E-cigarettes

Who uses e-cigs? Israeli study sheds light on electronic cigarette use - study

Hebrew University of Jerusalem study reveals distinct adult-use patterns of electronic cigarettes in the US and Israel.

 The many colors and shapes of flavored e-cigs.
 Juul's e-cigarettes been banned in the US since 2022.

FDA lifts ban on Juul's e-cigarette, authorizes US sales

 A woman smokes a cigarette in Nijmegen, Netherlands May 30, 2024.

Why health experts want you to reconsider that post-sex cigarette

 While e-cigarettes have been found to increase the chances of quitting smoking more than patches, gums, lozenges, or other nicotine replacement therapies, concerns are rising for those who start vaping without prior smoking habits.

How text messages can help you stop vaping


One in five Israeli adults are smokers, rates climbing among haredi population

Israel falls behind in terms of smoking, as smoking rate in the US has declined significantly, with about 12.5% of adults currently smoking cigarettes, down from 20.9% in 2005.

 Cigarette packets highlighting the health risks of smoking shown at a convenience store in Tzfat, northern Israel, December 20, 2019.

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.

 Head of the Religious Zionist Party MK Bezalel Smotrich speaks during a rally against the Israeli government in Tel Aviv, December 7, 2021.

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.

If you need surgery, it may be time to quit smoking (illustrative)

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

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


France to ban disposable e-cigarettes, PM says

The government does not plan to raise taxes on tobacco next year after an increase this year, the prime minister said.

 The many colors and shapes of flavored e-cigs.

Israel's Health Ministry updates tactics to fight smoking

After decades of a poor record of fighting smoking, the Health Ministry issues an "action plan" and requests public comments.


Israel, US don't restrict e-cig flavorings

Study reveals that most youngsters would stop vaping on electronic cigarettes if they lacked added sweet flavors, menthol synthetic cooling agents.

 The many colors and shapes of flavored e-cigs.

E-cig sparks panic after exploding in overhead bin on flight

Several passengers pulled out their bags and bravely tried to put out the fire sparked by the e-cig with their bare hands.

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16-year-old Israeli dies after e-cig caused collapsed lung

A link has been found between e-cigs and heart attacks, strokes and high blood pressure.

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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.

 Cigarette packets highlighting the health risks of smoking shown at a convenience store in Tzfat, northern Israel, December 20, 2019.