UMN Tobacco Research Programs

To***co use continues to affect millions worldwide, impacting individual and community health. On World No To***co Day 2026, we reaffirm our commitment to awareness, prevention, and evidence-based support for those seeking to quit.

Mental Health Awareness Month is a reminder that taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body. Whether it’s reaching out for support, checking in with a friend, or giving yourself time to rest, every step toward mental wellness matters. You are valued, supported, and never alone.

Today is Clinical Trials Day! We’re proud to recognize the impact of clinical research in advancing cancer care, improving treatments, and creating better outcomes for patients and communities everywhere.

Clinical Trials Day is coming up next Wednesday, May 20! Join us in recognizing the impact of clinical research in advancing cancer care, improving treatments, and creating a healthier future for all.

Do you drink alcohol daily? Please consider taking part in a research study looking at changes in mouth cells that might play a role in head and neck cancers.
Participation involves: Providing mouth cells, urine, and blood for analysis. Answering questions about your smoking and drinking habits. Receiving compensation for your time and effort.

Learn More: https://redcap.ahc.umn.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=W7YT7XWYRJP3PM9Y

1 month after quitting, your body starts to show real changes. Coughing and shortness of breath decrease, blood flow improves, and your risk of heart attack begins to drop. By this point, traces of ni****ne and carbon monoxide have already left your system—your recovery is well underway.
Thanks for keeping up with the quitting journey!

We are so proud of Dr. Carroll and Dr. Hatsukami for being featured in this month's Masonic Cancer Center News Article!
Check out the article now by visiting https://cancer.umn.edu/news/how-more-decade-to***co-research-shaping-future-cancer-prevention.

If you quit 1 week ago, your body already starts to recover—circulation improves, lung function increases, bronchial tubes relax, and nerve endings responsible for smell and taste continue to heal.

Keep checking in to see what happens at 1 month and beyond—your body continues to heal and improve over time.

If you quit yesterday, after 24 hours --> your carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal, your risk of heart attack is significantly reduced, and your ni****ne level in the blood drops to zero.
Keep checking in to see what happens at 1 week, 1 month, and beyond—your body continues to heal and improve over time.