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
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
The right to breathe smoke-free air in one's own home - opinion
Comment on the current Supreme Court case (1416/21)
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.
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.”
Which Israelis are smoking hookahs? New research
Israeli researchers developed a machine-learning algorithm to examine the link between hookah smoking and socioeconomic characteristics.
What are the negative effects of smoking cannabis? - study
This study examined how cannabis smoking affects the biological process of aging and the answers aren’t so great. The good news is that the damage is reversible.
Can smoking alternatives help keep you healthy? - study
Researchers found that those who switched to smoking alternatives were less exposed to a number of harmful substances.
Knesset to take new steps against smoking
Silman questioned police legal department representative Adi Tal why the police give fines for holding a phone while driving but let people drive while holding a cigarette.
Obesity after quitting smoking may be easily avoided - study
A recent study in the prestigious Nature magazine carried out by Israeli researchers found that obesity after quitting smoking has to do with a specific microorganism and may be easily reduced.
New Zealand to ban cigarette sales for future generations
New Zealand is combating the purchase of cigarettes - with one of the harshest measures in the world.