In an effort to get young adults to quit vaping, the state Department of Public Health has launched a new ad campaign that centers on empathy and resource sharing, which local experts say has been ...
Demonstrating “the power of a relatively simple technology in changing behavior,” a text messaging program from nonprofit Truth Initiative called “This is Quitting” has resulted in 35% more teens ...
Buoyed by its previous success in targeting a younger audience, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, in partnership with the state Attorney General’s Office, has launched a public health ...
Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. The young people who wanted to quit ...
Experts say there is a need for better strategies for helping people transition away from all forms of nicotine, including vapes In recent years, there have been growing concerns around the rise in ...
LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — This Valentines Day, the South Carolina Department of Public Health is encouraging South Carolinians to show love for their heart and lungs by making to choice to quit ...
The programs are designed to meet people where they are, whether they are considering quitting or ready to stop using tobacco ...
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention's "Tips From Former Smokers" ads are set to stop at the end of September. For 13 years, these tough and honest commercials told real stories about the ...
Allowing more vape adverts could encourage smokers to switch, says the boss of one of the world's largest tobacco and vaping manufacturers. Asli Ertonguc is managing director of the UK and Irish ...
A service to help young people in Guernsey to stop vaping is set to finish at the end of the month. QuitVape was launched earlier this year for an initial pilot period of six months and was available ...
Missouri health officials have launched a new online resource, YouCanQuit.org, to provide support and guidance to those who ...