93% of Israelis Are Exposed to Secondhand Smoke in Public Places
The Israel Cancer Association's new survey reveals 93% of Israelis are exposed to secondhand smoke, as CEO Moshe Bar-Haim warns of rising youth smoking.
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Medical Cannabis Overhaul Sparks Debate Over Smoking-Based Treatment
Israel's Health Ministry, led by Dr. Gilad Bodenheimer, proposes phasing out smoked medical cannabis within three years due to safety concerns.
Ministry of Health Issues Recommendations on Ebola Outbreak
Israel's Ministry of Health is tracking the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and advises against non-essential travel to affected areas.
Health Ministry Issues Travel Advisory Over Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa
Israel's Health Ministry advises against non-essential travel to Ebola-affected areas in DRC and Uganda, with nearly 1,000 cases reported.
Just finished my 6 month physical at Walter Reed Military Medical Center.
Donald Trump reports a "PERFECT" 6-month physical at Walter Reed, thanking doctors & staff before returning to the White House.
Two Fighting for Their Lives After Light Plane Crashes
Two men critically injured in a light plane crash near Moshav Tel Adashim, requiring advanced CPR and evacuation to Emek Medical Center.
Additional Committee Appointed to Review Safety at IVF Facilities After Safety Incidents
Following prior safety incidents at Assuta IVF units, the Ministry of Health has formed a new committee to review facility conduct and oversight mechanisms.
82% of Holocaust Survivors in Israel Not in Good Health
A new survey shows 82% of Holocaust survivors in Israel are not in good health, facing accessibility barriers to medical services despite ongoing treatment.
Workplace Death Toll Reached 69 in 2025, Israeli Lawmakers Hear
Israeli lawmakers learned 69 people died in workplace accidents in 2025, a figure called a "systemic failure" amid calls for urgent action.
Knesset Presses Health Ministry Over Rising Crohns, Colitis Rates
Israel's Knesset Health Committee pressed the Health Ministry on rising Crohn's and colitis rates, projected to exceed 100,000 by 2030.
Heat Wave Prompts Health Advisory Across Israel
Israel braces for a sharp, unseasonal heat wave on Tuesday, with the Health Ministry issuing advisories to protect vulnerable populations.
Foam Frenzy: 30 Students Hospitalized After Graduation Celebration Turns Chaotic
Around 30 Israeli students in Hadera were hospitalized with eye injuries from foam sprays during a graduation celebration, prompting safety warnings from.
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