Nicotine is much less harmful than the tobacco that naturally contains it. It has never been found to cause cancer. Nor does it cause other smokers’ diseases such as emphysema. But it is, of course, ...

Sept. 10 -- WEDNESDAY, Sept. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers have found that nicotine, the addictive component in cigarettes, "tricks" the brain into creating memory associations between ...

Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO Nicotine quickly enters your bloodstream. Your liver then breaks down nicotine into several byproducts, primarily cotinine. Depending on what you're testing, ...

The nicotine found in tobacco stimulates the reward circuit, encouraging consumption and potentially leading to addiction. In a paper published in Neuron, scientists reveal how, in mice, a small ...

Nicotine withdrawal symptoms often include cravings, irritability, and weight gain. Certain medications and lifestyle changes can help you cope.

Nicotine pouch usage rose over 600% between 2019 and 2022, according to a 2022 study by JAMA Network. Brands like Zyn offer an assortment of flavors and products to choose from and have established ...

People who struggle with concentration can, according to some doctors, have a nicotine patch as a treat. As Slate reports, there’s a small but growing body of evidence suggesting that products used to ...

Everyone knows nicotine is an extremely addictive substance, so it makes sense that people who might want to quit vaping — or not get hooked in the first place — would try a nicotine-free option as a ...

Hundreds of studies have found that certain foods affect some people similarly to addictive substances like nicotine.