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Low-cost, plant-based drug may help you quit smoking more effectively than nicotine replacement therapy, study shows
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 2, 2024 Source:Low-cost, plant-based drug may help you quit smoking more effectively than nicotine replacement therapy, study shows Reference:Evaluation of the effectiveness of cytisine for the treatment of smoking cessation: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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We really need flavoured nicotine pouches in candy coloured packages so that only adults will use them for smoking cessation and not attract minors from using then too. Should be just fine since Health Canada approved this “Natural Health Product”. Right.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 15, 2023 Source:‘Take immediate action’: Canadian health organizations call on health ministers to suspend flavoured nicotine pouch sales Reference:Health Canada Approval Notice
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Study shows menthol flavour especially harmful to vape users. How a smoking-cessation product originally intended for harm reduction has been tainted by marketing and now increases the risk of harm among those who never smoked but have taken up vaping.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 12, 2023 Source:Study shows menthol flavour especially harmful to vape users Reference:Electronic cigarette menthol flavoring is associated with increased inhaled micro and sub-micron particles and worse lung function in combustion cigarette smokers
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Philip Morris CEO states that cigarette sales to end in UK within 10 years and will be replaced with a harm-reduction IQOS (Tobacco Heating System) product approved by the FDA
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 29, 2021 Source: Tobacco CEO sees end to cigarettes in Britain in 10 years Reference: Tobacco Heating System (IQOS) Briefing Document presented to FDAFDA Authorizes Marketing of IQOS Tobacco Heating System with ‘Reduced Exposure’ Information
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Smoking cessation requires a multi-pronged approach including the use of adequate nicotine replacement.
Health Headlines Commentary for April 22, 2019 Source: Trying to quit smoking? Use more nicotine, not less, says study Reference: Featured Review: Different doses, durations and modes of delivery of nicotine replacement therapy for smoking cessation
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Teens unlikely to heed Health Canada campaign about vaping health risks
Health Headlines Commentary for January 11, 2019 Source: Health Canada launches campaign to educate teens on the health risks of vaping
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We already know nicotine can temporarily increase blood pressure. So does caffeine.
Health Headlines Commentary for September 11, 2017 Source: E-cigarettes containing nicotine linked to raised heart attack risk Comment: At issue here Is the fact that nicotine found in electronic cigarettes is no different than the nicotine found to nicotine gum. Both are used for smoking cessation. They avoid the other harmful chemicals within cigarettes. The…
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More dramatic headlines about “skyrocketing” e-cig nicotine poisoning in children by whopping 0.1%
Health Headlines Commentary for May 10, 2016 Source: E-Cigarette Related Calls to Poison Control Centers Skyrocket for Children, Study Finds
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Smoking cessation relapse rates common according to study
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January, 2012 [display_podcast] Source: Quit Smoking: A New Case for Going Cold Turkey Reference: Alpert H, et al “A prospective cohort study challenging the effectiveness of population-based medical intervention for smoking cessation” Tob Control 2012; DOI:10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2011-050129.