E-Cigarettes Spark Debate in the UK: Are They Really Safe?

E-Cigarettes Spark Debate In The UK: Are They Really Safe?

By Anthony Rivas | Jun 04, 2013 08:22 PM EDT

The subject of e-cigarettes' safety has sparked debate among health experts in the UK, a week after France announced plans to restrict their use.

Eating Peppers Linked To Lower Risk Of Parkinson's, Study Suggests

By Nsikan Akpan | May 09, 2013 08:40 AM EDT

People who eat peppers on a regular basis - 2 to 4 per week -- have a lower risk of developing the neurological disease.

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How Nicotine Reduces Anxiety

By Amber Moore | Nov 09, 2012 11:13 AM EST

A new study has found out how nicotine relieves anxiety in smokers. Researchers say that the study can help design ways to help people get over the addiction.

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Marijuana Withdrawal Is Real: Users Can Suffer Same Acute Withdrawal Symptoms as Tobacco Smokers

By Christine Hsu | Sep 27, 2012 01:07 PM EDT

When people try to quit smoking marijuana, they can experience withdrawal symptoms that can disrupt their daily lives, according to a new study.

Today's Medical Round Up

By Nikki Tucker | Sep 12, 2012 06:29 PM EDT

What does Obamacare mean for the elderly? Is ovarian cancer screening safe? Experimental drug curbs smokers' nicotine craving.

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Internet Addiction Is a Fact of Life and Women Are More Prone to It

By | Aug 31, 2012 01:07 PM EDT

Researchers have found that internet addiction is caused by a mutation in some people just like addiction to nicotine.

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