Personalized Support Program Improves Smoking Cessation for Cervical Cancer Survivors – UCLA Health

oncodaily - UCLA study shows program doubles quit rates for women and offers a cost-effective approach A new study led by UCLA researchers suggests that a personalized counseling program can significantly help […]

AI Summary: A UCLA-led trial found that a tailored support program for women treated for cervical precancer significantly doubled smoking-cessation rates versus usual care. The intervention combined individualized counseling, follow-up, and survivor-focused resources, proving both clinically impactful and cost-effective — because apparently telling people to “just quit” still isn’t working.

A smartphone app can help men last longer in bed

newscientist - In a randomised trial, men who experience premature ejaculation benefitted from using an app to learn techniques for extending intercourse

AI Summary: A randomized trial shows a smartphone app teaching behavioral and psychological techniques significantly prolonged intercourse and improved sexual satisfaction for men with premature ejaculation. The digital program provided a non‑pharmacologic, scalable alternative to pills, offering clinicians an accessible adjunct or first‑line option for patients keen to try therapy without a prescription.