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Can you get addicted to nicotine patches?
People may use nicotine patches to help them stop smoking. However, a person may risk becoming overly dependent on them. Learn more here.
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Is emphysema hereditary?
Although emphysema is not hereditary, a rare genetic condition called alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) can pass down in families and cause the…
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Can using nicotine gum result in ED?
Can nicotine gum lead to a person experiencing ED? Read on to learn more about the potential role of nicotine gum and ED, as well as the wider role of…
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What to know about smoking and Graves’ disease
Smoking can stimulate the immune system and lead to Graves' disease. It can also increase risk of complications. Learn more about the effects of…
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Does smoking cause dry socket after a tooth extraction?
Dry socket can occur following a tooth extraction when a blood clot at the extraction site dislodges or fails to form. Smoking can cause or worsen the…
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Is nicotine present in weed?
Do products containing weed also contain nicotine? Learn about cannabis and tobacco and how they affect a person's health.
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Can smoking cause an ear infection?
Smoking and secondhand smoke can affect the immune system and cause ear infections in both adults and children. Learn more about the link between…
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Does smoking cause mucus?
Smoking can alter the cells and tissues in the lungs, which may lead to increased mucus production. Learn more about why this happens here.
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Can smoking cause seizures?
Research suggests smoking may increase the risk of seizure in people with epilepsy. Learn about how nicotine products may affect people with epilepsy…
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Can nicotine cause hair loss?
What is the relationship between nicotine and hair loss? Read on to learn more about how smoking can influence hair health, as well as tips for…
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Does smoking increase the risk of pancreatic cancer?
Learn about how smoking can increase the risk of pancreatic cancer and whether stopping smoking can reduce the risk.
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What to know about peripheral vascular disease in the foot
Symptoms of peripheral vascular disease in the foot include pain, cramping, and tingling. Find images and learn about causes, treatment, and…
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Smoking and weight gain: Is there a connection?
Smoking can cause weight changes. Quitting smoking may cause moderate weight gain. Learn more here.
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Switching from smoking to vaping: What happens?
Switching to vaping instead of smoking can lessen the exposure to certain chemicals. However, it is not without risk. Learn more here.
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How does smoking affect hypothyroidism?
Smoking affects the thyroid in various ways. However, its effects on hypothyroidism remain controversial. Learn more here.
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What to know about oral mucosa cancer
Oral mucosa cancer starts in the mucosa, which is the lining of the mouth. The main treatment is surgery to remove the cancer. Read about the symptoms…
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Vaping and acne: What’s the connection?
Some of the chemicals present in vaping may increase a person’s risk of acne.
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What is thrombophlebitis?
Thrombophlebitis is the inflammation of a vein due to a blood clot. Read about the risk factors, diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, and outlook.
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What are the symptoms of peripheral vascular disease?
The main symptoms of peripheral vascular disease include pain, numbness, weakness in the legs and feet, skin discoloration, and slow wound healing.
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Varenicline and cost
Varenicline is used to quit smoking. Find out about cost, financial and insurance assistance, and more.
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How much nicotine is in a cigar?
A cigar generally contains more tobacco and nicotine than a regular cigarette. Learn more about the nicotine levels and health effects of cigars here…
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What to know about brain aneurysm growth
Brain aneurysm growth rates can be unpredictable. Learn about what influences growth, symptoms of an aneurysm, and when to speak with a doctor here.
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What to know about nicotine use during pregnancy
Nicotine can have harmful effects on both the pregnant person and the fetus. Learn more about these effects and find tips to quit smoking here.
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What to know about eczema and smoking
Some research indicates that atopic dermatitis, or eczema, occurs more often in people who smoke than in those who do not. Learn more here.
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Can you be allergic to nicotine?
For some people, smoking or taking nicotine products, such as cigarettes or vapes, can elicit an allergy-like reaction. This can include watery eyes…
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Does nicotine gum raise blood pressure?
Chewing nicotine gum can raise a person's blood pressure. However, the benefits of replacing smoking with nicotine gum may outweigh the risks.
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What to know about alcohol and ulcers
Alcohol may worsen ulcer symptoms, including pain at the site of the ulcer. Learn more about the link between alcohol and ulcers and when to contact a…
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Does hypnosis help to quit smoking?
Hypnosis is a popular method for smoking cessation. Learn more about its effectiveness, how it works, possible benefits, and more here.
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Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and smoking
Although health organizations do not list smoking as a cause, research does suggests that non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and smoking have links.
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How to quit nicotine
Quitting nicotine products can be challenging, but having a plan in place and support from others can help. Here is how to quit nicotine.
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What can cause high triglycerides and low HDL?
The combination of high triglycerides and low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol can arise from unhealthy lifestyle choices. Learn how to…
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What to know about smoking and hidradenitis suppurativa
Hidradenitis suppurativa is a long-term skin condition. Some research indicates that there may be a link between the disease and smoking.
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What to know about getting a manicure with psoriatic arthritis
People with psoriatic arthritis can get manicures, but nail technicians may need to make adjustments. Learn the risks, how to protect nails, and when…
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Can baking soda help with rheumatoid arthritis symptoms?
Rheumatoid arthritis and baking soda may seem like an unlikely combination. Learn how this ingredient may help with symptoms, the risks, and how to…
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Smoking damages chromosomes and causes premature aging, study finds
Researchers say that smoking shortens telomeres, accelerating the aging process and increasing the risk of cancer.
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What is the outlook for tongue cancer?
Treatment options aim to cure tongue cancer. Learn about survival rates for tongue cancer, treatment options, what to expect post-treatment, and how…
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What to know about vaping water
Although vaping water may seem like a "safe" alternative to nicotine e-liquids, it carries many of the same risks. Researchers are still investigating…
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Can nicotine impact hypertrophy?
Can nicotine influence muscle growth? Read on to learn more about the effect this stimulant may have on hypertrophy and athletic performance.
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What’s the link between acid reflux and gas?
Acid reflux and gas arise from problems in the digestive system. Diet, eating habits, and lifestyle factors play a role and lifestyle changes may help.
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Smoking linked to higher risk of hospitalizations due to mental illness
A new study suggests that smoking could contribute to an increased risk of hospitalization due to severe mental illness.
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Smoking / Quit Smoking

