetable oils to fry food may be bad for your health due to the production of toxic chemicals called aldehydes during the heating process. Aldehydes are simple organic structures ...
Jun 27, 2017
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