Smoking

After October 7, 2023: Israel’s smoking rates rise, worsening COPD risks

Smoking rates are growing among young Israelis, said Fridlender, an internationally renowned researcher of neutrophil white blood cells of the immune system, especially their role in lung cancer.

 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.
 Report: One in five Israelis smokes, rate 30% higher than global average.

Report: One in five Israelis smokes, rate 30% higher than global average

Deep breaths: Smoking pollution in Tel Aviv

One-in-five Israelis smoke cigarettes, 30% higher than global average, report finds

Deep breaths: Smoking pollution in Tel Aviv

One-third of Israelis have started or resumed smoking amid ongoing war - survey


Study shows home smoking leads to genetic changes in children's DNA

This change in gene expression due to secondhand smoke exposure may make children more vulnerable to disease as adults.

 Study shows home smoking leads to genetic changes in children's DNA. Illustration.

Osaka bans smoking on public streets ahead of 2025 World Expo

The move comes "to improve the environment and beautify the city in a way that is appropriate for an international tourist city," according to the statement. 

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A pack a day for 10 years? That’s ~10% less salary. Researchers link smoking to earnings

Negative income impact strongest among younger, less-educated smokers, Finnish research reveals.

 A pack a day for 10 years? That’s about 10% less in salary. Researchers calculate ratio between smoking habits and earning potential.

Want to stop smoking? $700 in rewards can really help, study says

“We wanted to find out if giving people rewards helps them to quit smoking in the long term," said Professor Caitlin Notley, lead author of the study from UEA’s Norwich Medical School.

 Want to stop smoking? $700 in rewards can really help, study says.

Why are cigarette prices climbing? Breaking down the latest increase

This increase is similar to the one that occurred in March 2024, when the government raised the purchase tax on cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and roll-your-own tobacco.

 Janine Schulzki, tobacconist and owner of a kiosk, sorts cigarette boxes with an affixed, self-made cigarette labels displaying graphic images in her shop in Berlin February

Each cigarette reduces life expectancy by 20 minutes, study finds

If a smoker who smokes 10 cigarettes daily quits on January 1st, they can prevent losing a full day of life by January 8th.

 Each cigarette reduces life expectancy by 20 minutes, study finds.

Milan imposes near-total outdoor smoking ban starting January 1

The new regulation will prohibit smoking in all public or publicly accessible outdoor spaces, including sidewalks, squares, outdoor cafés, and parks.

 Milan imposes near-total outdoor smoking ban starting January 1.

Heavy smokers may need 25 years for heart disease risk to match that of non-smokers after quitting

Study reveals ex-smokers with over eight pack-years have similar heart attack risk as current smokers.

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Things that will make your sukkah comfortable and inviting

As Sukkot takes on new meaning as a symbol of resilience and hope, ensure maximum comfort in your sukkah.

 Starting at NIS 69, available on the Moshavnik website.

More smoking, more obesity, more sleep medication use - report

The report shows a rise in medication use, obesity, and smoking, a decline in cancer screenings, concerns over excessive sleep, and anti-anxiety drug consumption.

 A woman undergoes a free mammogram inside Peru's first mobile unit for breast cancer detection, in Lima

Olmaya celebrates 10 years with meat and wine festival on Jerusalem's Promenade

Olmaya event hall's 10th anniversary features the Mee(a)t Festival Garden, offering kosher meat, wine, and more, from July 30 to August 8.

Picture of the view from Olmaya