All About the Date-Rape Drug
Drug usage that makes a victim feel faint with the intention of committing a crime (such as rape, robbery, etc.) is a long-standing problem in Israel and around the globe.
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Latest Israel.com reporting in Health — headlines, updates, and analysis from our newsroom.
Sleep’s Ancient Purpose Offers Clues for Fighting Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Israeli researchers reveal sleep's ancient purpose, dating back to jellyfish, is vital for nerve cell protection. Improving sleep quality may slow Alzheimer's.
Over 10,000 Hospital Beds Unprotected Against Rocket Attacks, Israeli Report Warns
An Israeli State Comptroller report warns over 10,000 hospital beds (56%) lack protection from rocket attacks, endangering patients and staff across Israel's.
Brain Synchronization During Social Interaction Tied to Mental Resilience, Study Says
Brain synchronization predicts mental resilience, a Haifa study reveals. Stronger social synchrony reduces post-traumatic stress after Oct 7.
Agricultural Lands To Be Used for PTSD Suffers
Israel's Ministry of Agriculture and Israel Land Authority will establish therapeutic farms on agricultural lands for PTSD sufferers, at-risk youth.
Rabies Infected Sheep Found in the Galilee
Rabies infected sheep found near Ghajar village in Upper Galilee; five people exposed and referred for preventive treatment.
Israel Reports First Avian Flu Outbreak of 2025–26 Season in Commercial Poultry
Israel confirms its first H5N1 avian flu outbreak of the 2025-26 season in commercial poultry, affecting 2,000 ducks in Moshav Sde Yaakov. A 10km quarantine.
Biotech Breakthrough Lets Doctors Track Immunity in Minutes
An Israeli biotech breakthrough from the Weizmann Institute of Science allows doctors to track immunity to new viruses in minutes, crucial for future pandemic.
Breakthrough Offers Hope for Treating Breast Cancer That Spreads to the Brain
Israeli scientists from Tel Aviv University made a breakthrough, discovering how breast cancer adapts to the brain, paving the way for new treatments for 10-15%.
Research Offers Roadmap for More Effective Antibiotic Treatments
New Israeli research offers a roadmap for more effective antibiotic treatments by revealing two distinct bacterial growth-arrest states. This discovery will.
First Gynecological Center Dedicated to Girls Opens in Haifa
Israel's north now has its first gynecological center for girls aged 0-22 at Haifa's Bnai Zion Medical Center, providing specialized, age-appropriate care.
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