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How Tobacco Retail Exposure Impacts Smoking Behavior

Penn researchers have found that smokers report higher levels of craving and smoked more cigarettes on days when their exposure to tobacco retail is higher.

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Research in Brief: Which Anti-Vaping Messages Work for LGBTQ+ Youth?

Approximately 2.6 million American teenagers identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. These youth are at significantly higher risk...

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Many Smokers Have Misperceptions About Nicotine. Researchers Are Using Curiosity To Correct These Beliefs

A new study by Annenberg researchers reveals effective ways to reduce false beliefs about nicotine.

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Health Communication Scholar David Lydon-Staley Promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure

In this Q&A, Lydon-Staley discusses his research, teaching, and what’s next.

From Research to Fiction: How David Lydon-Staley Merges Academia and Creativity

Assistant Professor David Lydon-Staley discusses his passion for writing, both inside the research lab and outside of it.

Studying Wikipedia Browsing Habits To Learn How People Learn

A collaborative team of researchers, including Annenberg Professor David Lydon-Staley, analyzed the information-seeking styles of more than 480,000 people and found that gender and education inequality track different types of knowledge exploration.

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Research in Brief: Perspectives of LGBTQ+ Youth on Anti-Vaping Messages in Social Media

To understand how to reduce vaping among LGBTQ+ youth, Annenberg researchers spoke to young Americans about anti-vaping messages on social media.

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How Everyday Stress Impacts Cigarette Smoking

Second-year Gabriella Jean worked at the AHA! Lab over the summer on a research project examining the association between everyday life stressors and cigarette smoking.

• Health Communication

Annenberg Scholars Honored at the 2024 ICA Conference in Australia

Eleven members of the Annenberg community received awards for their scholarship.

Collaborating to Advance Health Communication

As a generation of pioneering scholars retired, several new hires are working together to continue Annenberg’s legacy as a leader in Health Communication.

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