Tobacco
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.
Prosecutors file new Gaza smuggling indictment as state seeks detention through trial
WATCH: IDF thwarts attempt to smuggle tobacco disguised as food aid into Gaza
Cost of cigarettes in Gaza skyrockets to NIS 100 amid smuggling operation scandal - report
Israel mandates graphic warning images on cigarette, tobacco products
Israel is set to become one of the first countries in the world to mandate shocking images on cigarette packaging.
Tobacco changed human skeletons, researchers say
The research team analyzed human skeletal remains dating from the 12th to the 19th centuries to investigate the impact of tobacco use on bone health.
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.
High before the low: Cannabis increases risk of severe COVID-19 - study
Patients who had admitted to using cannabis in the year prior to contracting COVID were 80% more likely to be hospitalized and 27% more likely to be admitted to the ICU.
New study finds that world's largest tobacco corp. tries to gain public trust through science
The new study aimed to understand the extent to which the public trusts PMI (the manufacturer of Marlboro) and their involvement in science and research.
New research suggests that exposure to social media can raise the risk of smoking tobacco
Researchers from Boston University Public Health found that frequent social media use increases youth tobacco use risk, urging strict parental supervision and government regulation.
Trying to quit smoking? Here are tips to avoid a relapse when stressed
Stressful situations can tempt ex-smokers to some again, but here are strategies to overcome the urge and stay smoke-free.
Smokers beware: Plastic surgery risks you need to know
Plastic surgeons caution against the risks of combining smoking with plastic surgery, urging smokers to quit for better outcomes and health.
High Court to hear case on gov't not stopping second-hand smoke dangers
Almost half of all Israeli households suffer from second-hand tobacco smoke from neighbors' apartments or balconies. Now, the High Court will hear the case against ministries for it.
Do depression and anxiety raise your risk of cancer? New study says no
Scientists have long thought that depression and anxiety can lead to a higher risk of cancer. A new study shows that this may not be the case.
