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Ten months after a toddler was critically injured from electrocution in an Eilat hotel lobby, his parents demand answers as the case remains pending at the State Attorney's Office.

The Ministry of Health reported a malfunction in Gemidor BRCA1 genetic screening kits, risking 100 false negative results out of 90,000 tests. Affected individuals will be proactively contacted for re-testing.

The Israeli Ministry of Health is advancing regulations to mandate adding iodine to household table salt within two years, addressing severe deficiencies found in 60% of children and 85% of pregnant women.

The Bat Yam Magistrate's Court ordered a clinic owner and a dentist to pay 130,000 NIS to a patient after a court expert found that two teeth were extracted without justification and implants were poorly fitted.

A 58-year-old woman in Greece sneezed out sheep botfly larvae, leading doctors to discover ten live larvae and an intact pupa in her sinus, marking an unprecedented global medical first of pupation inside a human body.

A groom suffering from a severe migraine hours before his wedding was saved by staff at the Clalit Lin Medical Center in Haifa, who successfully administered his innovative medication.

The Ministry of Health has issued an urgent warning after a rabid jackal was detected in Ma'ayan Baruch in the Upper Galilee. Anyone exposed to stray animals in the area between August 20 and September 3 is urged to seek medical evaluation.

A report by "Green Now" warns that Israel's strategic Mountain Aquifer is facing severe contamination from 65 million cubic meters of untreated Palestinian sewage flowing annually into Judea and Samaria's groundwater.

The Sea of Galilee Crossing has been postponed from September 19 to November 14, 2026, following Ministry of Health guidelines. Purchased tickets remain valid, and full refunds are available.

The Tel Aviv Regional Labor Court has recognized a stroke suffered by a 60-year-old Israel Airports Authority supervisor as a work injury, linking it to a heated argument with a colleague.

A 17-year-old high school student from Kfar Yona was rushed to Meir Medical Center after losing consciousness from severe alcohol poisoning at an outdoor party on the eve of the school year.

A coalition of 28 leading Israeli academics and NGO directors has demanded that political party leaders commit to implementing the National Food Security plan, as 27.1% of Israelis face food insecurity.

Three children were hospitalized at Sheba Medical Center with severe esophageal injuries after swallowing lithium button batteries. Doctors warn of rapid, life-threatening chemical burns and urge immediate emergency care.

A 20-year-old Israeli man has been hospitalized with a severe microsporidium eye infection after swimming in the Sea of Galilee, prompting urgent health warnings.

A study of 272,475 UK Biobank participants links high blood levels of the amino acid tyrosine to a shorter lifespan in men by about 0.91 years, with no significant effect seen in women. Experts advise against long-term tyrosine supplementation without medical consultation.

Billionaire Bill Ackman is investing over $400 million to launch a brain research institute after his daughter Lucy suffered a severe brain hemorrhage. The project follows a historic FDA emergency clearance for experimental cell therapy.

A rabid dog found in Eli bit children and triggered emergency veterinary protocols, highlighting a concerning geographic spread of rabies cases from northern regions into central Israel.

A Ministry of Health report reveals Israeli home hospitalizations grew from 136 in 2018 to 38,000 in 2024, replacing 12% of internal medicine ward stays. However, severe funding uncertainty and geographic disparities persist.

Israel's Ministry of Health reports a 280-fold surge in acute home hospitalizations, rising from 136 in 2018 to 38,000 in 2024. The service now handles 10% of internal medicine cases, backed by a 220 million shekel budget.

Dead fish washing ashore in Netanya and swimmer illnesses in Tel Aviv have raised concerns over recent chemical discharges near Ashkelon. Government authorities deny any link to the anti-algae experiment.

A new US study reveals that alcohol-attributed cancer deaths have more than doubled over 33 years. Experts warn that even a single daily glass of wine increases the risk of developing several types of cancer.

Four children aged two to five were rushed to Safra Children's Hospital at Sheba Medical Center with severe finger injuries caused by heavy doors. Doctors performed emergency reattachment surgeries and issued critical safety guidelines.

