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GlaxoSmithKline PLC and Nabi Biopharmaceuticals said Monday they will work together to develop vaccines to help smokers give up the habit, in a deal that could be worth more than $500 million.
Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health say they have confirmed a study by the state that found nicotine levels in cigarettes increased from 1997 until 2005.
Nicotine given to intensive care patients to ease their withdrawal from cigarettes may put them at a greater risk of death than going "cold turkey", researchers say.
The nation's largest cigarette maker is disputing a study by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health that found nicotine in cigarettes has risen about 10 percent in the past six years.
The level of nicotine that smokers typically consume per cigarette has risen about 10 percent in the past six years, making it harder to quit and easier to get hooked, according to a new report released Tuesday by the Massachusetts Department of Health.
Drug May Help Smokers Quit...Moving to Phase III TrialsThe NicVAX vaccine prompts the immune system to create antibodies that bind to the nicotine molecules in the blood. The now-larger molecules are prevented by their size from crossing the blood-brain barrier.
Malawi's child tobacco pickers 'being poisoned by nicotine'Children in Malawi who are forced to work as tobacco pickers are exposed to nicotine poisoning equivalent to smoking 50 cigarettes a day, an investigation has found.
Boy, 14, overdoses on nicotine gumThe mother of a 14-year-old British boy who overdosed on nicotine gum blames school officials who allowed it to be handed out without parental consent.
ECigarettes Can They Help You QuitI recently was surprised to see cigarettes for sale at several kiosks at my local mall. At least, I thought they were cigarettes.
8 ways the food industry hijacks your brainOvereating doesn't only affect people who are overweight. Former FDA chief Dr. David Kessler reveals how the food industry and its scientists really operate.
Just how bad are your health vices?If you feel guilty about certain less-than-healthy habits - either from your past or present - you're in good company.
President Barack Obama yesterday signed the nation's strongest anti-smoking bill ever and praised it for providing critically needed protections for kids. At a White House news conference today, the President's own smoking was a hot topic.
Nicotine induces prediabetes, likely contributes to high prevalence of heart disease in smokersResearchers have discovered a reason why smoking greatly increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.
June 9, 2009--One of every five Americans uses tobacco--smoking-related diseases kill almost 500,000 people a year, more than any cause of death that is considered preventable. The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act of 2009, put forth by Sen.
Nicotine Takes Edge Off AngerSmoking to relieve stress is nothing new, but now a brain imaging study shows just how nicotine can blunt our anger response.
Nicotine may have more profound impact than previously thoughtnicotine isnt just addictive, it interferes with 55 or more bodily functions
FDA hazy on e-cigarettes' safetyAt first glance, it looks like the real thing. It's white, with a brown filter. When the tip glows red, a smoke-like puff follows. But this is not a typical cigarette -- it's an "e-cig." A what? An electronic cigarette.
So why do we still smoke?One in four people in the UK still smoke, even though they know the habit will reduce their quality of life and raise the risk of premature death.
CTV.ca | E-cigarettes mimic smoking, but are they safe?As the evils of smoking and second hand smoke continue to spark heated debates, China has a product which might satisfy proponents and opponents of the dreaded cigarette.
An Opportunity For President Obama: Change America's Status Quo on Drug PolicyThis year, about two million people will be arrested for a drug offense.
Senate stimulus bill would fund stop-smoking programsSmoking cessation programs make up $75 million of the economic stimulus bill making its way through the Senate, according to Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, who sponsored the funding.
Smoking - tips on how to quitBelow are some tips to help you quit smoking. First and foremost, set a quit date and quit COMPLETELY on that day. To prepare for that day:
12 Reasons to Really Quit Smoking - Health - usnews.com---Never mind cancer or heart disease for a moment. Here are some nonobvious reasons to snub cigarettes---
Well, a month or so ago, I decided it was time to give up my long time smoking habit. I hadn't tried in 25 years and didn't know what to expect.
Social Smokers Aren't Hooked on Nicotine, Just Smoking - Healthy Living - Health.comThere's a species of smoker among us that is common yet poorly understood. Their habitat consists of parties, barbecues, and the sidewalks outside bars and restaurants.
UN terms smoke-free air the norm worldwideUN bans smoking to conform to world norms. Will this put international relations on edge?
Nicotine's New AppealMimicking the addictive compound's action in the brain could lead to new drugs for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and schizophrenia
Today's Smokers More Addicted to Nicotine - Health - usnews.comTUESDAY, Oct. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Almost 75 percent of current smokers trying to kick the habit are now highly nicotine-dependent, which is a 15-year high, a new study finds.
Pour yourself a cigarette: The new 'Liquid Smoking' drink that promises an instant high for smokers trying to beat the banIt's the sort of news that will make a smoker's eyes light up. A company has created a fruit-flavoured herbal drink that claims to deliver the same fix as cigarettes. Called Liquid Smoking, it promises an instant high followed by a 'euphoric calming feeling'.
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