Among adults motivated to quit smoking, electronic cigarettes are more effective than nicotine chewing gum and as effective as varenicline in achieving sustained abstinence at 6 months, a randomized ...

New research suggests that while vaping can increase plaque and inflammation, its effects on gum disease remain unclear. Should vapers be worried? Here's what the latest science reveals. Study: The ...

Nicotine gum can help you quit smoking by reducing cravings. Side effects of nicotine gum may include mouth irritation, dizziness, and an upset stomach. It's possible to become dependent on nicotine ...

Decreased gum use pre-lapse may signal heightened lapse risk in 1–2 days, with lower level of gum use predicting a more precipitous course of relapse. These results encourage further exploration of ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a good friend who is almost 77 years old. He was a heavy smoker until about 14 years ago. He decided to quit smoking and used nicotine gum to help with this process. It’s my ...

Alone and together, lifestyle factors like smoking, excessive drinking, and depression may significantly affect the risk of developing periodontitis, according to a study published on May 6 in BMC ...