Quitting smoking is one of the most challenging yet rewarding journeys a person can take. The struggle against nicotine addiction often leaves individuals feeling overwhelmed, leading many to seek ...

Statistically, it takes multiple attempts to quit smoking before people succeed. (Getty Images) If so many people want to stop, why is it so difficult? The main culprit is nicotine, which is a highly ...

In today’s fast-paced world, the battle against smoking addiction poses a significant challenge for many individuals. Despite a plethora of smoking cessation products available on the market, finding ...

Earlier today, I gave a live demo of ChatGPT as it served enlightening words on a lifestyle without nicotine vices. Two of my heavy-smoker friends saw the chatbot in action and looked impressed. Less ...

Quitting smoking often leads to weight gain due to a combination of decreased metabolism and increased eating. The metabolic boost from nicotine accounts for 31% of weight gain, while increased eating ...

Smoking causes significant health effects in teens, including lung damage, reduced physical fitness, and the potential to develop severe nicotine addiction. Keeping an open dialogue with teens can ...

Both smoking and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) increase your risk of negative cardiovascular outcomes. By quitting cigarettes, you can support your HCM management plan. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy ...

People who smoke can become physically dependent on nicotine, which is the chemical in tobacco products that makes them addictive. Individuals who vape may also experience this physical dependency.

Quitting smoking ranks among the toughest health goals for 2026. Three former smokers share personal journeys, from cravings to triggers and the turning points that helped them quit.

Cowritten by Jon Gruda and Jim A. McCleskey. Smoking is a major health issue around the world, causing more than eight million deaths each year. While we often hear about the physical dangers of ...

I received an interesting question from a reader whose husband has been a heavy smoker for many years. She tried to get him to stop but he has seen friends gain a lot of weight quickly when they quit ...