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10 Best and Worst Foods for People Trying to Quit Cigarettes
Trying to kick the habit? Certain foods, beverages, and snacks can help you quit smoking, and others can make your nicotine cravings even worse.
By Jessica MigalaMay 04, 2023The Best and Worst Ways to Quit Smoking
Some smoking cessation aids work better than others. Learn about some methods that will probably help, like NRT, and some that probably won't.
By Chris Iliades, MDApril 24, 202311 Celebrities Who Successfully Quit Smoking
These celebrities managed to break the nicotine habit after years of addiction. Here’s how they did it.
By Melissa JohnsonApril 06, 2023More Teens Are Vaping Within 5 Minutes of Waking
Although the number of teens using e-cigarettes has declined, daily frequency of vaping and the number of teens using their first tobacco product within the first 5 minutes of waking up are both increasing, according to a new analysis.
By Becky UphamNovember 17, 2022Emphysema Risk Is Higher in Marijuana Smokers Than Cigarette Smokers
A new study suggests marijuana smoking may be more damaging to the lungs than cigarette smoking.
By Don RaufNovember 15, 2022Can Stopping Smoking Before Age 35 Wipe Out Health Risks Caused by Cigarettes?
Cigarette smokers who stopped smoking before they turned 35 had similar mortality rates to never smokers during a given time period, according to a new study.
By Becky UphamOctober 31, 2022Cigarette Smoking Doubles the Risk of Developing Both Types of Heart Failure
Findings highlight the importance of never smoking or quitting smoking in HF prevention.
By Becky UphamJune 16, 2022U.S. Smokers Have Unequal Access to Cessation Assistance
Doctors are less likely to offer advice or smoking-cessation medication to younger adults, uninsured people, and individuals living in the southern and western U.S., a study suggests.
By Lisa RapaportJune 03, 2022Vapers and Hookah Users May Have Increased Risk of Nose Diseases
People who exhale through the nose may expose themselves to health risks different from those faced by cigarette smokers.
By Becky UphamMarch 16, 2022Vaping Tied to Increased Risk of Prediabetes
Smoking has long been linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. Now a new study adds to the evidence suggesting that vaping may also have a negative impact on blood sugar levels.
By Lisa RapaportMarch 08, 2022Quitting Smoking May Be Harder for Women
The first day of forgoing tobacco is more challenging for female smokers, which can be a critical predictor for long-term success when it comes to extinguishing the habit once and for all.
By Don RaufJanuary 24, 2022FDA Gives First Ever Authorization to E-Cigarette Products
The agency highlighted the benefit to smokers trying to quit, stressing that its action permits sale but is not an FDA approval.
By Don RaufOctober 14, 2021Pfizer Recalls All Lots of Chantix Due to Potential Cancer-Causing Impurity
The FDA and the drugmaker say the medication poses no immediate risk to patients.
By Becky UphamSeptember 21, 2021FDA Issues Ban on Certain E-Cigarette Products
Restrictions do not apply to products that taste like tobacco and menthol or tank-based vaping systems.
By Don RaufJanuary 03, 2020How to Quit Vaping: A Practical Guide
As the number of lung injury cases and deaths related to vaping swells, more users may be looking to kick the habit. Here are 8 helpful tips on how to do it.
By Don RaufNovember 21, 2019A Breakup Letter to My Vape: The 8 Steps I Took to Finally Quit
About two years ago, I started vaping from a Juul in order to wean myself off cigarettes, but instead, I became even more addicted to nicotine. When headlines broke about mysterious vaping-related illnesses and deaths, I knew it was time to quit.
By Jamie PutmanNovember 20, 2019Cigarette Smoking Hits All-Time Low in the United States
But 1 out of 7 adults still smoke, and it remains the leading cause of preventable death.
By Debra Fulghum Bruce, PhDNovember 20, 2019How to Help Someone Kick a Nicotine Addiction
You really want to help someone you love kick their nicotine addiction. Here's what you should and shouldn't say, plus other strategies that can help.
By Beth W. OrensteinJanuary 29, 2018A Guide to Using the Nicotine Patch
The nicotine patch is one of many nicotine replacement therapies proven to help ease nicotine withdrawal symptoms. Find out how to use it correctly.
By Dennis Thompson JrJanuary 29, 2018Strategies for Managing Stress When You Quit Smoking
How do smokers handle their stress when they quit smoking? Learn healthy ways of coping with a variety of stress management strategies at EverydayHealth.com.
By Barbara RobbJanuary 11, 2018