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Psychology says nicotine pouches and anxiety may be more closely connected than you think - Study raises concerns about how nicotine exposure may affect stress, mood and mental health, particularly among adolescentsNicotine pouches are promoted as a tobacco-free alternative to cigarettes. Nicotine stimulates the central nervous system, potentially wors...- Japanese researchers in 2009 placed five men individually inside a dark room and captured a faint glow from their bodies, 1,000 times too weak for human eyes to see; but strangely, the invisible light wasn't constant: it grew stronger through the day and peaked around 4 p.m.Japanese researchers discovered the human body emits ultraweak light. This faint glow is invisible to the naked human eye. The emission int...
- A 2026 Australian study finds controlled breathing may reduce addiction cravings after scientists analyzed 20 studies involving 1,249 people; researchers found breathing-based interventions significantly lowered cravings for nicotine, alcohol and other drugsA new study found controlled breathing significantly lowers cravings for various substances. This simple intervention shows promise as a lo...
- No gutkha, no pan masala: Karnataka announces one-year ban on prohibited tobacco and nicotine productsKarnataka gutkha ban: Karnataka has announced a one-year ban on the sale and distribution of tobacco and nicotine products, including gutkh...
- Karnataka bans sale of tobacco, nicotine products for one yearKarnataka has banned gutkha and pan masala products for one year. The ban follows warnings from Chief Minister DK Shivakumar about intoxica...
- Yoga may improve chances of quitting tobacco by 50 pc, boost mental well-being: AIIMS studyYoga practice significantly improves tobacco cessation chances for users. This practice also reduces anxiety and depression linked to addic...
- India seeks to quash Adani airport's nicotine pouch court challenge citing illegality, health riskIndia's government argues Adani Group's airport sale of nicotine pouches violates drug laws. The government asserts these sales pose a seri...
- Psychology says your cigarette cravings may have less to do with nicotine than you thinkStress significantly impacts the brain, driving smokers to seek comfort in cigarettes for quick relief from anxiety and pressure. Neuroscie...
- Why do people smoke? The psychology, science and social reasons say those who smoke despite knowing the health risks aren't just chasing nicotine, they may be seeking...Why do people smoke despite knowing the health risks? Explore the science, psychology and social factors behind smoking addiction, and nico...
- UK lawmakers approve lifetime smoking ban for today's under-18sBritain passes landmark law to create a smoke-free generation by permanently banning cigarette sales to those aged 17 and under and tighten...
- Vaping ban: Experts weigh in, put Maldives, Vietnam and Belgium's examples in contextExperts have stressed the importance of such bans to combat early nicotine addiction, while addressing the marketing tactics that target ch...
- Biden planning a parting gift for Americans: Cigarettes without nicotineThe Biden administration plans to propose a limit on nicotine in cigarettes. This move aims to reduce smoking addiction and save lives. The...
- Throes of nicotine withdrawal: Understanding the science of addictionThe science of nicotine addiction has come a long way since 1964.
- Common diabetes drug may help kick off nicotine addictionNew York, April 6 (IANS) Finding it hard to beat your nicotine addiction? A common drug that helps in diabetes management might help people...
- Unable to quit smoking? Here's why it's more difficult than you thinkThere's a genetic pathway that contributes to nicotine addiction and makes it difficult for smokers to kick the butt.
- New treatment to beat nicotine addiction a step closerNew York, Oct 5 (IANS) Researchers have crystallised and determined the 3D structure of a protein that could help them develop new treatmen...
- E-commerce portals get notice for selling e-cigarettes in PunjabPunjab government has issued notices to various e-commerce portals for allegedly violating the Drugs and Cosmetics Act by selling e-cigaret...
- Higher cigarette taxes may do more harm than good!Given the addictive properties of nicotine, this result increases addiction levels for some consumers.
- E-cigarettes less addictive than cigarettes: StudyThe popularity of e-cigarettes, which typically deliver nicotine, propylene glycol, glycerin and flavourings through inhaled vapour, has in...
- E-cigarettes may promote illicit drug use and addictionE-cigarettes may function as a gateway to marijuana and cocaine addiction, just like conventional cigarettes, scientists say.
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