Does quitting smoking have to mean weight gain? UTHealth Houston professor studies drugs that can help

Is the fear of gaining a few pounds preventing you from quitting smoking? You’re not alone, said Dr. Luba Yammine, associate professor of psychiatry at UTHealth Houston. In fact, a meta-analysis of 62 independent studies reported that 80% to 90% of those who quit smoking will indeed gain 5 to 15 pounds. Another 13% to 14% will add more than 20 pounds. “Because many are so fearful of weight gain, both women and men, some of them will continue...