Evidence of the harms of e-cigarettes has been unfolding slowly and has been documented
in many reviews and reports worldwide. A narrative review of new evidence is presented …

Nicotine, the primary psychoactive agent in tobacco leaves, has led to the widespread use of
tobacco, with over one billion smokers globally. This article provides a historical overview of …

Background Smoking cessation reduces mortality and morbidity. However, the extent and
rapidity at which cessation reduces contemporary death rates from smoking-related …

A link between gut dysbiosis and the pathogenesis of brain disorders has been identified. A
role for gut bacteria in drug reward and addiction has been suggested but very few studies …

Aims An elevated level of galectin-3, a carbohydrate-binding lectin implicated in
tumorigenesis, metastasis, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), has been found in …

Smoking and tobacco chewing are the predominant causes of oral cancer. Tobacco is the
second-most widely consumed psychoactive substance. There are numerous ways to quit …

Cigarette smoking is an independent risk factor for lung cancer. Nicotine, as an addictive
substance in tobacco and e-cigarettes, is known to promote tumor progression and …

Background Current smoking cessation treatments are limited in terms of efficacy,
particularly with regards to long term abstinence. There is a large amount of evidence …

E-cigarette use has been reported to affect cell viability, induce DNA damage, and modulate
an inflammatory response resulting in negative health consequences. Most studies focus on …

Brain age refers to age predicted by brain features. Brain age has previously been
associated with various health and disease outcomes and suggested as a potential …