Let’s talk about lungs: Building awareness across the nation
After the world turns pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it’s time for another type of cancer to take the spotlight: lung cancer. Lung cancer…
States receive an “F” in spending to reduce tobacco
A new report released by the American Lung Association shows that most U.S. states are failing in their efforts to use tobacco tax or legal…
Fruits and Veggies Linked to Smoking Cessation Success
Trying to quit smoking can be a daunting task, but a recent study in the journal Nicotine and Tobacco Research suggests that eating more fruits…
A Little Exercise Helps Smokers Quit and Live Longer
It is common knowledge that smoking is bad for your health, but quitting can seem like a daunting task. A large study in Taiwan involving…
Researcher Discusses Work on Tobacco-Related Cancer Disparities
This month we spoke with Jennifer Warren, PhD, CTTS, who received a fellowship from the Foundation in spring 2007 to design and test a smoking…
Many Smokers Want to Quit But Few Succeed
A recent Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report found that although more than two-thirds of American smokers want to quit, only a small…
Smokers Looking to Quit Can Benefit from Weight Training
A recent study found that smokers who participated in a three-month resistance training program had a higher success rate of quitting than those who merely…
