Parents, Not Sirens, Drive Childrens Stress Levels During War, Researchers Say
A University of Haifa survey, led by Prof. Yael Mayer, reveals Israeli children's stress during the March conflict with Iran is linked to parental distress.
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COVID-19 May Increase Lung Cancer Vulnerability, Study Warns
An Israeli-U.S. study by Hebrew University and Marshall University suggests COVID-19 may modestly increase lung cancer risk via its spike protein.
RedHill Biopharma Drug Gets FDA Boost for Treating Childhood Cancer
RedHill Biopharma's investigational drug opaganib has received FDA rare pediatric disease designation for treating neuroblastoma in children.
Israeli Infant Receives First Gene Therapy for Rare Genetic Epilepsy
An 8-month-old infant in Israel received the first experimental gene therapy for rare WWOX-related epilepsy at Schneider Children's Hospital in Petah Tikva.
44 Israelis Hospitalized Since Renewal of Iranian Attacks
Since Iran's renewed attacks, 44 Israelis have been hospitalized, with one still in mild condition. The Health Ministry advises early preparation.
Israel Makes Preparations for Possible Ebola Outbreaks
Israel's Ministry of Health is proactively preparing for possible Ebola outbreaks by assessing its healthcare system and monitoring global developments.
7% of Older Israelis Are Visually Impaired
A recent survey shows 7% of older Israelis (65+) are visually impaired, a statistic impacting employment and financial stability.
Mentally ill individuals residing in a family-owned apartment are not eligible for rent assistance | Committee Chairman MK Volodiger: “An absurd situation that cannot be reconciled”
A committee chair calls it an "absurd situation" that mentally ill individuals in family-owned apartments are denied rent assistance.
Study Points to New Treatment Strategy for Prostate Cancer
An Israeli-led study by Prof. Yosef Yarden at the Weizmann Institute identifies a gene fusion mechanism causing prostate cancer resistance to standard hormone.
Arab Society Health Ambassadors Scholarship Program Aims to reate More Arab Health Professionals
Israel's Ministry of Health introduces the Arab Society Health Ambassadors Scholarship Program to boost Arab healthcare professionals and reduce health.
Israeli Medical Students Join Kenyan Hospitals in New Humanitarian Training Program
Hebrew University and Hadassah Medical Center students are in Kenya for a new humanitarian training program, focusing on emergency medicine and pediatric.
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.
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