To Quit Smoking, It's Best To Go Cold Turkey
Quitting abruptly is more effective, a study finds, even for people who'd rather phase it out gradually.
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Most E-Cigarette Users Are Current And Ex-Smokers, Not Newbies
A large study suggests some may use e-cigarettes to quit smoking tobacco. But the survey also shows that nearly 10 percent of young adults who have never smoked tobacco have used the devices.
With More People Quitting Smoking, Do We Need E-Cigarettes?
It's easy to think that hardcore smokers will never quit, and thus e-cigarettes without the smoke is a better alternative. The changing demographics of smoking suggests otherwise, a study finds.
Smokers More Likely To Quit If Their Own Cash Is On The Line
A carrot isn't enough — bring on the stick. A study finds smokers are more likely to quit tobacco if they lose some of their own money after a relapse, than if they get a bonus for quitting the habit.
Is It OK To Pay Pregnant Women To Stop Smoking?
It's notoriously hard to get people to quit smoking. Pregnant women in Scotland were more apt to stop if they got $600 in gift cards. But are those kinds of payments ethical?
Using Both Quit Lines And Websites Helps Smokers Stop
Every state offers quit lines and other aids to help smokers end the habit. Using both telephone and online aids works best, a study finds.
In Pregnancy, What's Worse? Cigarettes Or The Nicotine Patch?
Everybody knows that you're not supposed to smoke while you're pregnant because it's bad for the baby. But nicotine patches often used to help women quit may pose a risk, too, researchers say. Other forms of nicotine replacement may do less harm.