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About Michael Dean
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Expertise
Can answer General information on tobacco addiction, and resources for quitting. Information on current cancer research and the health effects of tobacco. The risk of smoking for lung cancer and other cancers, as well as SIDS, heart disease, and vision loss. The best place to start is 1-800-QUIT-NOW Cannot answer Specific medical questions

Experience
Cancer Researcher for over 20 years Author of the book "Empty Cribs-The impact of smoking on child health" www.artsciencepub.com. Author of over 200 scientific articles on cancer, genetics and human disease. Multiple interviews in print, TV and radio media.

Organizations
American Association for Cancer Research American Association of Human Genetics

Publications
Scientific journals (Science, Nature, NE Journal Medicine, etc.) Scientific American, Discovery Medicine, Nature Reviews in Cancer

Education/Credentials
PhD. in Biochemistry from Boston University School of Medicine

Awards and Honors
Young Investigator award-American Association of Cancer Research

   

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smoking7/15/2008Michael Dean
  Q: He is now experiencing issues with circulation in his legs that the doctors relate directly with his ...
  A: Unfortunately the first requirement for quitting is a desire to quit. I'd suggest you read and give ...
chewing tobacco6/20/2008Michael Dean
  Q: I recently found out that my boyfriend does chewing tobacco. He had been hiding it from me for ...
  A: Tobacco, actually the nicotine in tobacco, is a mild stimulant. You could get him some nicotine gum ...
Smoking6/4/2008Michael Dean
  Q: I was hoping to feel GREAT early on, but still suffer from lack of energy...is this part of the ...
  A: Congratulations for quitting. That is great. 10 months is a long time to feel lethargic, I'd say. ...
the effects of very occasional smoking5/29/2008Michael Dean
  Q: Dean, I am the father of a young man about to turn 20 years old. I've raised him less with ...
  A: Andrew, Each person is different, and we are finding that nicotine addiction is different in ...
the effects of very occasional smoking5/29/2008Michael Dean
  Q: Dean, I am the father of a young man about to turn 20 years old. I've raised him less with ...
  A: It is great that you have such good communication with your son. In general, I agree that moderation ...
smoking bans5/28/2008Michael Dean
  Q: I'm not sure if you can answer this or not, but can you tell me where online I can find a list of ...
  A: Great question. Good old Wiki has the answer. ...
Side Affects??5/24/2008Michael Dean
  Q: I recently quit smoking and this Tuesday coming will be 3-weeks. Now I have smoked for about 15-17 ...
  A: That is great that you have quit after so many years. Coming off surgery is a great time. The ...
New life side effects5/14/2008Michael Dean
  Q: I have been a smoker for about 5 years, I'm 27 now and actually on my 4th week free of ...
  A: Congrats on quitting. That is fantastic. You sound very determined to stay quit, and that is the ...
nicotine gum5/8/2008Michael Dean
  Q: Dean, My husband chews 5 pieces of 2mg nicotine gum a day. He has been doing this for many years. ...
  A: That is great that he quit. Interestingly nicotine is really pretty harmless, so there is no reason ...
Shortness of Breath5/6/2008Mr. Sharma ( www.TransformlifeStyle.com )
  Q: I smoked a pack a day for over 30 years. I went 6 weeks ago and got laser done and I stopped smoking ...
  A: It's good you took a step to improve your life, you will feel much better and healthier as you are ...
Dangers of second-hand smoke5/1/2008Michael Dean
  Q: Just recently, I moved in with my aunt and uncle to be closer to where I work. My uncle is a devoted ...
  A: The Surgeon general's studies have shown that second hand smoke is dangerous. There studies also ...
Quitting Smoking4/18/2008Michael Dean
  Q: I quit smoking a month and a half back. That time I misunderstood the withdrawal symptoms to be ...
  A: That is wnderful that you have quit. I am sorry to hear that you have had so much trouble. I think ...
Skoal4/14/2008Michael Dean
  Q: I know all the worries, all the bad things that smokeless tobacco brings. I just want some advice ...
  A: I am glad that you wrote, and happy to help. You are right to be concerned. People your age have ...
Nicotine withdrawals4/8/2008Michael Dean
  Q: I quit smoking 6 months ago cold turkey after 27yrs smoking is been very rough for me with the ...
  A: That is fantastic that you quit and are determined to stay that way. The actual physical symptoms of ...
Lungs3/26/2008Michael Dean
  Q: How much will my lungs heal if i quit smoking? I heard that the liver is the only organ that will ...
  A: Eric, Your lungs will start healing immediately, as will your heart. There can be irreversible lung ...
Smoking & Nicotine3/16/2008Michael Dean
  Q: First, I am a non-smoker but have often wondered why people smoke if it is so desructive to their ...
  A: These are great questions. Most people start smoking when they are very young. They try it and think ...
i need my dad to stop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!2/22/2008Michael Dean
  Q: please can you give me advice! my dad started smoking very young,then he stopped when i was born ...
  A: That is great that you are supporting him, but in reality he has to want to quit. Here are some ...
chest pain and numbness2/1/2008Mr. Sharma ( www.TransformlifeStyle.com )
  Q: hey i quit smoking 2 weeks ago and have recently came down with mild to irritating chest pain and ...
  A: If you don't have serious medical problem before quiting, and this is yr first time, & if it getting ...
