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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.

Hostage survivor Elia Cohen and his wife, Nova survivor Ziv Avod, are furious at Israelis who choose to travel to the BOOM trance festival, which announced a donation for humanitarian aid in Gaza: "Everything goes to Hamas, whoever buys a ticket is funding murder."

The Ministry of Health publishes new recommendations for dealing with increasing usage: no screens until age two, smartphone only from age 13, and social media from age 15. Moshe Bar Siman-Tov: "A critical impact on public health, mental health, and health in general."

Vaccines will arrive gradually at clinics over the coming weeks. Health funds are calling on the public, especially high-risk populations, to get vaccinated as soon as the vaccines arrive. Last year, six children died from the virus.

MADA teams summoned to a home in Bnei Brak found the toddler with impaired consciousness. After maneuvers to extract the foreign object, he regained full consciousness and was evacuated to the hospital in stable condition.

The 41-year-old fitness trainer, who is moments away from giving birth, reveals the difficult days she is going through: collapse due to anemia, vomiting, fainting, and a women's emergency room where, according to her, she had to fight to receive an urgent iron infusion, until she turned to Instagram and received completely different treatment. "Suddenly four phone calls - 'we want to help'"

Romi Midani, 25, set out to photograph her friends whose lives have changed since that "Black Saturday" — Nova survivors, soldiers, and young people who lost their loved ones. From this, the project "So if this is life — let us live" was born, shot simply, with a black screen, a chair, and one person in front of the camera.

Beilinson Hospital recently treated a 60-year-old man who spent time with his grandchildren at an amusement park in Italy, and upon returning to Israel, doctors discovered he was suffering from a brain hemorrhage. Against the backdrop of a CNN investigation that exposed a series of severe brain injuries linked to a roller coaster in the US, including two deaths, experts in Israel are also warning...

Have you also heard that eating at night will cause you to gain weight and that you should stop eating by eight in the evening at the latest? So here is what the dietitian has to say on the subject. The good news: it's not really true. "What you eat is more important than when you eat it." On the other hand - there are some situations where it is still recommended to avoid eating at late hours.

According to the Israel Cancer Association's estimate, about 5,870 women in Israel are expected to be diagnosed with the disease by the end of 2026. New studies have found a link between night shifts and increased risk, while weight-loss injections and physical activity have been linked to reduced risk. The forecast for the coming years points to a further increase in the number of those diagnosed...

The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Environmental Protection reported mosquitoes carrying the virus in Ramat HaSharon and the regional councils of Emek Hefer, Lev HaSharon, and Eilot, joining a series of hotspots identified in recent weeks across the country. Since the beginning of the season, 20 patients have been diagnosed, one of whom died and another remains hospitalized. The Ministry...

Three siblings returned from a vacation in Greece with white spots on their faces. Their mother suspected a fungal infection, but a dermatologist explained that it is a common, non-contagious skin condition that often causes unnecessary panic among parents. The doctor noted: "We are seeing dozens of such cases."

The 63-year-old woman collapsed near the elevators at Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital. A doctor who had finished his shift and was passing by noticed her and immediately performed CPR. After her pulse returned, she collapsed again several times, underwent a catheterization, and was connected to an ECMO machine. After a prolonged struggle for her life, the mother recovered: "I received my life as a...

Progress in sugar monitoring has expanded our understanding of the link between nutrition, energy, and daily functioning. Improving concentration does not start with another coffee break, but with a better understanding of how our body reacts to food.

A patient who recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo has been placed in isolation at Ichilov Hospital after reporting symptoms. Laboratory tests are currently underway.

The Ministry of Health announced that several reports have been received stating that Dr. Michael Yanko, whose medical license was suspended for 15 years, continues to provide mental health consultations, including opinions for children and adolescents. The Ministry clarifies: "All opinions, certificates, and diagnoses provided by him are invalid."

In Israel, children are getting their first mobile phone as early as age 6-7, the youngest in the world, according to the "Attention Revolution" movement, which is expanding its activities this year to dozens of schools, communities, and kibbutzim, promoting parental agreements to delay the purchase. In the background: a massive settlement by Meta in the US to restrict minors on social networks...

Gilad was playing in his room when, in a moment of boredom, he put three small magnets in his mouth and swallowed them. His mother was convinced they would pass naturally, but decided to consult with their family doctor, who instructed her to go to the emergency room immediately. An X-ray revealed that the magnets had already attached to each other inside his body, and he was rushed for an urgent...

The boy went for an introductory dive with his family, and later entered the water with a mask connected to a snorkel. His parents noticed he was unresponsive and pulled him from the water blue, without a pulse or breathing. The director of the ER at Yoseftal Hospital, who had just finished a dive in the area, heard the calls for help and ran to the scene. He performed massive resuscitation on the...

