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Nostalgia may help smokers quit

Anti-smoking public service announcements that utilize fear and guilt to convince smokers to quit may be less effective than softer, nostalgia-based announcements, according to a new study from Michigan State University. The use of nostalgia-evoking imagery and content is often used to promote and sell consumer items, and researchers set out to determine if this ...click here to read more

Smoking rates on decline, except in three groups

In the U.S. there has been a noticeable decline in smoking rates, with the exception of three population groups: American Indians, those part of the LGBT community, and those with mental health issues. Amy Lukowski, Psy.D., director of Health Initiatives at National Jewish Health in Denver and QuitLogix® (smoking cessation program), said, “We’re making great ...click here to read more

Special report on e-cigarettes issued

A special report has been released on e-cigarettes from Nicotine and Tobacco Research which includes 12 original investigations, one brief report and three letters. The report covered topics pertaining to market trends in U.S. retail, the use of e-cigarettes among younger individuals, chemical composition of e-cigarettes and much more. In the editorial part of the ...click here to read more