SMOKING ( CIGARETTE)

This small pilot study looked at whether giving free e-cigarettes to smokers who hadn't quit after lung cancer screening could help them smoke fewer regular cigarettes. Fifteen people who still smoked were offered e-cigarettes for 4 weeks and then followed for another 4 weeks. Th…

This study tested four different methods to encourage adult smokers who weren't ready to quit to try smoking cessation treatments. The methods included small financial rewards, personalized mail or messages, phone calls from a tobacco care manager, and free counseling with nicoti…

This study tested a telephone-based guided imagery program to help adults quit smoking. Over 1,200 daily smokers from Arizona, New York, and West Virginia took part. Participants received coaching calls and were checked at 3 and 6 months to see if they had quit, using breath test…

This study looked at whether switching from regular cigarettes to either low or high wattage e-cigarettes helps people smoke less or quit. 372 adult smokers who weren't planning to quit joined the study. Researchers measured how many people stopped smoking and checked their breat…

This study looked at whether combining Buteyko breathing exercises with balance training could improve how well young adult smokers use oxygen during exercise. Forty-six male smokers aged 18-30 took part. One group did the breathing and balance exercises for 6 weeks, while the ot…

This study tested a 9-session program that uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people living with HIV quit smoking by reducing anxiety and depression. 131 daily smokers who were motivated to quit took part. The goal was to see if the program led to higher quit rates comp…

This study looked at whether the color of a cigarette package changes how people smoke low-nicotine cigarettes. Researchers measured daily cigarette use, puffing behavior, and exposure to harmful chemicals in 219 adult smokers over 35 days. The goal was to understand if package c…

This study examined whether a diagonal crease on the earlobe, known as Frank's sign, is more common in smokers and could help spot early signs of heart disease. Researchers compared 404 adults aged 40-59 who were current, former, or non-smokers. The goal was to see if this simple…

This study explored why young adults who use both e-cigarettes and regular cigarettes reach for each product. Researchers measured cravings and attention in the lab and in daily life. 82 participants aged 21-34 completed the study. The goal was to understand shared triggers, not …

This study observed how 212 adult smokers in the UK used heated tobacco products (HTPs) in a lab and at home. Researchers measured puffing patterns and how many sticks participants used daily over 5 days. The goal was to understand real-world usage, not to treat or cure any disea…

This study looked at how a short, intense workout called Tabata affects certain markers of inflammation in smokers compared to non-smokers. 40 adults aged 18-40 who were not regular exercisers took part. Researchers measured levels of nitric oxide and maresin in the blood to see …

This study looked at how smoking impacts gum healing after non-surgical treatment for stage II gum disease. Researchers measured two proteins (PLAP-1 and sclerostin) in the gum fluid of 36 smokers and non-smokers before and after deep cleaning. The goal was to understand if smoki…

This study looked at whether making cigarette packs look plain (no bright colors or logos) changes how much young adults want to smoke or quit. Researchers surveyed 433 people aged 21-34 who smoke at least once a month. The goal was to see if simpler packaging could reduce the ur…

This study looked at whether little cigars and cigarillos (LCCs) are addictive, especially when flavored like fruit, and if men and women respond differently. Researchers studied 65 young adults who smoke both LCCs and cigarettes. They measured how much people would smoke as pric…