Health & Science

Health Ministry discusses delay of medical facility accessibility

People with disabilities constitute 20% of the Israeli population, meaning that 20% of the Israeli population does not currently have access to the vital medical system.

Bitter news for artificial sweetener users

Bacteria such as E. coli became toxic when exposed to as little of only one. mg.ml. of the artificial sweeteners.

Israeli child hospitalized with the measles

"We are experiencing an increase in measles cases due to a reduction in immunization. We urge parents to immunize their children against this disease."

A new approach to emergency treatment at Ichilov Hospital

Due to Tel Aviv’s fast-paced urban life with its accompanying casualties, the hospital has recently begun the process of building a large and modern Emergency Room Department.

Israel ranked sixth in healthcare efficiency

Israel was ranked most efficient in the Middle East and has one of the highest life expectancy at 82.

IBS may be treated with antidepressants, psychotherapy

Although the use of antidepressants is common among IBS patients, psychotherapy is not.

On high alert: Emergency services brace for Yom Kippur

Ahead of this year’s fast, MDA has urged those fasting to drink two liters of water Tuesday afternoon and to avoid drinking caffeinated and sugary drinks in order to remain hydrated.

Hugs ease pains of babies during needle shots

Researchers used what's known as near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS).

No smoking in public places law to take effect

Smoking will be prohibited in places where outdoor events are held and attended by more than 50 people.

Israeli study: Maternal depression can impact baby's health

Children with depressed mothers may end up with altered immune responses, Israeli scientists find.

Israel bans high-nicotine Juul e-cigarettes

The government claimed a "serious danger to the public" as the reason for the ban on imports and sales of the product.

Health Ministry Dir.-Gen.: Leptospirosis is easily treated

Health Ministry CEO Moshe Bar Siman Tov released a statement Sunday afternoon on the current status of the Leptospirosis ('ahberet') infection.

Teva jumps on FDA approval for generic EpiPen

Israeli scholar: Baby Circumcision increases risk of cot death

An Israel-born genetics scholar from Britain published a study claiming circumcision of boys increases the risk of cot death, but a prominent Dutch pediatrician dismissed his findings as “nonsense.”

FDA approves Teva’s generic of Mylan’s EpiPen

"...Patients living with severe allergies should have a lower-cost option."

Cancer as a chronic illness

Cancer isn’t what it used to be.

Five hospitalized as fear of Leptospirosis outbreak grows

Four rivers in the Golan Heights were closed indefinitely on Monday.

Israel seeks re-tender of Dead Sea mining

Up to now, the Israeli government has rarely intervened in the operations of the biggest extractor: the Dead Sea Works. That is about to change.

Innovative Israeli knee surgery implant used for 1st time

The company ran through a few different prototypes before inventing the successful implant.

Israel-Chinese partnership opens unique technology incubator in Guangzhou

Launch ceremony draws local officials and entrepreneurs poised for another fund in IT, auto industries.

Coral reef in Eilat, the northernmost reef in the world, is growing

In a world where coral reefs are shrinking rapidly, the coral reef in Eilat has grown thanks in part to the actions of the Ministry of Environmental Protection.

80 child cancer patients exposed to measles at Petah Tikva hospital

Tel Hashomer Infectious Diseases Prevention Unit immunology researcher Aylana Reiss-Mandel said that it is precisely because of vaccines’ success that some people don’t recognize their importance.

Mt. Sinai hospital partners with Israeli start-up

The New York City hospital will partner with Israel’s Novotalk, an online company providing services for speech therapy.

Israeli fruit-fly lure helps save Togo’s mango crop

Biofeed lures decreased infestation of two strains of flies by up to 95% in recently completed trial in Togo

Sheba Medical Center is a global leader in HIPEC surgery

Lifesaving procedure to thwart various cancers has been perfected by the Department of General & Oncological Surgery-C