A recent study of an inexpensive nicotine replacement shows that the drug called cytisine may help with quitting smoking. The study was funded by Britain’s National Prevention Research Initiative, and was reported in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). The conclusion of the study reported in the New England Journal of Medicine was: “In this [...]
I often get asked about electronic cigarettes, and if they are helpful to smokers who want to quit smoking. I have no direct experience with e-cigarettes, but I have looked into them a little, and I have found mixed reviews. The most positive reviews of e-cigarettes that I have found have been on websites that [...]
I have frequently written about the health risks of smoking, and about the benefits of quitting smoking. I found an article on the website of the American Heart Association which deals with smoking, especially in relation to heart attack and stroke risk. According to the American Heart Association, quitting smoking reduces heart attack risk. “Smoking [...]
