In today’s fast-paced world, the battle against smoking addiction poses a significant challenge for many individuals. Despite a plethora of smoking cessation products available on the market, finding ...

It's tough to quit smoking and many people opt for substitutes like nicotine patches or gum to make the transition easier. But does that mean you're picking up another addiction? According to health ...

Nicotine patches help people quit smoking. However, people can sometimes become addicted to these patches. Misuse can play a role in this process. Quitting smoking cold turkey can cause uncomfortable ...

Getting the dosage right on your nicotine patches is important. As with other medications, you should not use nicotine patches that have passed their expiration date. Expired patches may lose their ...

Drug improves memory in patients with mild cognitive impairment, study finds. Jan. 9, 2012— -- The nicotine patch designed to help people quit smoking can also improve memory in older adults with ...

People who struggle with concentration can, according to some doctors, have a nicotine patch as a treat. As Slate reports, there’s a small but growing body of evidence suggesting that products used to ...

Some people with long COVID are turning to an unlikely remedy: nicotine gum and patches. Though typically used to quit smoking, nicotine is now being explored as a possible way to ease symptoms such ...

As a physician, I witness the subtle signs of nicotine use daily. I walk through clouds of sweet-smelling smoke from vape pens as I enter the grocery store. At traffic lights, I glance over to see ...

Dr. Martin Binks answers the question: 'Do Diet Patches Work for Weight Loss?' February 1, 2009 -- Question: What are diet patches, how do they work and how effective are they in reducing weight?

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, ...