Smoking
Can Israel finally stub out smoking? Experts turn to AI, brain stimulation, and new drugs
While smoking is declining in many countries around the world, it is growing in Israel, rising in the last few years from one in five adults to one in four.
10 mistakes that cost you thousands of shekels a year
Collective trauma reminders trigger immediate cannabis, tobacco cravings, Hebrew U. study finds
Teen e-cigarette use surpasses regular cigarettes for first time, Health Ministry report finds
Gov't is speaking from both sides of its mouth on smoking
Finance Minister Smotrich lowered the e-cigs tax, while Health Ministry officials stress their toxic effects on health but 'do nothing serious.'
Seven tips that reduce the risk of getting Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's has become one of the leading causes of death and it will only increase. Is it possible to stop this development and if so, how?
This smart necklace can help you kick your deadly tobacco habit
It may look like jewelry, but it’s tracking your every puff and can prevent relapse after one quits smoking.
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.
Throat cancer: Symptoms and causes for concern - explainer
Smoking is the primary cause of throat cancer, but not the only one. Which symptoms are a red flag indicating that you need to be checked, not ignored?
Israeli Arab men have highest rate of lung cancer, Arab women the lowest – report
In recent years, there has been a decrease in the incidence of lung cancer among Jewish men and an increase among Jewish women until 2014.
Israel's top cigarette firm drove haredi smoking addiction with targeted ads
Using loopholes to the laws banning the advertisement of tobacco products, Philip Morris International spent NIS 3 million on targeted smoking and vaping ads in the haredi sector.
Why does Israel's top cigarette-maker want people to stop smoking?
Philip Morris International wants Israelis to stop smoking cigarettes, and move toward alternatives like vaping — but Israeli tax regulation is standing in the way of the shift.
Keep your home safe this Hannukah
By being as diligent as we can around electricity and heating, we can have a safe and warm holiday season.
E-cigarettes are more dangerous than you can imagine. Here's why
Many smokers know that the vapor-liquid in electronic cigarettes has nicotine and flavoring agents, but many don't know about the toxic ingredients.
