Quitting smoking often leads to weight gain due to a combination of decreased metabolism and increased eating. The metabolic boost from nicotine accounts for 31% of weight gain, while increased eating ...

Read more about how GLP-1RAs can help people quit smoking through dampening nicotine-seeking behaviours and activity in the brain’s reward pathway.

Smoking is one of the leading causes of preventable diseases and deaths worldwide. Despite widespread awareness of its dangers, millions of people still struggle to quit. Nicotine addiction is ...

As I ascended the steps to London Bridge station to meet a friend, I wasn’t just out of breath – I couldn’t seem to inhale enough air. My breathing was shallow. I felt so weak I had to keep stopping.

Studies consistently show that while women try to quit smoking at similar rates as men, they are more likely to relapse despite multiple attempt. Why is it so?

After 24 hours without smoking, the brain experiences intense nicotine withdrawal symptoms—including irritability, anxiety, and cravings—as the body eliminates toxins. While brain chemistry adjusts to ...