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Posted on 17/01/03

Nicotine enhances memory, study finds

While sucking on a cigarette definitely is bad for your health, numerous non-smokers may find themselves some day being prescribed nicotine patches to combat Alzheimer's disease.In a soon-to-be-published study, scientists in North Carolina will describe how they tested the patches on 11 senior men and women to counter deteriorating memories.

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