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Diabetes drug may help women avoid weight gain after quitting smoking

The diabetes drug dulaglutide (Trulicity) may significantly lower a woman's risk of substantial weight gain after she has given up smoking, finds a secondary analysis of clinical trial data, published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.

19 Dec 2023

The relationship between tobacco smoking, all-cause mortality, and premature death

The adverse effects of smoking on public health in the country and calls for immediate action.

14 Dec 2023

England's decline in smoking grinds to a halt since the pandemic

A decades-long decline in smoking prevalence in England has nearly ground to a halt since the start of the pandemic, according to a new study led by UCL researchers.

13 Dec 2023

Study: Risk of dying from cancer depends on where you live in England

The risk of dying from the 10 forms of cancer with the largest death toll for men and women varies massively depending on the district in England where people live, according to a study published in The Lancet Oncology.

11 Dec 2023

New guideline emphasizes prevention, early rhythm control for atrial fibrillation

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA), along with several other leading medical associations, have issued a new guideline for preventing and optimally managing atrial fibrillation (AFib).

30 Nov 2023

Genome study unveils genetic ties between cannabis use disorder and lung cancer risk

A genome-wide association study in Nature Genetics reveals insights into the genetics of cannabis use disorder, highlighting its strong association with psychopathology and a causal link to lung cancer, and suggesting distinct genetic pathways from mere cannabis use.

23 Nov 2023

Oral nicotine pouches fail to satisfy cravings of current smokers

Oral nicotine pouches, a tobacco-leaf-free product marketed as an alternative to cigarettes, do little to curb current smokers' nicotine cravings, according to a new study.

15 Nov 2023

Sir Peter Barnes on World COPD Day: Awareness, Advances, and the Road Ahead

In this interview, we delve into the remarkable journey of Professor Sir Peter Barnes, a leading figure in respiratory medicine.

15 Nov 2023

Exploring the use of psychedelics as novel treatments for psychiatric disorders

Psychedelic compounds such as psilocybin, a substance found in various mushroom species, are garnering more research support as novel treatments for psychiatric disorders, but questions remain concerning who they may help the most.

13 Nov 2023

Kicking the habit: Oral microbiota bounces back five years after quitting smoking

Study finds that smoking reshapes the oral microbiome by favoring anaerobic bacteria, potentially contributing to health risks, yet the effects may reverse if smoking is ceased for over five years, restoring a microbiota similar to that of non-smokers.

5 Nov 2023

Social media and mental health linked to rising e-cigarette use in American teens

Researchers find that symptoms of anxiety and depression mediate the link between social media use and e-cigarette usage among American school students. The study suggests that the effects are more pronounced in females, highlighting the public health concerns of social media's impact on youth.

17 Oct 2023

What are the effects of smoking cessation on vascular endothelial function?

The effects of smoking cessation on vascular endothelial function.

16 Oct 2023

Smoking during pregnancy more than doubles risk of premature birth, study finds

Cambridge researchers have found that women who smoke during pregnancy are 2.6 times more likely to give birth prematurely compared to non-smokers – more than double the previous estimate.

28 Sep 2023

Nicotine e-cigarettes, varenicline, and cytisine most effective for long-term smoking cessation, analysis finds

A comprehensive new analysis has found that nicotine e-cigarettes, varenicline and cytisine are the most effective options currently available for helping smokers quit long-term (going at least six months without smoking).

28 Sep 2023

Patients who quit smoking after percutaneous coronary intervention have similar outcomes as non-smokers

Patients who quit smoking after undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for narrowed arteries have similar outcomes as non-smokers during four years of follow-up after the procedure, according to a large study published in the European Heart Journal today (Wednesday).

26 Sep 2023

Smoking Cessation News and Research

Diabetes drug may help women avoid weight gain after quitting smoking

The relationship between tobacco smoking, all-cause mortality, and premature death

England's decline in smoking grinds to a halt since the pandemic

Study: Risk of dying from cancer depends on where you live in England

New guideline emphasizes prevention, early rhythm control for atrial fibrillation

Genome study unveils genetic ties between cannabis use disorder and lung cancer risk

Oral nicotine pouches fail to satisfy cravings of current smokers

Sir Peter Barnes on World COPD Day: Awareness, Advances, and the Road Ahead

Exploring the use of psychedelics as novel treatments for psychiatric disorders

Kicking the habit: Oral microbiota bounces back five years after quitting smoking

Social media and mental health linked to rising e-cigarette use in American teens

What are the effects of smoking cessation on vascular endothelial function?

Smoking during pregnancy more than doubles risk of premature birth, study finds

Nicotine e-cigarettes, varenicline, and cytisine most effective for long-term smoking cessation, analysis finds

Patients who quit smoking after percutaneous coronary intervention have similar outcomes as non-smokers

Study explores the efficacy of smoking interventions in new and expectant fathers

What drives the willingness to quit cigarette or snus use among young males?

Pregnant smokers who use e-cigarettes more likely to quit smoking later in pregnancy

Smoking can accelerate the process of aging, study shows

Vaping e-cigarettes can be as harmful to gum and oral health as smoking traditional cigarettes

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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