Articles in "Health"
Knesset Examines Growing Use of Medical Cannabis Among PTSD-Afflicted Soldiers
The Knesset’s Special Committee for Combating Drug and Alcohol Abuse met on Wednesday to address the rising use of addictive substances ...
Over 10,000 Hospital Beds Unprotected Against Rocket Attacks, Israeli Report Warns
More than half of Israel’s hospital beds lack adequate protection from rocket and missile attacks, exposing patients and medical staff to ...
One in Three Israelis Seek Mental Health Support After Two Years of War
After two years of war, a third of Israelis report needing professional psychological support, highlighting a mounting mental health ...
Quick Thinking Saves 7-Year-Old at School Chanukah Party
A Chanukah celebration nearly turned tragic for a seven-year-old girl, but thanks to quick thinking by her teachers and rapid medical ...
Israel Faces Early Flu Surge; Health Ministry Urges Vaccinations
Israel is facing an early and severe flu season, prompting the Ministry of Health to urge the entire population to get vaccinated and for ...
Sudden Flu Death of Jerusalem Child Leads to Four Life-Saving Transplants
A six-year-old Jerusalem boy who died this week from an exceptionally rare flu complication has saved four lives through organ donation, ...
Digital Attention Exercises Reduce Soldiers’ PTSD Risk, Scientists Say
Specialized computer-based training can significantly reduce the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among combat soldiers, ...
Israel’s Life Expectancy Rises to 83.8 Years, Fourth Highest in the World: OECD
Israel’s life expectancy has risen sharply, placing the country among the world’s healthiest nations, according to new data released by ...
One in Three Older Israelis Lives with Diabetes, Ministry of Health Report Finds
Israel’s Ministry of Health has released its 2023 Diabetes Status Report, providing the most detailed snapshot yet of the disease in the ...
Israeli Doctors Transplant Cypriot Heart and Lungs in Race Against Time
In a race against time, Israeli and Cypriot medical teams pulled off a rare and complex cross-border operation that culminated in a ...
