Smoking

Collective trauma reminders trigger immediate cannabis, tobacco cravings, Hebrew U. study finds

Hebrew University researchers said reminders of the October 7 attack may prompt regular users to seek cannabis or nicotine as a rapid psychological defense against existential fear.

Illustration of an ashtray with cigarettes, August 24, 2024.
Man smokes a cigarette (illustrative).

Teen e-cigarette use surpasses regular cigarettes for first time, Health Ministry report finds

Man smokes a cigarette (illustrative).

The reason why smokers arrive too late to the doctor

Discarded cigarettes; Illustrative.

International 'No Smoking Day' highlights the dangers of tobacco


Why are cigarette prices climbing? Breaking down the latest increase

This increase is similar to the one that occurred in March 2024, when the government raised the purchase tax on cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and roll-your-own tobacco.

 Janine Schulzki, tobacconist and owner of a kiosk, sorts cigarette boxes with an affixed, self-made cigarette labels displaying graphic images in her shop in Berlin February

Each cigarette reduces life expectancy by 20 minutes, study finds

If a smoker who smokes 10 cigarettes daily quits on January 1st, they can prevent losing a full day of life by January 8th.

 Each cigarette reduces life expectancy by 20 minutes, study finds.

Milan imposes near-total outdoor smoking ban starting January 1

The new regulation will prohibit smoking in all public or publicly accessible outdoor spaces, including sidewalks, squares, outdoor cafés, and parks.

 Milan imposes near-total outdoor smoking ban starting January 1.

Heavy smokers may need 25 years for heart disease risk to match that of non-smokers after quitting

Study reveals ex-smokers with over eight pack-years have similar heart attack risk as current smokers.

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Things that will make your sukkah comfortable and inviting

As Sukkot takes on new meaning as a symbol of resilience and hope, ensure maximum comfort in your sukkah.

 Starting at NIS 69, available on the Moshavnik website.

More smoking, more obesity, more sleep medication use - report

The report shows a rise in medication use, obesity, and smoking, a decline in cancer screenings, concerns over excessive sleep, and anti-anxiety drug consumption.

 A woman undergoes a free mammogram inside Peru's first mobile unit for breast cancer detection, in Lima

Olmaya celebrates 10 years with meat and wine festival on Jerusalem's Promenade

Olmaya event hall's 10th anniversary features the Mee(a)t Festival Garden, offering kosher meat, wine, and more, from July 30 to August 8.

Picture of the view from Olmaya

Tobacco company advertises products differently in Israel, depending on demographic - study

The study emphasized the critical need for rigorous media surveillance and regulatory measures to ensure fair and balanced reporting.

Discarded cigarettes; Illustrative.

One in five Israeli adults are smokers, rates climbing among haredi population

Israel falls behind in terms of smoking, as smoking rate in the US has declined significantly, with about 12.5% of adults currently smoking cigarettes, down from 20.9% in 2005.

 Cigarette packets highlighting the health risks of smoking shown at a convenience store in Tzfat, northern Israel, December 20, 2019.

On World No Smoking Day, advice on how to quit

More than one in five Israeli adults smoke, but many more non-smokers are exposed to no less toxic second and third-hand smoke from others or from objects.

If you need surgery, it may be time to quit smoking (illustrative)