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Medical Minute: Trying to quit smoking? Don’t go it alone

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Scientists discover hundreds more genes with potential link to addictions

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The Medical Minute: Health risks of smoking go beyond lung cancer

Thomas Gould

Department head recognized for contributions to nicotine, tobacco research

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Research measures potentially damaging free radicals in cigarette smoke

Thomas Gould

Understanding the role of genes in smoking addiction, nicotine withdrawal

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Potentially dangerous molecules detected in e-cigarette aerosols

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The Medical Minute: Electronic cigarette use rising among teenagers

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The Medical Minute: Nicotine poisoning can prove fatal in children

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The Medical Minute: Full health effects of ‘vaping’ still unknown

Substance abuse by teens

The Medical Minute: Identifying teen alcohol and drug abuse

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Tobacco Intervention Program at Penn State Hershey

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Tobacco exposure raises hospital readmission rate for children with asthma

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Penn State College of Medicine receives grant to fund tobacco research

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Smoking cessation class meets every Monday

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