Smoking

International 'No Smoking Day' highlights the dangers of tobacco

On International No Smoking Day - and every day - there’s an opportunity to pause and ask: is it worth inhaling this again?

Discarded cigarettes; Illustrative.
The method that will make you simply not want a cigarette

The method that will make you simply not want a cigarette

Young people aged 17 and under today will not be able to purchase these products in the future either, and the ban will remain in effect throughout their lives

Coming soon to Israel? The extreme anti-smoking law passed in Britain

Illustration: Smoking cannabis

The study that revealed what a single inhalation of cannabis does to the lungs


These seven healthy habits effectively reduce chances of a stroke - study

A new study found that there are seven health tools that can reduce your risk of suffering from one of the most dangerous medical conditions. These are the findings.

 Illustrative image of a girl in a facemask eating a cucumber, October

Politicians live longer than most, and that gap is only growing

Why have so many politicians been in power for decades and are still at the height of their power? This study has some interesting answers.

 US president Joe Biden meets with Prime Minister Yair Lapid in Jerusalem, on July 14, 2022. Joe Biden on his first official visit to Israel since becoming US president.

US to propose rule to limit nicotine levels in cigarettes

The rule would be designed with the goal of making it easier for tobacco users to quit and help prevent youth from becoming regular smokers.

Deep breaths: Smoking pollution in Tel Aviv

This is what happens to you when you stop smoking, step-by-step

You know that smoking is wrong, even if you smoke several cigarettes a day. But did you know that the damage from smoking can be repaired quickly?

Deep breaths: Smoking pollution in Tel Aviv

Carrots and celery may negate some damage from smoking - study

Eating these vegetables every day may help counteract some of the health problems caused by smoking

 Certain vegetables, including carrots and celery, may work to counteract the damage caused by smoking

This is what smoking does to your teeth, mouth and gums

Smokers expose themselves to a range of injuries and damage to teeth and mouth, from yellow teeth to tooth loss and serious illness. Dr. Lior Yaniv explains the dangers and suggests treatment methods

Deep breaths: Smoking pollution in Tel Aviv

The right to breathe smoke-free air in one's own home - opinion

Comment on the current Supreme Court case (1416/21)

 No smoking sign at Canary Wharf

Secondhand exposure to vaping can cause serious respiratory issues - study

Although marketed as a safer alternative to cigarettes, vaping can still cause severe respiratory health issues in those repeatedly exposed to it.

person smoking an ecigarette

No Smoking Day: Nearly a quarter of all Israeli teens smoke, data shows

Moshe Bar-Haim: “The tobacco industry is responsible for harming the health of millions of people around the world, and is also responsible for harming and polluting the planet.”

Cigarettes and ashtray, illustrative

Which Israelis are smoking hookahs? New research

Israeli researchers developed a machine-learning algorithm to examine the link between hookah smoking and socioeconomic characteristics.

The embers burning bright on top of the hookah as its being smoked in the Old City of Jerusalem on Oct 21 2010.