Mayo Clinic Health Matters

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Mayo Clinic Healh Matters brings you the latest medical advice, news and research to help you live a happier, healthier life. Join host Kristen Meinzer in conversation with Mayo Clinics leading medical experts as she asks all the questions youre eager to (or maybe even afraid to) ask, letting curiosity lead the way. Wondering if you might have ADHD? Or how your pet affects your health? Be part of an informativeand fundiscussion about one of the most important topics: your health.
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Breaking Up with Nicotine: How to Kick a Nicotine Dependency
Tuesday, 6 January, 2026

Why is nicotine so hard to quit? What’s the best way to do it?In this episode of Health Matters, Dr. Robert Kirchoff breaks down the science of addiction. He explains why the method of nicotine use — including pouches, vaping, smoking and chewing tobacco — matters and discusses how GLP-1 medications may play a future role in smoking cessation.Sign up to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails. Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books. Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at mcppodcasts@mayo.edu.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy