Articles in "Health"
Lung Cancer Rates in Israel: Smoking Remains Top Risk Despite Decline in Mortality
A long-term study of lung cancer in Israel released on Wednesday by the Health Ministry found that smoking -- both active and passive -- ...
First Human Trials of Microtech Microsensors Aim to Transform Cardiac Care
Microtech, a subsidiary of Tel Aviv-based Medinol Inc., announced on Thursday the launch of human clinical trials for its microsensor ...
Israeli Mental Health Medication Use Surges Amid War
The use of mental health medication by Israelis has surged, health officials told the Knesset Health Committee on Wednesday. Health ...
Israeli Breast Milk Bank Fights for Premature Infants’ Survival
As the world marks World Prematurity Day on Sunday, Israel's National Breast Milk Bank has been a lifeline for premature infants across ...
Early Formula Use in Newborns Linked to Higher Cow’s Milk Allergy Risk, Israeli Doctors Warn
Israeli doctors issued a critical warning about the potential dangers of temporarily feeding newborns with formula in the first days of ...
Israeli Study Links Air Pollution to Rising Respiratory Issues in Children
An Israeli study of air pollution revealed a concerning increase in respiratory issues among children, according to findings released on ...
Israeli West Nile Virus Cases Rise to 710
The number of patients diagnosed with the West Nile virus in Israel has risen to 710, Israel's Health Ministry reported on Sunday. Since ...
Tiberias Water Park Closed Amid Fears of Brain-Eating Amoeba
A popular water park was closed and dozens of Israelis recently there streamed to emergency rooms amid fears of a rare brain-eating amoeba ...
Mosquitos Carrying West Nile Virus Found All Across Israel
Mosquitos carrying the West Nile virus have been captured in various areas of Israel, the Environmental Protection Ministry said on ...
Israel Facilitating Vaccinations After Polio Found in Gaza Sewage
The Israeli army said it is vaccinating soldiers against polio after the virus was found in samples of Gaza sewage, the Israel Defense ...