Smoking
Collective trauma reminders trigger immediate cannabis, tobacco cravings, Hebrew U. study finds
Hebrew University researchers said reminders of the October 7 attack may prompt regular users to seek cannabis or nicotine as a rapid psychological defense against existential fear.
Teen e-cigarette use surpasses regular cigarettes for first time, Health Ministry report finds
The reason why smokers arrive too late to the doctor
International 'No Smoking Day' highlights the dangers of tobacco
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.
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.
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.
Thailand to ban recreational cannabis use by year-end, health minister says
Tens of thousands of cannabis shops have sprung up in the past few years in an industry projected to be worth up to $1.2 billion by 2025.
Smotrich finally agrees to equal taxation on e-cigs and regular cigarettes
Among the signatories were the Association of Public Health Physicians, the Israel Medical Association (IMA), the group for smoking prevention and cessation in the IMA, and others.
Coming soon in Israel: Graphic warnings of smoking damage on cigarette packets
A survey conducted by ICA has revealed that 84.4% of Israel's public is in favor of graphic warnings with photographs on boxes.
Smoking and Your Skin: Unveiling the Hidden Consequences
Uncovering the Damaging Effects of Smoking on Skin Health.
How is smoking linked to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias? - study
By analyzing data on people who had quit smoking years before, the researchers found that their brains remained permanently smaller than those of people who had never smoked.
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.
