Center for Tobacco-Free Living in Minnesota

In St. Paul Minnesota, The Mayo Clinic has opened the doors of its new Center for Tobacco-Free Living. Interactive media and exhibits that display the addictive power of nicotine are featured at the center. Even zebra fish addicted to nicotine are a part of the exhibit. According to Doctor Richard Hurt, the director of the center, zebra fish share many of the same genes as humans. "So zebra fish can be sensitized to...

Doctors Lacking Training on Smoking Cessation

A U.S. study says there are very few doctors who have proper training to aid their patients in quitting smoking. The study found that nearly 90% of doctors have only gotten about 5 hours of training on tobacco dependence. Less than 6% percent are aware of the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality treatment guidelines (AHRQ), which include the signs of nicotine withdrawal. Due to this lack of knowledge quit smoking...