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Millions of Americans want to quit smoking. Critics say drugmakers and the FDA are failing them

WASHINGTON — Of the roughly 15 million Americans who tried to quit smoking in 2022, 5 in 6 failed. It’s a jarring statistic — and an indictment of the treatment options for an addiction that kills 480 ...
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How West Chester-based Quix Labs is helping people quit vaping and smoking for good

From early-stage startups navigating their first steps to more seasoned innovators building momentum, the Everything Begins ...
CNN

Popular weight-loss and diabetes medications show promise for curbing smoking, study suggests

A growing set of evidence suggests that using semaglutide could lead to decreased substance use, and a large new study shows a promising link between the medication and tobacco use. But experts ...

Quitting smoking could offer a major benefit beyond heart and lung health, study finds

New research analyzing over 32,000 adults over 25 years suggests quitting smoking may reduce dementia risk and support ...
Medical Xpress

Smoking cessation app with real-time support nearly doubles quit rates in clinical trial

While smoking rates in the United States have substantially declined over the past six decades, smoking remains high among people with low incomes, leading to health disparities. A smartphone app that ...
News Medical

IQWiG evaluates smoking cessation drugs for severe tobacco dependence treatment

IQWiG has now published its final benefit assessment of bupropion, cytisine, nicotine and varenicline for smoking cessation, also in combination with each other, compared with no drug therapy.
Healio

‘Real-life impact’: Early smoking cessation after cancer diagnosis maximizes survival benefit

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Individuals who stopped smoking within 6 months of cancer diagnosis had improved survival. All comprehensive ...
Medical Xpress

Smoking cessation in severe tobacco dependence: Benefit proven for two of four drugs

IQWiG has now published its final benefit assessment of bupropion, cytisine, nicotine and varenicline for smoking cessation, also in combination with each other, compared with no drug therapy.
Medscape

GLP-1 RAs for Smoking Cessation May Mitigate Weight Gain

LOS ANGELES — Treating nicotine addiction with glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) was associated with less weight gain compared with other smoking cessation treatments such as ...

What happens to your body when you stop smoking? A doctor breaks down the recovery timeline

Thinking of quitting smoking? Here’s what happens inside your body when you stop losing weight.

I’m five weeks clean – HSE quitting smoking support service helped me feel a lot healthier & here’s why you should do it

TODAY is World No Tobacco Day and the HSE is reminding smokers that you can finally knock the cigarettes on the head with the ...
Opinion

World No Tobacco Day: Let Convenience Stores Help Canadians Quit Smoking

As Canadians recognize World No Tobacco Day, the Independent Convenience Stores Alliance (ICSA) is calling on governments to embrace a practical approach to reducing smoking rates. That includes ...