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Social isolation is as bad for you as smoking, experts say

Physically, social ties can affect the cardiovascular, immune, and digestive systems. For instance, low levels of social support have been linked to elevated inflammation

Gal Perlman, Davidson Institute of Science | 05.16.25

Health Ministry warns of synthetic drug found in e-cigarettes after teens hospitalized

Health officials issue warning over 'The Bulldog' e-cigs containing dangerous synthetic drug that can cause hallucinations, seizures, heart and kidney damage — and even death, as 2 teens hospitalized after using it

Or Hadar | 05.12.25

עישון סיגריה אלקטרונית סיגריות אלקטרוניות

E-cigarettes as addictive as traditional cigarettes, study finds

A Canadian study found that dual users of regular and e-cigarettes showed similar addiction levels to exclusive e-cigarette users, while non-smokers who vape reported lower dependence — though nicotine products still caused notable addiction

Or Hadar | 03.28.25

Israel mandates new graphic health labels of tobacco packaging to combat smoking

Health Ministry unveils sweeping tobacco regulations with graphic warnings, stricter e-cigarette controls and community-focused campaigns to combat rising addiction amid lax enforcement and wartime

Or Hadar | 03.07.25

חפיסת סיגריות עם תמונת נזקי עישון מאוסטרליה

Israeli study reveals graphic cigarette warnings fall flat; what actually works?

Tel Aviv University researchers find fear-based smoking warnings ineffective, urging shift to positive strategies; they recommend success stories from ex-smokers, descriptions of post-quitting life and practical advice to help smokers manage withdrawal

Prof. Laura Rosen, Prof. Nurit Guttman, Dr. Vicki Myers | 01.16.25

האגודה האמריקנית לסרטן בחנה גורמי סיכון לסרטן - הניתנים למניעה

Lifestyle counts: Experts say about 40% of cancer cases are preventable

American Cancer Society study finds about half of cancer-attributed death are preventable when the leading factor is smoking and the second is being overweight; 'More than 80% of lung cancer cases are related to smoking'

Ron Crissy | 10.28.24

Israeli teen hospitalized in serious condition after using e-cigarette

Schneider Children's Medical Center physician recalls a 17-year-old being brought in coughing large amounts of blood before being diagnosed with a pulmonary hemorrhage

Adir Yanko | 10.23.24

Kicking and smoking: The soccer players who are not afraid to play with fire

'There are things that I don't change in my personal life and it's nobody's business if I smoke,' says Wojciech Szczęsny, reigniting the heated debate over players who choose a decidedly unhealthy way to 'relax'

Yair Kattan | 10.14.24

Israeli anti-cancer group challenges duty-free tobacco tax exemption in High Court

Israel Cancer Association asserts Finance Ministry's decision to forgo enacting bill to remove tax benefits from duty-free shops endangers public health

Lital Dobrovitsky | 06.27.24

Israeli smokers take 'toll' on health system, die 10 years before others

Ahead of World No-Tabaco Day, Dr. Emilia Hardak says number of smokers in the Israeli public is increasing despite well-known adverse effects on the body and even potential early death

Alexandra Lukash | 05.31.24

'Silent killer': High blood pressure cases skyrocket in last 3 decades

For the past 30 years, there has been a significant global increase in the number of adults experiencing hypertension, with the figure rising from 650 million to 1.3 billion; Report underlines that approximately half of those affected are oblivious to their condition, often going untreated

Dr. Itay Gal | 09.26.23

Smoke and mirrors: Israel busts 6 tons of hookah tobacco smuggled in pebbles

Some 10,000 artificial fiberglass pebbles containing hookah tobacco intercepted in shipment from Egypt; Tax Authority says seized goods would have yielded NIS 2.5 million in taxes

Gad Lior | 09.19.23

Nearly 5 million travelers expected to pass through Ben Gurion airport during holiday season

Israelis are primed to spend the upcoming holidays overseas, with US, UK, Cyprus popular destinations, and they will be able to smoke while they wait for their planes; Health ministry officials are irate about reintroducing airport smoking zones

Roi Rubinstein | 09.13.23

Youth smoking rates soar in Israel, raising concerns

Report reveals that, every year, the age of smokers is decreasing and there is insufficient enforcement and a lack of organized policies in Israel; 3% of sixth-grade children and 10% of 10th-grade youth reported using e-cigarettes in the past 30 days

Adir Yanko | 09.12.23

Every second household in Israel suffers from secondhand smoke, study shows

Study finds that only a quarter of those affected by secondhand smoke complain due to social norms and desire to have good relationships with neighbors - they prefer to avoid conflicts

Dr. Itay Gal | 08.13.23

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