Smoking
10 mistakes that cost you thousands of shekels a year
A practical guide for those who are tired of financial naivety and want to regain control of their bank account.
Collective trauma reminders trigger immediate cannabis, tobacco cravings, Hebrew U. study finds
Teen e-cigarette use surpasses regular cigarettes for first time, Health Ministry report finds
The reason why smokers arrive too late to the doctor
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.
Not only black lungs: Carpets retain a stubborn grip on pollutants from tobacco smoke
US Department of Energy study finds ozone generators are only partially effective at cleaning rugs exposed to cigarette toxins.
This week in Jerusalem: Money time
A weekly round-up of city affairs.
Israel could save 79,000 lives in 25 years - here's how
HEALTH AFFAIRS: Dr. Gary Ginsberg reveals his plan to make Israelis healthier.
1.1 billion smokers remain worldwide on 'World No-Smoking Day'
Israel Cancer Association warns that almost every hour, one Israeli dies from diseases caused by active or passive smoking
Vapes may have dangerous 'Nice Guy' drugs, THC - Israeli Health Ministry
Synthetic drugs called ADB-BUTINACA and MDMB-4en-Pinaca, part of the Nice Guy “family” of synthetic drugs, have been identified in these products, Israel's Health Ministry said.
Smoking on your balcony? You're still endangering your children - study
A new Israeli study from Tel Aviv University found that even outside, six out of 10 children are at risk of being harmed by tobacco smoke.
Cigarettes distributed to Haredi children on Purim
The Israel Cancer Association denounced the distribution of cigarettes to children at a Purim gathering of Hassidim with their rabbi in the city of El’ad.
Significant increase in number of smokers in detoxification programs - report
The Ministry of Health reported that in 2021, Israel saw an 18% increase in smokers trying to get help to quit their habit.
Gov't is speaking from both sides of its mouth on smoking
Finance Minister Smotrich lowered the e-cigs tax, while Health Ministry officials stress their toxic effects on health but 'do nothing serious.'
