Electronic cigarettes

Israel climbs tobacco rankings as cigarette affordability raises concerns - study

Israel improved its standing in the international anti-smoking index, but the report found that one of the most effective tools for reducing smoking, higher prices, has weakened.

 Cigarette boxes with an affixed, self-made cigarette label displaying graphic images (R) and those with the original label are pictured in the shop of tobacconist and kiosk owner Janine Schulzki in Berlin
 The many colors and shapes of flavored e-cigs.

Who uses e-cigs? Israeli study sheds light on electronic cigarette use - study

 A woman smokes a cigarette in Nijmegen, Netherlands May 30, 2024.

Why health experts want you to reconsider that post-sex cigarette

 Decayed organs, ventilated smokers, and children enveloped in smoke

Israel mandates graphic warning images on cigarette, tobacco products


How is smoking linked to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias? - study

By analyzing data on people who had quit smoking years before, the researchers found that their brains remained permanently smaller than those of people who had never smoked.

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

E-cigarettes reduce testicle size and sperm count - new study

A groundbreaking study uncovers the harmful effects of electronic cigarettes on male reproductive health.


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.

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

COVID-19: Could vaping make the virus more infectious? - study

The study also found that male mice in particular experienced significantly increased harmful effects when nicotine was added to the vapor.

A woman exhales after vaping in Times Square, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in New York City, U.S., March 31, 2020

More evidence vaping is not a healthy alternative to cigarettes

New studies show possible link between vaping and pulmonary disease

person smoking an ecigarette

Israel Cancer Association slams e-cigarettes, backs WHO report

"There is no consensus that this is less harmful than regular tobacco cigarettes," the ICA stated.

Juul e-cigarette starter pack is seen in this picture illustration taken July 16, 2018

FDA investigating possible connection between e-cigarettes and seizures

The FDA called on those who have experienced adverse effects from e-cigarettes to report the episode to the agency.

Man smoking 150

High Court deals another setback to smoking, tobacco industries

Additional restrictions will kick in in June and in January 2020.

A 40g pouch of Bali Shag Halfzware, Bali Shag Halfzware tobacco and red Bali Shag rolling papers

JUUL e-cigarette company files petition to High Court objecting ban

JUUL Israel accused the Ministry of Health of “selective enforcement of hidden agendas."

Juul e-cigarette starter pack is seen in this picture illustration taken July 16, 2018

Juul e-cigarette company files petition to High Court against ban

Silhouetted Israeli soldiers from the Home Front Command Unit take a smoking break during an urban warfare drill inside a mock village at Tze'elim army base in Israel's Negev Desert June 11, 2017