Petah Tikva declared 'red city' for measles outbreak, six-month-old children to be vaccinated
According to the ministry’s statement, the exceptional step was taken due to the rapid spread of the disease in the city and the makeup of the population.
Health & Wellness
This may be the most important dietary component of all – so why aren’t you consuming it?
Concerning: The supplements that may shorten men’s life expectancy
50 years we were misled – on purpose: Why fatty steak or butter are actually healthy
Israeli health officials call for sanctions on anti-vaxxers as flu morbidity rate rises
Only 17% of Israelis have been vaccinated; health fund CEOs are divided over sanctions versus accessibility.
Four daily habits that cause the body to store more dangerous fat
Fat in the body is not a recommended thing, but there is one type of fat that is truly dangerous. What leads to its accumulation and how can it be reduced?
Reichman study: Babies begin forming expectations of their parents as early as their first year
Infants’ mental representations of attachment are thought to develop across the first year, but empirical attempts to assess this have been scarce.
Why spending time with grandchildren can ease war trauma for Israel's seniors
For Israelis over 60, time with grandchildren is more than joy; it’s healing, easing war stress, loneliness, and emotional scars.
Pharmacies report localized shortages as weight-loss injection Mounjaro arrives in Israel
Since the drug was approved under insurance plans, with a 50% discount, the public increased its search for family doctors, endocrinologists, and obesity clinics.
The surprising reason: Why you should not make the bed immediately in the morning
A British study reveals: Making the bed right after sleeping creates a perfect environment for dust mites that cause allergies and breathing problems.
Carrying babies in cloth treated with insecticide reduces malaria cases
The six-month study conducted in regions of Uganda where malaria is endemic included 400 mothers and their babies, ages 6 months to 18 months.
To say ‘my body belongs to me’ is not enough: The behaviors that weaken children’s boundaries
Protecting our children is a top priority, yet everyday actions at home can make “my body belongs to me” feel inconsistent with real life – even though that’s never our intention.
Avoiding information can be coping strategy for threatening situations, study finds
“Our decisions about information are not only functional but often emotional,” the researchers wrote.
These are the reasons that cause urinary tract infections – and they are not always what you though
Many women believe public toilets or tight pants cause UTIs, but that’s a myth. So what really leads to recurrent infections, and how can they be treated without antibiotics?
