Tobacco use is a complex behavior influenced by both environmental factors and genetic predispositions. A recent study leveraging the UCLA ATLAS biobank explored the genetic underpinnings of Tobacco Use Disorder (TUD) and its systemic health effects using a Polygenic Score (PGS). Highlights: Genetic Underpinnings of Tobacco Use: The study used a European ancestry-derived PGS to …
In the ever-evolving fight against tobacco addiction, the potential of antidepressants, particularly bupropion and nortriptyline, as smoking cessation aids has come into sharp focus. A comprehensive review evaluated the efficacy, potential harms, and tolerability of these medications, providing insights into their role in helping smokers quit. Highlights: Bupropion significantly increases the chances of long-term smoking …
The desire to fit in, try something new, and look cool are just a few of the many reasons people start smoking cigarettes. Some people start smoking because their entire family smokes and they naturally picked up the habit. No matter what your reason for having your first cigarette, the fact is that there may …
If you want to quit smoking cigarettes, it is going to take a serious effort on your part to plan and prepare yourself for what is to come. When you initially stop, you may have such wicked cravings that you are ready to pull your hair out or punch through the wall for another cigarette. …