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

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

(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.

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 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 ...

Nicotine gum, such as Nicorette (nicotine polacrilex), is a type of medicinal nicotine replacement therapy. It’s a smoking cessation aid, meaning that people chew it on a short-term basis—typically ...

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 ...

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 ...