Researchers at Tufts University discovered that phytoene, a colorless compound in tomatoes, significantly reduces fatty liver disease development by activating fat-burning proteins.

A 9-year-old boy is in serious condition at Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa after contracting the rare Naegleria fowleri amoeba. The Ministry of Health reported that the boy, who is on a ventilator, swam at Kursi Beach on the Sea of Galilee prior to hospitalization.

A 9-year-old boy is in intensive care at Rambam Hospital after contracting the rare Naegleria Fowleri amoeba. Health officials linked the infection to swimming at Sea of Galilee's Kursi Beach.

Israel, a 56-year-old father of eight, has donated a kidney to a stranger years after giving part of his liver to his daughter. He is the first in Israel to complete two live organ donations altruistically.

A clinical trial in the UK reveals that the GALEAS Bladder genetic urine test detects bladder cancer with high accuracy, potentially saving thousands from invasive cystoscopy procedures.

A comprehensive study by Reichman University reveals a sharp rise in addictive behaviors among Israeli youth, with one in five high schoolers viewing pornography daily and anxiety levels remaining 48% higher than in 2019.

Renowned neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman shared a practical eye-movement protocol on 'The Diary of a CEO' podcast. The technique aims to signal the nervous system to relax and help people fall back asleep during middle-of-the-night awakenings.

The story of Hadar Ohayon, who fell into severe drug addiction at Tel Aviv's central bus station at age 18, survived a coma, and has now returned to help other homeless youth.

Advanced biochemistry and microscopy reveal that human tears function as an active detoxification system. The molecular structure and crystallization patterns of tears vary significantly depending on the emotional trigger.

Ten babies in ten hours. One after another, five sets of twins were born this week at the Wolfson Medical Center, an unusual sequence of births that turned a routine day in the delivery rooms into an event that neither the staff nor the five families will soon forget. Accompanying the sequence of births was Dr. Laura, one of the obstetricians at the facility.

Yitzhak Aloni's advanced age caused many experts to give up in the face of the severe difficulty in swallowing that threatened his life. But at the Kaplan Medical Center of the Clalit Group, a multidisciplinary team led by Dr. Yael Shapira Galitz refused to surrender to age and restored Yitzhak's taste for life.

One of the characteristic and troubling aspects of the 'third age' is memory decline. Is this an inevitable verdict or something that can be changed? We explore the concept of a 'brain gym' and the phenomenon of 'super-agers'.

A new study has found that catching up on sleep on weekends is beneficial for the body. Experts suggest that an extra 1 hour and 27 minutes of sleep is the ideal amount to reduce health risks.

Memory decline with age is a common concern, but not a life sentence. Researchers explain how lifestyle, 'brain gym' exercises, and the phenomenon of 'super-agers' can help maintain cognitive function for years to come.

The Ministry of Health has recommended temporarily halting fishing in the area where treatment against algae proliferation was carried out near desalination plants in the Mediterranean Sea, due to uncertainty regarding the identity of the algae and the effects of the treatment. The ministry emphasizes: there is no proven danger, there is no impediment to consuming fish currently on the market, and...

S. and A. chose to have a home birth, but a conflict arose at the hospital over the staff's demand to vaccinate the baby against tetanus. The parents stated there was no reason for the procedure. After being discharged, a police officer and a social worker arrived with a court order requiring the vaccination. The order has since been stayed, and a hearing is scheduled.

The Water Authority took an unusual step and dumped dangerous pesticides from the air at a dosage 27 times higher than the standard, a short distance from declared beaches, and the health implications for the public and fishing in the area are now being examined.

Sushi, sashimi, and canned food lovers might find it hard to digest the following findings: a new study published in the scientific journal Ocean and Coastal Research reveals that one of the most common and best-selling tuna species in the world is swimming while infested with parasitic worms. A team of researchers from the Federal University of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil analyzed 53 tuna...