Cigarettes

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.

UK smoking ban for younger generations passes first parliamentary hurdle

Sunak's plan to impose some of the world's strictest anti-smoking rules has angered some members of his governing Conservative Party.

By REUTERS
17/04/2024
Deep breaths: Smoking pollution in Tel Aviv

Israel Cancer Association warns public not to give children cigarettes on Purim

Ahead of Purim, the Israel Cancer Association (ICA) calls on public figures here to refrain from distributing cigarettes to children at Purim events.

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.

By PR
27/01/2024

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.

By IRIT MENTESH/WALLA!
23/11/2023

E-cigarettes reduce testicle size and sperm count - new study

A groundbreaking study uncovers the harmful effects of electronic cigarettes on male reproductive health.

Taking a puff: Wasp spotted holding cigarette in Israel's Mitzpe Ramon

A wasp was seen clutching a cigarette filter in the Mitzpe Ramon crater. One man in the area saw it and took a stunning wildlife photo.

By ZIV REINSTEIN/WALLA!
29/08/2023
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