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Want to stop smoking? Gums, patches, sprays or counseling may help
(HealthDay)—Many Americans who want to quit smoking aren't sure how, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.
Apr 3, 2019
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Want to quit a bad habit? Here's one way to compare treatments
Whether it's quitting smoking, reducing alcohol intake or making healthier dietary choices, many of us have habits we'd like to change. But it's really hard to know which treatment path to take.
Mar 5, 2019
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Genetics
New data suggests nicotine while pregnant alters genes
The Akay Lab biomedical research team at the University of Houston is reporting in the journal Nature Scientific Reports that a possible cure for addiction may be found by following the pathways of significantly altered dopamine ...
Feb 6, 2019
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As millions of teens get hooked on vaping, what works to help them quit?
(HealthDay)—E-cigarette use is surging among American teenagers, with millions of kids flirting with nicotine addiction by regularly vaping.
Jan 31, 2019
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Smoking cessation strategies targeting stress reduction may be more successful in women
Gender matters when it comes to smoking cessation.
Jan 25, 2019
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A better strategy for quitting smoking
(HealthDay)—Quitting smoking is one of the hardest things to do, but studies have found that one strategy in particular can help many people: Start anti-smoking medication well before your intended quit date.
Jan 11, 2019
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Addiction
Misperceptions about vaping common among UK smokers
Research from King's College London finds smokers and ex-smokers in the UK overestimate the harm from vaping, with fewer than 6 out of 10 accurately believing that e-cigarettes are less harmful than tobacco cigarettes. Misperceptions ...
Jan 3, 2019
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Q&A: Very little known about health effects of e-cigarettes
Dear Mayo Clinic: I've been a smoker for years. I'm thinking about switching to electronic cigarettes or to a nicotine inhaler because I've heard they aren't as bad for you as regular cigarettes. Is that true?
Dec 16, 2018
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How to beat triggers that make you crave a cigarette
When Rafe Poirrier smoked cigarettes, he smoked as soon as he woke, after eating, while driving, and whenever he took a break at work.
Oct 30, 2018
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E-cigarettes are good or bad depending on the study – so what's the truth?
The number of adults currently using e-cigarettes in the UK is close to 2.9m, many of whom will have turned to the devices to quit smoking. While certainly they may help people kick the habit, there is a big problem with ...
Oct 22, 2018
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