Nicotine is defined as a poisonous, oily, pale yellow substance that turns brown upon exposure to air. In concentrated form, this chemical is used as a potent insecticide. The amount of nicotine which occurs in tobacco leaves ranges from 2% to 7%. A smoker inhales approximately 3 mg of ...
Increase in nicotine pouch (NP) users, particularly among the young, is a matter of concern requiring a comprehensive understanding of its short- and long-term oral health implications. The objective of this research was to systematically review potential oral side-effects associated with NP usage....
How is a chronic cough treated?The cough may go away on its own without treatment. You may need medicine to stop the cough or treat the cause of your cough. This may include medicine to treat allergies or acid reflux, or decrease swelling in your airways. You may also need antibiotics ...
What is chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)?CTE is permanent brain damage caused by repeated traumatic brain injuries, such as concussions. A concussion is an injury that causes the brain to hit the skull. Brain tissue is damaged, causing symptoms such as a headache, dizziness, or ringing ...
“It’s a complete turnaround from what we’ve had before,” says Vlado Perkovic, a renal specialist at UNSW Sydney, who has done research on the impact of GLP-1s on kidney conditions. Trials show the drugs are effective in treating both chronic kidney disease and metabolic dysfunction-assoc...
Coronary artery disease, or CAD for short, is the most common heart disease. It’s the number-one killer of both men and women. Luckily, there are things you can do to lower your risk of CAD.
What is insomnia exactly? Having insomnia is another way of saying that you can’t fall or stay asleep. Insomniaaffects women more oftenthan men and is more likely toaffect older adults,those of lower socioeconomic (income) status,chronic alcoholicsandpeople with mental health conditions, like ...
The idea behind this is that because a chronic smoker’s gastrointestinal acetylcholine system is “used” to getting more nicotine-based stimulation from tobacco, it may become less able to function properly once this extra source of stimulation is removed, thereby resulting in impaired digestive ...
What is tinnitus?Tinnitus is when you hear ringing, clicking, buzzing, or hissing in one or both ears. You may also hear whistling, chirping, or pulsing. It may be soft or loud, and at a low or high pitch. Tinnitus that lasts longer than 6 months is considered chronic.What causes or...
Pancreatitis is inflammation of your pancreas. The pancreas is an organ that makes insulin. It also makes enzymes (digestive juices) that help your body digest food. Pancreatitis may be an acute (short-term) problem that happens only once. It may become a chronic (long-term) problem that ...