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 ...

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.

Anyone walking through Brown’s campus may smell wafts of cigarette smoke — a sign of the prevalence of cigarette use on ...

Smoking is a highly prevalent habit, but unlike its popularity, the consequences are far from desirable. Cigarettes contain a frightening cocktail of over 7,000 chemicals, including hundreds known to ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention categorizes nicotine as a chemical compound that is highly addictive. Nicotine can be found in a variety of products, including cigarettes, cigars, ...

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Every smoker has heard it before: “Just quit. Throw away the pack. Use willpower.” If only it were that simple. For many people who have never smoked, quitting might look like a straightforward choice ...

Semaglutide drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy, have helped millions of Americans lose weight, reduce cravings and better manage their type 2 diabetes. Yet other benefits are discovered daily, thanks to ...

If you or someone you know has unsuccessfully tried to stop smoking, know that it’s an incredibly common experience. “Studies show that those who attempt to quit smoking make about six attempts before ...