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University of Chicago study links nicotine-triggered lung particles to dementia
NewsBytes | April 17, 2026 2:39 PM CST

Joyce Chen urges youth avoid nicotine

Those particles can reach your brain through vagal nerves or through your blood.
Joyce Chen, one of the researchers, pointed out it is especially important for young people to avoid nicotine while their brains are still developing.
This research highlights another reason to steer clear of smoking and supports efforts to cut down on smoking rates as a way to help prevent dementia in the future.


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