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


Israel's top cigarette firm drove haredi smoking addiction with targeted ads

Using loopholes to the laws banning the advertisement of tobacco products, Philip Morris International spent NIS 3 million on targeted smoking and vaping ads in the haredi sector.

 An ultra orthodox Jewish man smokes at the entrance of a store in the Kfar Habad.

Why does Israel's top cigarette-maker want people to stop smoking?

Philip Morris International wants Israelis to stop smoking cigarettes, and move toward alternatives like vaping — but Israeli tax regulation is standing in the way of the shift.

Deep breaths: Smoking pollution in Tel Aviv

Keep your home safe this Hannukah

By being as diligent as we can around electricity and heating, we can have a safe and warm holiday season. 

 Hannukiah.

E-cigarettes are more dangerous than you can imagine. Here's why

Many smokers know that the vapor-liquid in electronic cigarettes has nicotine and flavoring agents, but many don't know about the toxic ingredients.


How an Israeli 20-year-old who never smoked got advanced lung cancer

At age 20, Geula Marx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite her young age and that she had never smoked. The disease was discovered at stage 4 with brain metastases. Never ignore suspicious symptom

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Smoking around children could harm their children as well - study

Fathers’ smoking around their young sons could raise the risk of asthma for their future grandchildren according to a recent study.

Cigarettes and ashtray, illustrative

This is why so many people have a cigarette with their morning coffee

Smoking disgusts many people, yet many smokers start their day with a cup of coffee and a cigarette. A new study researched why people feel that this is an ideal combination.

 Cup of coffee

Smoking tobacco while pregnant may harm child brain development - study

Can smoking while pregnant harm your child's brain? According to this study, it could lead to significant brain development issues 10 years down the line.

Deep breaths: Smoking pollution in Tel Aviv

‘Too little exercise, too much obesity and too much smoking’ - health survey

Latest national health survey shows Israeli adults of all backgrounds have plenty of room for improvement.

A woman smokes a cigarette as she sits on a bench in Liverpool, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Liverpool, Britain, May 26, 2020

These seven healthy habits effectively reduce chances of a stroke - study

A new study found that there are seven health tools that can reduce your risk of suffering from one of the most dangerous medical conditions. These are the findings.

 Illustrative image of a girl in a facemask eating a cucumber, October