Tag: Smoking cessation

Healthy Happenings: You have the power to quit

BY DOROTHY DILLON Smoking and tobacco use increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure. But here’s the good news—you have the power to change that. Quitting tobacco improves heart health and lowers your risk of serious health conditions. Quit Now Kentucky provides: This American Heart Month, make a commitment to a…
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American Heart Month, Dorothy Dillon, Healthy Happenings, Martin County Health Department, Public Health, Smoking cessation

February 12, 2025
European quit-smoking drug proven safe, effective in U.S. study

BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS Cytisinicline, a drug to help people stop smoking, was found to be safe and effective when used at a higher concentration than is traditionally used in Europe, where it is currently being used. It is not yet available in the United States. “Cigarette smoking remains the leading preventable cause…
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Research, Smoking, Smoking cessation

July 24, 2023