Health Inequality in Israel Deepened by War, Infrastructure Gaps, Ministry Reports
The Israeli Health Ministry’s 2023 Health Equity Report, released Monday, highlighted wide gaps in health outcomes and services between ...
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Mouse Whisker Study Could Revolutionize Prosthetics and Assistive Tech
Israeli scientists uncovered a surprising twist in how mice perceive their environment: they may be "hearing" through their whiskers, and ...
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.
One-Year-Old Dies of Measles in Israel; Health Ministry Urges Vaccination
Israel's Health Ministry reports a one-year-old unvaccinated infant died of measles, the 13th death, urging routine vaccinations for infants and at-risk.
Israeli Study Reveals Skin as an Active, Immune-Linked Organ
An Israeli study reveals skin as an active, immune-linked organ, with a single gene coordinating physical and immune defenses. This research offers new insights.
Vouchers Tied to Blood Sugar Targets Improve Diabetes Outcomes, Israeli Study Finds
An Israeli study from Jerusalem finds financial vouchers tied to blood sugar targets significantly improve diabetes outcomes, comparable to adding new drugs for.
Noninvasive Magnetic Brain Stimulation Offers New Hope for PTSD Patients
Israeli research brings new hope for PTSD patients. Noninvasive magnetic brain stimulation, led by Tel Aviv University, significantly reduces intrusive.
Red Traffic Light Saves Stroke Victim’s Life
A red traffic light in Rishon LeZion saved 75-year-old Moshe Ami Benita's life after he suffered a stroke. A passing MDA paramedic quickly intervened.
More Than Half of Online Abuse Reports Now Come from Child Victims Themselves, Israel Finds
Israeli children are now the primary source for online abuse reports, with 54% of 16,292 incidents in 2025 coming directly from young victims as total cases.
Third Kidney Failure Case Linked to Hair Straightening Reported in Two Months
Shaare Zedek Medical Center reports a third kidney failure case linked to hair straightening in two months, with a 19-year-old hospitalized.
Fallen Israeli Soldier Saves Life in Hospital’s 1,000th Lung Transplant
Fallen Israeli soldier Sgt. Maj. (res.) Asael Babad's lungs facilitated the Rabin Medical Center's 1,000th lung transplant, saving Amram Hazan.
Tiny Peptide Offers Big Hope for People Living with Epilepsy
Israeli scientists' new peptide offers hope for epilepsy patients, targeting disease progression and protecting brain function for 50 million worldwide.
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