Nicotine withdrawal induces behavioral symptoms such as tremors and shaking. Suppressing striatal cholinergic interneurons or administering the muscarinic antagonist Procyclidine significantly reduces ...

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 22% of the global population smokes, with more than 9 million smoking-related deaths reported annually. Effective treatments to alleviate ...

Nicotine patches help people quit smoking. However, people can sometimes become addicted to these patches. Misuse can play a role in this process. Quitting smoking cold turkey can cause uncomfortable ...

Building on this shift in understanding, a team of researchers led by Professor Eun Sang Choe from the Department of Biological Sciences, Pusan National University, Republic of Korea, has uncovered ...

Nicotine pouches—small, flavored packets placed between the gums and lips—have recently become an increasingly appealing option for people trying to avoid cigarettes and traditional “smokeless” oral ...

Kingston University provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. If you spend any time on social media, you may have noticed a curious trend: wellness influencers singing the praises of ...