Smoking

Persistent cough that won't go away: Symptoms, causes, and warning signs

A cough can persist even after a cold has passed, and it is sometimes caused by respiratory tract sensitivity, post-nasal drip, asthma, reflux or smoking.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2026|ByDR. ITAY GAL

Pictorial warnings on cigarette packaging, now required by law.

Israeli law mandating graphic warning images on all smoking products takes effect

CEO of the Israel Cancer Association, Moshe Bar Haim, called the legislation "a very dramatic milestone in the fight against smoking," which claims more than 1,000 lives in Israel every month.

AUGUST 2, 2026|ByDANYA SAPERSTEIN

TOBACCO SMOKING and second- and third-hand smoking (exposure to other’s smoke or toxins on rugs, curtains, and furniture) accounts for over 70% of COPD cases in high-income countries, with symptoms including coughing, sometimes with phlegm, difficulty breathing, wheezing, and tiredness.

Does smoking outside protect your children from cigarette smoke? Israeli study says no

'Many parents believe that smoking outdoors protects their children,” said Prof. Ariel Tarasiuk. 'Our findings suggest that this is not always the case.'

AUGUST 1, 2026|ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

CBT can break down the connection between thought and the desire to smoke by using mindfulness.

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.

JULY 18, 2026|ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

One-third of Israelis have started or resumed smoking amid ongoing war - survey

“The findings are deeply troubling,” said Moshe Bar-Haim, CEO of the Israel Cancer Association. “Smoking shortens life expectancy and causes numerous diseases and deaths.

MAY 29, 2025ByDR. ITAY GAL

Deep breaths: Smoking pollution in Tel Aviv

Study shows home smoking leads to genetic changes in children's DNA

This change in gene expression due to secondhand smoke exposure may make children more vulnerable to disease as adults.

FEBRUARY 13, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Study shows home smoking leads to genetic changes in children's DNA. Illustration.

Osaka bans smoking on public streets ahead of 2025 World Expo

The move comes "to improve the environment and beautify the city in a way that is appropriate for an international tourist city," according to the statement.

JANUARY 29, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

A pack a day for 10 years? That’s ~10% less salary. Researchers link smoking to earnings

Negative income impact strongest among younger, less-educated smokers, Finnish research reveals.

JANUARY 21, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

A pack a day for 10 years? That’s about 10% less in salary. Researchers calculate ratio between smoking habits and earning potential.

Want to stop smoking? $700 in rewards can really help, study says

“We wanted to find out if giving people rewards helps them to quit smoking in the long term," said Professor Caitlin Notley, lead author of the study from UEA’s Norwich Medical School.

JANUARY 14, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Want to stop smoking? $700 in rewards can really help, study says.

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.

JANUARY 14, 2025ByLIAT RON