Smoking
Three days of burning: Greece arrests woman suspected of starting wildfire with discarded cigarette
The Georgian was charged with unintentional arson, two fire brigade officials told Reuters on condition anonymity. Witnesses saw her drop a cigarette, one of the officials said.
The deadliest addiction: Israel is fighting a war against cigarettes and nicotine
After October 7, 2023: Israel’s smoking rates rise, worsening COPD risks
Report: One in five Israelis smokes, rate 30% higher than global average
One-in-five Israelis smoke cigarettes, 30% higher than global average, report finds
A first-of-its-kind survey among haredi youth found that 54% of those in high schools and 80% of those in dropout programs have experimented with smoking.
One-third of Israelis have started or resumed smoking amid ongoing war - survey
“The findings are deeply troubling,” said Moshe Bar-Haim, CEO of the Israel Cancer Association. “Smoking shortens life expectancy and causes numerous diseases and deaths.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
