Statistically, it takes multiple attempts to quit smoking before people succeed. (Getty Images) If so many people want to stop, why is it so difficult? The main culprit is nicotine, which is a highly ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention categorizes nicotine as a chemical compound that is highly addictive. Nicotine can be found in a variety of products, including cigarettes, cigars, ...

E-cigarettes seem more effective than nicotine patches in helping pregnant women to quit smoking, according to a new study. Photo courtesy of HealthDay It's well known that smoking in pregnancy can ...

Smoking in pregnancy can harm developing babies, especially their growth . Current guidelines recommend that pregnant smokers who find quitting difficult should be provided with nicotine replacements ...

Nicotine stays in your system for only a few days or less, but withdrawal symptoms from nicotine can last up to weeks.

Nicotine inhaler substantially improves smoking cessation treatment Many smokers will tell you that giving up cigarettes is not easy. That said, a recent study published in Nicotine & Tobacco Research ...

More studies are helping regulators to decide what role e-cigarettes could play in anti-smoking efforts. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently evaluating the safety of e-cigarettes, ...

Nicotine is an addictive substance in tobacco and some e-cigarettes and vapes. Getting support, using nicotine replacement products, and managing withdrawal can help with quitting. Quitting nicotine ...

(Reuters) - Trying to stop smoking? Smokers have considerably more success when they use nicotine patches or prescription medications than when they try to go it alone, an international study found.

Nicotine patches won’t help you stub out a smoking habit but could stave off Alzheimer’s, it was claimed yesterday. But health experts warn of the dangers of “misinterpreting” the findings, from two ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Smoking during pregnancy has been linked to a higher chance of the child having attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and a new ...

It's well known that smoking in pregnancy can harm a developing baby's growth. A new study suggests that using e-cigarettes may be more effective that traditional nicotine replacement therapy, such as ...