e-cigarettes

France to ban disposable e-cigarettes, PM says

The government does not plan to raise taxes on tobacco next year after an increase this year, the prime minister said.

By REUTERS
03/09/2023

Israel's Health Ministry updates tactics to fight smoking

After decades of a poor record of fighting smoking, the Health Ministry issues an "action plan" and requests public comments.

Israel, US don't restrict e-cig flavorings

Study reveals that most youngsters would stop vaping on electronic cigarettes if they lacked added sweet flavors, menthol synthetic cooling agents.

E-cig sparks panic after exploding in overhead bin on flight

Several passengers pulled out their bags and bravely tried to put out the fire sparked by the e-cig with their bare hands.

By MAARIV
04/06/2023

16-year-old Israeli dies after e-cig caused collapsed lung

A link has been found between e-cigs and heart attacks, strokes and high blood pressure.

Cigarettes distributed to Haredi children on Purim

The Israel Cancer Association denounced the distribution of cigarettes to children at a Purim gathering of Hassidim with their rabbi in the city of El’ad.

Significant increase in number of smokers in detoxification programs - report

The Ministry of Health reported that in 2021, Israel saw an 18% increase in smokers trying to get help to quit their habit.

Health orgs. demand Smotrich raise tax on e-cigarettes

Health organizations warned Smotrich that e-cigarettes are still dangerous and canceling the tax will cause a smoking epidemic among Israel's youth.

Don't be fooled: 5 facts about the truth behind vaping

How safe is vaping, and do the claims made by those marketing these devices hold up under scientific scrutiny? Here are the facts.

Health Ministry: Avoid ‘Nice Guy’ E-cigs sold in kiosks, online

“Nice Guy” drugs have caused the death of young people and the hospitalization of many others.

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