Wednesday 1 October marks the start of Stoptober – an annual health campaign designed to help people quit smoking for good. Supported by the free NHS Quit Smoking app, people are challenged to go ...

When you quit smoking, your body will start to reward you almost immediately. Within days, your sense of taste and smell ...

A sore throat after quitting smoking is one of the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. During this time, a person may also have other symptoms similar to a cold or flu, such as sneezing or coughing. When ...

Quitting smoking can cause uncomfortable symptoms such as a sore throat. This is usually a temporary issue you can manage at home. A sore throat is a common withdrawal symptom for people who are ...

FARGO — Sanford Health is offering a nicotine cessation program tailored specifically for women, aiming to help users quit for good with personalized support. The Sanford Women’s Tobacco Treatment ...

Smoking can cause lungs to look blackened, inflated, and inflamed, but some of the damage is reversible. Depending on the extent of the damage, it could take years for your lungs to regain a healthy, ...

A new study suggests that quitting smoking – even in middle age or beyond – can slow cognitive decline. While cognitive decline naturally occurs with aging, research suggests that smoking exacerbates ...

Quitting smoking, even in later life, could help slow down age-related memory problems, a study has found. According to experts, the findings add to evidence that giving up cigarettes may help prevent ...

As part of Minnesota Quitter’s Day 2026, health leaders are highlighting free tools and support to help residents quit tobacco.