Smoking

Electronic cigarette, real addiction: But there are ways to quit

Selena Gomez shared that quitting electronic cigarettes was difficult for her. Dr. Ariel Rokach explains what the aerosol inhaled into the lungs contains, and what tools can assist in quitting.

Vaping changed her voice, and when she tried to stop, she discovered how hard it is to quit. Selena Gomez.
Persistent cough

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

Pictorial warnings on cigarette packaging, now required by law.

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

 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


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.

 Starting at NIS 69, available on the Moshavnik website.

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.

 A woman undergoes a free mammogram inside Peru's first mobile unit for breast cancer detection, in Lima

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.

Picture of the view from Olmaya

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.

Discarded cigarettes; Illustrative.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

 A man poses for a picture, as he vapes at home in La Paz, Bolivia, February 2, 2019. Uploaded on 29/5/2024

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.

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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.

 Social media apps on a mobile phone.

Smoking increases the worst - and most dangerous - kind of belly fat

In an ironic twist, while many smoke to remain thin, researchers at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark found that smoking can lead to an increase in belly fat.

 A woman holds her cigarette as she smokes in Trafalgar Square in central London October 15, 2014.