Can you get addicted to nicotine patches?

Is emphysema hereditary?

Can using nicotine gum result in ED?

What to know about smoking and Graves’ disease

Does smoking cause dry socket after a tooth extraction?

Is nicotine present in weed?

Can smoking cause an ear infection?

Does smoking cause mucus?

Can smoking cause seizures?

Can nicotine cause hair loss?

Does smoking increase the risk of pancreatic cancer?

What to know about peripheral vascular disease in the foot

Smoking and weight gain: Is there a connection?

Switching from smoking to vaping: What happens?

How does smoking affect hypothyroidism?

What to know about oral mucosa cancer

Vaping and acne: What’s the connection?

What is thrombophlebitis?

What are the symptoms of peripheral vascular disease?

Varenicline and cost

How much nicotine is in a cigar?

What to know about brain aneurysm growth

What to know about nicotine use during pregnancy

What to know about eczema and smoking

Can you be allergic to nicotine?

Does nicotine gum raise blood pressure?

What to know about alcohol and ulcers

Does hypnosis help to quit smoking?

Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and smoking

How to quit nicotine

What can cause high triglycerides and low HDL?

What to know about smoking and hidradenitis suppurativa

What to know about getting a manicure with psoriatic arthritis

Can baking soda help with rheumatoid arthritis symptoms?

Smoking damages chromosomes and causes premature aging, study finds

What is the outlook for tongue cancer?

What to know about vaping water

Can nicotine impact hypertrophy?

What’s the link between acid reflux and gas?

Smoking linked to higher risk of hospitalizations due to mental illness