Trying to quit smoking? Doctors explain why tobacco cravings occur and share practical strategies, including the 4Ds method ...

That first cigarette can lead to a lifetime of dependency, as well as cancer, strokes, heart attacks … Here’s why smokers crave their nicotine hit – and how they can fight back ...

A new study, published in JAMA Network Open, reports the outcome of a clinical trial out of Johns Hopkins University assessing the effectiveness of psilocybin as a treatment for smokers attempting to ...

Nicotine lozenges can help reduce cravings and support people trying to quit smoking. Doctors explain how they work, possible side effects and the safe daily limit.

A single dose of psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, appears significantly more effective than nicotine patches at helping people quit smoking, a new study shows.

Smoking is one of the leading causes of preventable diseases and deaths worldwide. Despite widespread awareness of its dangers, millions of people still struggle to quit. Nicotine addiction is ...

When we watch the determination of Olympic hockey players battling for gold, or see a freestyle skier land a near-impossible trick under pressure, it’s hard not to feel inspired. The ...

After 24 hours without smoking, the brain experiences intense nicotine withdrawal symptoms—including irritability, anxiety, and cravings—as the body eliminates toxins. While brain chemistry adjusts to ...

Abstinent smokers experience increased pain sensitivity during withdrawal, to the point that they often require more pain relief after surgery. Why? New from JNeurosci, Zhijie Lu, from Fudan ...

Just one dose of psilocybin combined with therapy is associated with “significantly increased long-term abstinence” from cigarettes compared to nicotine patches, according to a new study published by ...

A paper published in Nicotine and Tobacco Research finds that pod-style electronic cigarette devices are more addictive than nicotine gum, indicating that such devices have a very high potential for ...

A simulation has depicted the impact that vaping every day for 30 days can have on your body, including changes to the brain, lungs and heart.