What should you eat for breakfast before leaving for school, what should the sandwich in the bag include, and what type of bread should you choose? A dietitian provides a complete guide for a successful and healthy return to studies.

Former Knesset member and journalist Shelly Yachimovich published an update on her condition and answered questions from the public. She explained how the tumor was diagnosed at an early stage and clarified that the new pancreatic cancer drug is not currently relevant for her.

Squeezing, using toothpaste, constant touching, or ignoring recurring pimples — attempts to make a pimple disappear quickly can actually worsen the inflammation, prolong healing time, and leave marks. These are the mistakes dermatologists recommend avoiding, and what to do instead.

The child was seriously injured and evacuated to the hospital while unconscious. According to initial reports, he was allegedly locked in his room and attempted to exit via the balcony before falling into the building's parking lot. The incident is under investigation.

A patient suffering from dementia began to choke in the geriatric ward at the Ziv Medical Center, and her blood oxygen level dropped. An examination revealed a large hair tie at the entrance to the esophagus that was blocking more than 80% of the airway. Two doctors extracted it using an optical fiber and forceps. "If we hadn't arrived in time, the patient would have died."

Weight loss drugs have become a central tool in treating obesity, including among adolescents, but alongside the medical success, worrying evidence of the development of eating disorders following rapid weight loss is beginning to emerge. Experts warn that precisely when the weight appears normal, dangerous medical and psychological signs may be hidden, requiring close monitoring and special...

Bohbot, who returned last October after 738 days in Hamas captivity, and his wife Rivka welcomed their daughter this morning, a little sister to their firstborn son, Raem.

Following a performance, Eden Ben Zaken discovered her custom-made in-ear monitor, valued at 12,000 NIS, had been stolen. The thief remains unidentified, and no police report has been filed.

A year-and-a-half-old toddler from the north took advantage of a brief moment when his mother looked away, climbed onto a high drawer, and began chewing an AA battery. The battery casing tore, and a chemical substance reached his intestines. After he began drooling and vomiting, he underwent a gastroscopy, which revealed mild irritation in the esophagus. After two days, his condition improved, and...

Are your sugar tests normal? This does not always mean everything is fine. Experts explain why metabolic medicine is no longer satisfied with just one index, and which early signs can indicate that the body is already on the way to diabetes, fatty liver, or heart disease — long before symptoms appear.

Nail fungus is no longer the domain of the elderly alone; young people who spend time in the gym, at the pool, and in beauty salons may be more exposed. Why this happens, what the risk factors are, and how to reduce the risk – without giving up your grooming and training routine.

A six-month-old infant suffered from coughing, shortness of breath, and vomiting and was treated repeatedly with inhalations and medications, but his condition did not improve. Only when he arrived at the Assuta Ashdod Public Hospital did an X-ray reveal that a pack of staple pins was in his body, some of which had already pierced the esophageal wall. Teams from three units were required for a...

The extreme heat waves hitting Israel are a significant health risk, especially among sensitive populations. An expert explains how to distinguish between dehydration and heat stroke, how to prevent them, and what treatment is required.

In the Israeli summer, it is hard to imagine a day without an air conditioner. But improper use can cause dryness in the eyes and respiratory tract, worsen allergies and asthma, and even affect the quality of the air we breathe. The good news is that a few simple habits can make all the difference.

The 37-year-old reality star is seen jumping on a person who, according to him, "took" over two million shekels from him, choking, hitting, and kicking him, until two people present are forced to struggle with him and pull him away. All this in his father's restaurant, as he warned earlier today, admitting: "My behavior is not the most balanced."

In the not-so-distant past, people visited an ophthalmologist mainly when their glasses no longer fit or when they were diagnosed with conditions like cataracts. Today, thanks to advanced examinations, more precise treatments, and a broad view of all parts of the eye, it is possible to identify problems earlier, tailor more accurate solutions, and in some cases, prevent significant deterioration...

Assuta Ashdod Hospital announced that premature baby Hadar Cohen, whose mother was killed in a severe car accident in Ashdod in mid-July, has passed away despite intensive medical efforts.

It can arrive in the middle of life, when the career is at its peak, the children are still at home, and there are many plans for the future. But alongside the difficulty of dementia and Alzheimer's, many families are forced to deal with shame, concealment, and friends who do not always know how to react.

A massive study examining dozens of side effects attributed to popular cholesterol-lowering drugs has found that only four are actually caused by the treatment.

The Israeli summer does not have to stop your training routine, but it does require changing it. When heat stress and humidity rise, even a routine workout can become a burden on the body and lead to dehydration, heat exhaustion, and even heatstroke. How to train correctly on heatwave days, which workouts are more dangerous, and when must you stop?

A stem cell transplant from a donor stopped a rare autoimmune disease for more than 15 years in two patients – but this treatment is still too dangerous for most patients.