UMass Study Reviews Nicotine Pouches for Smoking Cessation

UMass study reviews nicotine pouches for smoking cessation

AMHERST, Mass. (WWLP) - A new study led by UMass Amherst researcher Jamie Hartmann-Boyce has reviewed the potential of oral nicotine pouches as a tool to quit smoking, marking the first Cochrane evidence-based review on this tobacco-free product. The review, which is the first of its kind by Cochrane, found that while oral nicotine pouches reduce exposure to harmful substances compared to smoking, the evidence is not yet clear on their effective…

Oral nicotine pouches studied as a tool to quit smoking

In ongoing efforts to pinpoint the best evidence-based ways to quit smoking, a University of Massachusetts Amherst public health researcher has turned her attention to a tobacco-free product gaining in popularity across the country—oral nicotine pouches.

Nicotine expert reveals his top quit smoking tips to reduce withdrawals

Stoptober is a long-standing government campaign to help smokers quit the habit for good, leading to a healthier lifestyle. While quitting smoking is a great goal to achieve, one expert is warning smokers to avoid going ‘cold turkey’ and shares the best formula for kicking the habit.  Here, Markus Lindblad, from Northerner, explains why ‘cold turkey’ might not be the best option and gives advice for when it comes to quitting smoking for good. Wh…