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Results 1 - 10 of 18 for tobacco
  1. CHRNA4 gene 
    ... in response to nicotine, the addictive substance in tobacco.Communication between neurons depends on neurotransmitters, which are ... likely contribute to a person's risk of tobacco dependence. Cigarettes and other forms of tobacco contain ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/chrna4 - Genetics
  2. Lung cancer 
    ... lung cancer have a history of long-term tobacco smoking; however, the condition can occur in people ... 80 percent of lung cancer cases occur in tobacco smokers. Lung cancer is the leading cause of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/lung-cancer - Genetics
  3. Bladder cancer 
    ... cancer. The greatest risk factor is long-term tobacco smoking. It is estimated that half of people with bladder cancer have a history of tobacco smoking. Other environmental risk factors include chronic bladder ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/bladder-cancer - Genetics
  4. Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma 
    ... factors for developing this form of cancer are tobacco use (including smoking or using chewing tobacco) and heavy alcohol consumption. In addition, studies have ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../head-and-neck-squamous-cell-carcinoma - Genetics
  5. Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency 
    ... a barrel-shaped chest. Smoking or exposure to tobacco smoke accelerates the appearance of emphysema symptoms and ... this organ.Environmental factors, such as exposure to tobacco smoke, chemicals, and dust, likely impact the severity ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/alpha-1-antitrypsin-deficiency - Genetics
  6. Is longevity determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... Eating well, not drinking too much alcohol, avoiding tobacco, and staying physically active enable some individuals to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits/longevity - Genetics
  7. Familial hypercholesterolemia 
    ... familial hypercholesterolemia. Lifestyle choices including diet, exercise, and tobacco smoking strongly influence the amount of cholesterol in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/familial-hypercholesterolemia - Genetics
  8. Systemic lupus erythematosus 
    ... Researchers suggest that factors such as ethnic mixing, tobacco use in industrialized countries, and the different types ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/systemic-lupus-erythematosus - Genetics
  9. CHRNB2 gene 
    ... in response to nicotine, the addictive substance in tobacco.Communication between neurons depends on neurotransmitters, which are ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/chrnb2 - Genetics
  10. SMARCA2 gene 
    ... certain types of cancer, particularly lung cancer in tobacco smokers and head and neck cancer. The changes ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/smarca2 - Genetics
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