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Gene variant linked to smoking longer, getting lung cancer sooner

Gene variant linked to smoking longer, getting lung cancer sooner

Apr 14, 2015

Smokers with a specific genetic variation are more likely to keep smoking longer than those who don’t have the gene variant, new research indicates.

Pro-marijuana ‘tweets’ are sky-high on Twitter

Pro-marijuana ‘tweets’ are sky-high on Twitter

Jan 22, 2015

Researchers have found that the “Twitterverse” is a pot-friendly place.

Study: Most respond well to genetic testing results

Study: Most respond well to genetic testing results

Oct 21, 2014

People at high risk for psychological distress respond positively to receiving results of personalized genetic testing.

Americans drink less when cigarettes cost more

Americans drink less when cigarettes cost more

Oct 6, 2014

In the U.S., higher cigarette taxes and strict smoke-free policies not only curb smoking but also lower alcohol consumption, a new study shows.

Study: Smoking may contribute to suicide risk

Study: Smoking may contribute to suicide risk

Jul 16, 2014

New research finds that smoking itself may increase suicide risk and that policies to limit smoking reduce suicide rates.

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