Quit Smoking for Good
World “No Tobacco Day” is May 31.Each year on May 31, the World Health Organization (WHO) sponsors World No Tobacco Day, an event designed to bring awareness to the negative impact of tobacco use on the environment and on human health throughout the world. One of the most important ways people can reduce the risk of tobacco-related illness and death, both personally and globally, is to reduce their use of tobacco – or stop for good. In the following excerpt from the book Kicking Butts, Second Edition, readers can find useful tips and strategies on how to quit tobacco products and get the help they need to...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - May 24, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Smoking/Tobacco Source Type: news
Quitting smoking overnight 'better than cutting down gradually'
Conclusion
This was a well-designed randomised controlled trial which aimed to assess whether the best method to stop smoking is by gradual reduction or an abrupt stop.
Researchers found more people in the abrupt-cessation group continued to abstain from smoking at four weeks and six months, compared with those who gradually reduced smoking.
The trial's strengths include the design, methods and analysis used. The researchers have made attempts to minimise the risk of bias, where possible.
The population sample is large, which allows for greater certainty that the findings are not purely down to chance. The follow-up p...
Source: NHS News Feed - March 15, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Heart/lungs Lifestyle/exercise Cancer Source Type: news
Wearable for smoking cessation reduces cravings in small trial
Chrono Therapeutics, the maker of a wearable, smartphone-connected drug delivery device for smoking cessation, has completed a small randomized trial that shows that nicotine replacement therapy delivered with its device can reduce cravings to a statistically significant degree compared to a placebo delivered the same way. (Source: mobihealthnews)
Source: mobihealthnews - March 7, 2016 Category: Information Technology Source Type: news
Study: Nicotine Patch Works as Well as Chantix to Help Quit Smoking
This study confirms that FDA-approved medications are effective in helping smokers quit,” said Lee Westmaas, PhD, American Cancer Society director of tobacco control research. “Smokers should seriously consider using medications if they are finding it difficult to quit without any help. The most effective approach to quitting is using medications in combination with counseling such as from a quit-line.”RESOURCES: How to Quit Smoking Quit-smoking medicationsResearch shows that using a medication to help you quit smoking can double your chances of being successful.The US Food and Drug Administr...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - February 2, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Smoking/Tobacco Source Type: news
Flavouring found in e-cigarettes linked to 'popcorn lung'
ConclusionThis study shows three chemicals reportedly linked to serious lung damage are present in many flavoured e-cigarettes in the US, raising concerns about their safety. Although the study tested US brands, it's likely similar findings would be found here in the UK, where e-cigarettes are similarly unregulated.However, this issue is not black and white. The researchers' concerns have been rightly raised, and their conclusion that urgent research needs to follow this study seems logical given the apparent lack of knowledge in this area. Still, much of the potential health risk and alarm factor of this study hangs on...
Source: NHS News Feed - December 8, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Heart/lungs Source Type: news
Stop smoking drug not linked to heart attacks or depression
Previous reports have linked varenicline to heart attacks, depression, self-harm and suicideRelated items from OnMedicaCombining varenicline with nicotine patch boosts quit ratesMetabolism impacts on success of nicotine replacement therapy Smoking cessationNRT can be prescribed to smokers who want to cut downSmoking cessation drugs not linked to suicide (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - September 9, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
We Need To Make A Distinction Between Smoking And Nicotine Addiction, According To Scientists
By Kate Kelland, Health and Science Correspondent LONDON, May 19 (Reuters) - Since he ditched Marlboro Lights five years ago, Daniel's fix is fruit-flavored nicotine gum that comes in neat, pop-out strips. He gets through 12 to 15 pieces a day and says he has "packets of the stuff" stashed all over. But he doesn't see himself as a nicotine addict. Like many people, Daniel believes nicotine gum is far less harmful for him than smoking. Doctors worldwide agree. By giving up cigarettes, they say, Daniel has removed at least 90 percent of the health risks of his habit. Even s...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - May 19, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Duration of Nicotine Replacement Use and Smoking CessationDuration of Nicotine Replacement Use and Smoking Cessation
How long should smokers continue nicotine replacement therapy for the highest likelihood of successfully quitting? American Journal of Epidemiology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - April 17, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Internal Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news
Nicotine Replacement Therapy and Pregnancy
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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Birth Defects, Pregnancy and Substance Abuse, Quitting Smoking (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - April 13, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Nicotine Replacement Therapy Use Among Smokers and Ex-SmokersNicotine Replacement Therapy Use Among Smokers and Ex-Smokers
This study investigated beliefs and concerns regarding nicotine replacement therapy among tobacco users. What are the barriers and facilitators of the use of medicinal nicotine from their perspective? BMC Public Health (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 6, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Public Health & Prevention Journal Article Source Type: news
Metabolism impacts on success of nicotine replacement therapy
Finding could help predict best choice of quit medicine Related items from OnMedicaHelp smokers cut down if they can’t quitNRT can be prescribed to smokers who want to cut downSmokers using plain packs more likely to think about quittingWomen quitting smoking should consider effect of their periodElectronic cigarettes do help smoking cessation (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 12, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Cytisine is better than nicotine-replacement therapy in helping smokers quit (NEJM video)
Cytisine, also known as baptitoxine and sophorine, is an alkaloid that occurs naturally in several plant genera. In this trial in New Zealand, cytisine was superior to nicotine-replacement therapy in helping smokers quit. The findings are summarized in the NEJM video. Cytisine was first marketed in Bulgaria in 1964 (called Tabex) and then became widely available in other European countries.Read the full NEJM Original Article: http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1407764Related reading:Quitting smoking: Still a challenge, but newer tools show promise - CCJM http://buff.ly/1xCK2fP
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Source: Clinical Cases and Images - January 7, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Tags: NEJM Smoking Source Type: news
Behind the Headlines 2014 Quiz of the Year
In 2014, Behind the Headlines covered more than 500 health stories that made it into the mainstream media.
Test your knowledge of 2014's health news with our month-by-month quiz.
If you've been paying attention, you should find this quiz both easy and fun.
Answers are at the foot of the page (no peeking!).
In January 2014's health news...
What was said to help make bones stronger?
1) Swimming
2) Marriage
3) Listening to classical music
Warnings were issued about the possible return of what?
1) Swine flu
2) The Black Death
3) Smallpox
In February 2014's health news...
What activity was said to lower your ...
Source: NHS News Feed - December 29, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Special reports Medical practice Source Type: news
Dr Reddy's acquires Habitrol brand
Dr Reddy's Laboratories has acquired Habitrol brand, a nicotine replacement therapy transdermal patch, from Novartis Consumer Health Inc. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - December 19, 2014 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Smoking Cessation Drug May Offer Lower-Cost OptionSmoking Cessation Drug May Offer Lower-Cost Option
Cytisine may be significantly better than nicotine replacement therapy in achieving smoking cessation, offering a low-cost alternative to current therapies. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - December 18, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news
