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Health Encyclopedia: Nicotine Addiction

Nicotine Addiction

Nicotine is the chemical in cigarettes that makes them addictive. Higher levels of nicotine in a cigarette can make it harder to quit smoking. A report by the Massachusetts Department of Health found that the amount of nicotine in cigarettes has steadily increased over the last 6 years. Testing in 2004 showed that 93% of cigarette brands fell into the highest range for nicotine. In 1998, 84% of cigarette brands fell into that high category. Higher nicotine levels were found in ...

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Expert & Community Posts

Do Weight Loss Pills Work?

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...this dangerous herb. Healthy eating and physical activity are the only proven long term weight... Read more »

Weighing In: Lactose Intolerance

By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...is not an allergy, it is a problem caused by the digestive system. People who are deficient in... Read more »

What is a Reflux Mom?

By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...Hockey Moms who sign on to this extra curricular activity, Reflux Moms become members of this... Read more »

Popular Diets Reviewed: Eat Right 4 Your Type

By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...against dairy products. Lots of high-intensity aerobic activity is recommended for people with... Read more »

Fall Back, Spring Ahead

By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...early and wonder why the doors aren't open. Your digestive system may wonder why you're trying... Read more »

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Health Guide

GERD Diagnosis

...these data to a pager-sized receiver worn by the patient. Patients can continue their usual diet and activity schedule during the 24-48 hour monitoring period. After a few days, the capsule... Read more »

Stress: Complications

...response can be an asset for raising levels of performance during critical events such as a sports activity, an important meeting, or in situations of actual danger or crisis.If stress becomes... Read more »

What are the risk factors and causes of GERD?"

...include alcohol use, obesity or overweight, pregnancy, and smoking. Certain foods that may irritate the digestive system can also contribute to GERD, though there's plenty of contradictory... Read more »

Stress: The Body's Response

...fear.Effects on Long- and Short Term Memory. During the stressful event, catecholamines also suppress activity in areas at the front of the brain concerned with short-term memory, concentration,... Read more »

Hepatitis: Outlook

OutlookIn most cases of acute viral hepatitis, recovery is complete and the liver returns to normal within 2 - 8 weeks. In a small number of cases of hepatitis B or C, the condition can be prolonged... Read more »

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