Smoking
Teen e-cigarette use surpasses regular cigarettes for first time, Health Ministry report finds
The report further highlights the extent of exposure to secondhand smoke. According to the data, 28.9% of Israel’s Jewish population and 48.5% of its Arab population are exposed to secondhand smoke.
The reason why smokers arrive too late to the doctor
International 'No Smoking Day' highlights the dangers of tobacco
The method that will make you simply not want a cigarette
Each cigarette reduces life expectancy by 20 minutes, study finds
If a smoker who smokes 10 cigarettes daily quits on January 1st, they can prevent losing a full day of life by January 8th.
Milan imposes near-total outdoor smoking ban starting January 1
The new regulation will prohibit smoking in all public or publicly accessible outdoor spaces, including sidewalks, squares, outdoor cafés, and parks.
Heavy smokers may need 25 years for heart disease risk to match that of non-smokers after quitting
Study reveals ex-smokers with over eight pack-years have similar heart attack risk as current smokers.
Things that will make your sukkah comfortable and inviting
As Sukkot takes on new meaning as a symbol of resilience and hope, ensure maximum comfort in your sukkah.
More smoking, more obesity, more sleep medication use - report
The report shows a rise in medication use, obesity, and smoking, a decline in cancer screenings, concerns over excessive sleep, and anti-anxiety drug consumption.
Olmaya celebrates 10 years with meat and wine festival on Jerusalem's Promenade
Olmaya event hall's 10th anniversary features the Mee(a)t Festival Garden, offering kosher meat, wine, and more, from July 30 to August 8.
Tobacco company advertises products differently in Israel, depending on demographic - study
The study emphasized the critical need for rigorous media surveillance and regulatory measures to ensure fair and balanced reporting.
One in five Israeli adults are smokers, rates climbing among haredi population
Israel falls behind in terms of smoking, as smoking rate in the US has declined significantly, with about 12.5% of adults currently smoking cigarettes, down from 20.9% in 2005.
On World No Smoking Day, advice on how to quit
More than one in five Israeli adults smoke, but many more non-smokers are exposed to no less toxic second and third-hand smoke from others or from objects.
Nicotine-like chemicals in US vapes may be more potent than nicotine, FDA says
6-methyl nicotine in vapes, potentially more addictive than traditional nicotine, is unregulated by the FDA, prompting concerns and calls for regulation due to unknown health risks.
