Nicotine addiction remains one of the most persistent public health challenges worldwide, driven by changes in the brain that ...

New research shows that astrocytes play an active role in nicotine-induced brain changes, challenging the long-held ...

Nicotine stays in your system for only a few days or less, but withdrawal symptoms from nicotine can last up to weeks.

Nicotine addiction remains one of the most persistent public health challenges worldwide, driven by changes in the brain that ...

Action on Smoking and Health has produced a briefing document on the health effects of nicotine but, unlike its other ...

Yes, research shows that vaping carries the same risks for nicotine addiction as cigarette smoking. The same tools used to help people stop smoking can also be used to help quit to reduce vape use.

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 ...

It's a nicotine addiction that probably doesn't register on many parents' radar. Researchers at the University of Southern California found the popularity of tiny, little nicotine pouches that sit ...

Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. Many Americans take a dark view of nicotine ...

Zyn is a popular brand of nicotine pouches (other popular brands include On!, Sesh and Velo). A nicotine pouch is a small bag that contains nicotine and some other ingredients, including flavoring, ...

During her residency, Dr. Lena van der List encountered a young girl struggling to breathe with no signs of a typical respiratory illness. After several tests and examinations, the patient admitted ...

It is now clear the government has failed to meet New Zealand’s smokefree goal of fewer than 5% of people from all population groups smoking by the end of this year. According to the latest New ...