Canine Obesity Linked to Blindness Potential Risk, Scientists Warn
Israeli scientists warn canine obesity significantly raises eye pressure, increasing glaucoma and potential blindness risk. A Hebrew University study found.
Monday, 16 February 2026
Health
Pesach Benson•
Breakthrough Implant Offers Hope for Millions with Diabetes
Israeli scientists at Technion unveil a breakthrough biological implant that could eliminate daily insulin injections for 9.2 million Type 1...
Labor Ministry•
Order bans medical air equipment sales from Salam Yaakov & Sons
Israel's Ministry of Labor bans medical air equipment sales from Salam Yaakov & Sons, pending safety inspection, after a fatal...
TPS-IL•
Simple Mindset Shift Reduces Teacher Burnout During Wartime, Scientists Say
New Israeli research reveals a simple mindset shift significantly reduces teacher burnout during wartime. A Hebrew University study surveyed 329...
Pesach Benson•
Disposable vs. Refillable E-Cigarettes: What Users’ Choices Reveal About Health Risks
New Israeli research from Hebrew University shows disposable vs. refillable e-cigarette users have distinct habits, influencing health risks and global...
Pesach Benson•
Oxygen Suit Failure Suspected in Deaths of Two Ashdod Refinery Workers
Two Ashdod refinery workers died after suspected oxygen suit failure on Wednesday. Israeli authorities are investigating the tragic industrial accident's...
Pesach Benson•
Not All Weight Loss Is Equal: Resistance Training Beats Diet or Cardio Alone, Scientists Say
An Israeli study from Tel Aviv University reveals resistance training is superior for weight loss, preserving muscle while cutting fat...
Pesach Benson•
Repeated Diets Can Improve Metabolic Health Even After Weight Regain, Study Finds
Israeli researchers at Ben-Gurion University show repeated dieting efforts deliver lasting metabolic health benefits, reducing abdominal fat even after weight.
Pesach Benson•
Emotional Support for Educators Improves Daycare Environments, Researchers Say
An Israeli study found structured emotional support for educators improves daycare environments, strengthening child relationships and preventing violence.
Pesach Benson and Omer Novoselsky•
Hair Hormone Levels May Reveal Strength of Mother-Child Emotional Connection, Study Finds
Israeli scientists at Ben-Gurion University found hair hormone levels, specifically oxytocin, predict the mother-child emotional bond. This 28-pair study offers.