genetics

Smoking & Mental Health Problems: Unraveling The Complex Relationship

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Cigarette smoking and mental health problems often go hand-in-hand. But which one typically comes first? And how much does our genetic makeup contribute to this risky combo? New research examined these questions by analyzing long-term health data on over 300,000 people in the UK. Key Facts: Smoking initiation typically happened in adolescence, before the first …

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Genetic Predisposition to Loneliness: Is Your DNA to Blame?

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Loneliness is a painful feeling that arises when there is a mismatch between one’s desired social connections and actual relationships. Chronic loneliness is increasingly prevalent in modern societies and strongly tied to poor mental and physical health outcomes, including higher risks of depression, cardiovascular disease, and mortality. New genetic research provides key insights into the …

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