Vicks1/30/2008Michael Dean
  Q: I have a friend who pastes a thick layer of Vicks on his cigarette before smoking it. He says his ...
  A: Hmm, that is a new one. I can't see anything like that online,,, but of course a lot of people smoke ...
Question about quitting and fertility1/30/2008Michael Dean
  Q: I have been smoking for many years and trying to conceive for 3 and 1/2. I finally got pregnant and ...
  A: I am terribly sorry to hear about the loss of your baby. I can't even imagine how that feels. You ...
Help girfriend to stop smoking1/23/2008Michael Dean
  Q: My girlfriend wants to quit smoking. She is 39 and has been smoking for over 20 years. How can I ...
  A: It is great that you are helping her. Your support is key. I'd suggest you get her a copy of "The ...
are all treatments ineffective without willpower1/18/2008Michael Dean
  Q: this is not for me but on behalf of a relative. In your considered opinion is it impossible for ...
  A: It is true that the single most important factor in successful quitting is the desire of the smoker ...
smoking and control1/16/2008Michael Dean
  Q: I'm a chronic nicotine smoker that use to be an occasion smoker but now things are out of hand. I ...
  A: I am sorry to hear about your torment. I am afraid that the only way to be the master of your body ...
Smoking and my unual pain.1/16/2008Michael Dean
  Q: I just chanced on this site and found all the answers regarding those to want to give up smoking. ...
  A: Bless you for quitting. Especially for your family. I am not an MD, so I can't give you too much ...
question on quitting smoking1/10/2008Michael Dean
  Q: I have heard that when a smoker decied to quit smoking that their B/P can rise or if they even cut ...
  A: Smoking does not cause hypertension, although during smoking blood pressure does go up. This is ...
Coughing and smoking1/6/2008Michael Dean
  Q: I have started to stop smoking for a week now and using NRT patches 21 mg as I was a heavy smoker. I ...
  A: That is great that you have quit. Hang in there, it is worth it! It takes some time for your lungs ...
quit smoking1/1/2008Michael Dean
  Q: i recently quit smoking this past saturday. Its been 3 days and im going crazy, i have noticed a ...
  A: Hang in there. It will get better. I don't know what the jaw pain could be except if you are ...
Quit smoking, no cough12/31/2007Michael Dean
  Q: Dean. I have been a smoker for 30 yesrs and am happy to say that I quit cold turkey one month ago ...
  A: That is great that you have quit. The recovery process is different for each person. I would ...
dizzy and extreme dry skin12/29/2007Michael Dean
  Q: i am compelled to quit smoking because of constant visits to the hospital.I was always lightheaded, ...
  A: That is great that you have quit. Hang in there. It can be rough for a few more weeks. Anxiety and ...
Upper back pain12/27/2007Michael Dean
  Q: I am 33yrs old and smoked for 20yrs. I quit cold turkey exactly 14 days ago, I have terrible ...
  A: I am glad to ear that you are quitting. Hang in there it will be worth it. Here are some ...
Smoking left side chest pain12/23/2007Michael Dean
  Q: I had a EKG and it came back normal but should I take more tests? Thank you and have a good day
  A: I would see your doctor and get help in quitting. I'd suggest you read "The EasyWay to Quit ...
Brain Function12/9/2007Michael Dean
  Q: I would discribe myself as having a complicated history, not yet completely understood, with a ...
  A: Nicotine receptors are located in many regions of the brain. See this article: ...
lightheaded after I quit smoking12/7/2007Michael Dean
  Q: I have read that being lightheaded and dizzy after quitting smoking is common. I thought it would ...
  A: First of all it is great that you have quit. hang in there. Are you on any medications to quit? ...
Nicotine in Blood12/2/2007Michael Dean
  Q: I'm due a blood test in two weeks & I would like to know how long does it take for Nicotine to get ...
  A: If you have not smoked in at least a month, your level should be undetectable. Of course if you have ...
smoking12/1/2007Michael Dean
  Q: Dean, I'm am a student in Utah doing research on cigarettes. I was hoping you could answer 10 ...
  A: 1. Are cigarettes better for your health, instead of smoking tobacco out of a pipe? No, Both are ...
smoking and tobacco11/28/2007Mr. Sharma ( www.TransformlifeStyle.com )
  Q: Sharma I have a speech at shcool that I am giong to do on tobbaco. Any ways I want to find out some ...
  A: Search on google about details on nicotine origin . Well smoking kills, so without nicotine there ...
tobacco11/28/2007Michael Dean
  Q: I am in high shcool and I am diong a speech on toobaco and how it is bad for you and stuff. Can you ...
  A: Here is some information from my web site: -Smoking is the # 1 preventable cause of SIDS and infant ...
trying to quit smoking11/26/2007Michael Dean
  Q: question, i am trying to quit smoking cold turkey, i smoke 1/2 to a full a pack per day for 16 years ...
  A: You are making a great decision. How long it will take really depends on the person. Some people ...
Just Quit Smoking - Tickle In Lungs11/26/2007Michael Dean
  Q: I quit smoking about 2 months ago, and all of a sudden, I developed a chronic "tickle" in my ...
  A: That is great that you quit. Yes I believe the tickle is part of the healing process. You might try ...
side affects of long term use of nicotine gum11/25/2007Michael Dean
  Q: i have been using generic nicotine gum for one year. after six months of use ,my left leg began at ...
  A: First, congratulation on quitting and staying quit. I see no evidence that nicotine causes leg ...

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