First AI World Cup in history: What technology innovations are used during sports' biggest stage?
Almost every action on the pitch will generate digital data, from player positions, ball movement, contact points, refereeing decisions, crowd movement, and even broadcast output for viewers.
Health experts urge vaccination after two children die from meningococcemia
Meningococcus is a relatively rare but especially aggressive disease. The risk for the disease is especially high in infants, toddlers, adolescents, and young adults living in crowded conditions.
IDF soldier killed in Lebanon's organ donation saves six patients simultaneously
Following confirmation of his death, his family requested that his organs be donated, enabling several patients awaiting transplants to be saved or see their conditions improved.
The prescription that became a daily habit: The medication you probably do not need
Millions of people worldwide take heartburn medications, often continuing them for years without stopping to ask whether the treatment is still necessary.
Teen e-cigarette use surpasses regular cigarettes for first time, Health Ministry report finds
The report further highlights the extent of exposure to secondhand smoke. According to the data, 28.9% of Israel’s Jewish population and 48.5% of its Arab population are exposed to secondhand smoke.
New study reveals: Why do most humans write with their right hand?
A new study published in the scientific journal PLOS Biology offers an explanation for a question that has accompanied scientists for decades: Why are about 90% of humans right-handed.
Underground hospitals, no school: Israel transitions to restricted activity mode after Iran strikes
The restrictions include a total closure of all educational institutions, cancellation of exams, and stricter limits on gatherings and workplaces.
Health Ministry prepares Israel’s hospitals in event of Ebola case amid Central Africa outbreak
The ministry believes that the risk of an Ebola outbreak in Israel remains low, but has started preparations in the event that someone suspected to be infected arrives in the country.
Do eggs reduce Alzheimer's risk?
An American study found a link between egg consumption in older age and a lower risk of an Alzheimer's diagnosis.
Mental health crisis spinning out of control
A global study across 204 countries found that nearly 1.2 billion people lived with a mental disorder in 2023: a surge of 95.5% since 1990, with anxiety and depression leading the increase.
