Nicotine vapes offer the most effective way to quit smoking, major study finds
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Nicotine vapes offer the most effective way to quit smoking, major study finds

26 Aug 2026 · Originally published 25 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds
A review of 80 clinical trials involving nearly 30,000 people has found that nicotine vapes are more effective than traditional aids like patches and gum, increasing quit rates by 60%. While not entirely risk-free, the findings suggest that switching to regulated vaping devices provides a safer alternative for those looking to stop smoking.
Source: BBC News UK National
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