Posts Tagged ‘Medication’

11
Jan

Quit smoking: A new case for going cold turkey

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A new study suggests cigarette smokers who quit after using over-the-counter medication such as nicotine patches are just as likely to relapse as smokers who go "cold turkey"

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11
Jan

Quit smoking: A new case for going cold turkey – Fox News

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The Hindu

Quit smoking: A new case for going cold turkey
Fox News
A new study suggests cigarette smokers who quit after using over-the-counter medication such as nicotine patches are just as likely to relapse as smokers who go "cold turkey," casting fresh doubt on the effectiveness of such products.
Nicotine patches, gum don't prevent relapse, study finds Los Angeles Times
Nicotine gum, patch fail smokers, as effective as quitting cold turkey ... Toronto Star
Local Smoking Rates Not Declining; Health District Launches New Campaign KRNV My News 4
International News Network  - Gawker  - Blue Mountain Eagle
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9
Jan

Quit Smoking: A New Case for Going Cold Turkey – Wall Street Journal

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AFP

Quit Smoking: A New Case for Going Cold Turkey
Wall Street Journal
By MIKE ESTERL A new study suggests cigarette smokers who quit after using over-the-counter medication such as nicotine patches are just as likely to relapse as smokers who go "cold turkey," casting fresh doubt on the effectiveness of such products.
Nicotine patches and gum don't work long-term for smokers, Harvard study finds Boston.com
Nicotine therapy doesn't help smokers quit: study AFP
Nicotine Gum and Patch Don't Help Smokers Quit Long Term TIME
The Guardian
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29
Dec

Best ways to stop smoking

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If you want to quit smoking in 2012, there are many options that may help, like the patch, or gum medication.

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29
Nov

Patches, Counseling, Persistence Can Help Smokers Quit

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MONDAY, Nov. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Quitting smoking isn't easy for most people but medication and counseling can help them succeed, according to the results of two new studies.

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17
Nov

Anti-smoking vaccine in the pipeline

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It took Tom Heger many attempts before he was finally able to quit smoking after 20 years wedded to the habit. He was finally able to break free of his addiction this year, with the aid of medication, but it was a hard road that made Heger, 42, of Norwalk, wish there was a simpler solution.

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16
Nov

Anti-smoking vaccine in the pipeline

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It took Tom Heger many attempts before he was finally able to quit smoking after 20 years wedded to the habit. He was finally able to break free of his addiction this year, with the aid of medication, but it was a hard road that made Heger, 42, of Norwalk, wish there was a simpler solution.

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16
Nov

Anti-smoking vaccine in the pipeline

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It took Tom Heger many attempts before he was able to quit smoking after 20 years wedded to the habit. He broke free of his addiction this year with the aid of medication, but it was a hard road that made Heger, 42, of Norwalk, wish there was a simpler solution.

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27
Jun

Quit-smoking drug under review

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Champix, a medication prescribed to smokers who are trying to quit, is under review by Health Canada after a U.S. study finds the drug might cause heart-related side-effects.

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27
Jun

Quit-smoking drug under review

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Champix, a medication prescribed to smokers who are trying to quit, is under review by Health Canada after a U.S. study finds the drug might cause heart-related side-effects.

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