In short, cytisine is a low-cost, effective medicine that could help people stop smoking, especially in countries where money ...

The use of smoking cessation medications during the first trimester of pregnancy posed no greater risk for major congenital malformations (MCMs) in infants than smoking, based on a meta-analysis of ...

While it was once hoped that cytisine would become the ‘aspirin of smoking cessation drugs’, it is shockingly underused ...

Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. Nearly 12% of Americans still smoke ...

Many teens who vape want to quit. A recent clinical trial suggests that a drug used to stop smoking can help. In the last four weeks of a 12-week trial, 51 percent of the 88 teens and young adults ...

GPs are urging patients to book a consult with their regular GP to help overcome addiction to cigarettes, nicotine vaping products, and discuss other ...

Ms Street said: "Every time I bought another pouch of tobacco, I'd cringe and think that's half a week's worth of shopping.

Chantix helps smokers kick their habit by making smoking less gratifying while simultaneously easing cravings.