"Medicines do not help smokers to quit in the long run"
The WHO is failing miserably to get smokers to quit. "They don't understand how smokers work," says Dr Ricardo Polosa.
Tag: nicotine
"Smokers should be treated with nicotine against Covid-19"
A new large study supports the hypothesis that nicotine protects against COVID-19. But smokers lose protection when nicotine intake stops - in the hospital!
Lack of knowledge about nicotine among doctors
Doctors wrongly believe that nicotine causes cancer, cardiovascular disease and COPD. This is according to a new US study.
Nicotine law postponed after massive protests
Counsellors and politicians stopped the ban on importing nicotine in Australia - temporarily
Do e-cigarettes increase the risks of Covid-19?
Are vejpers more affected by COVID-19? Smoking and e-cigarettes are often equated in public discourse. But what does the research say?
E-cigarettes plus nicotine patches work best for smoking cessation
E-cigarettes together with nicotine patches are an effective way to quit smoking. Twice as effective as patches alone.
