Health

'It's a death sentence for the Kinneret': The battle over signs warning of brain-eating amoeba

Tiberias Mayor Yossi Nava attacks the Health Ministry's demand to post warning signs at Sea of Galilee beaches following the death of a child infected with Naegleria fowleri.

The child who died from the amoeba swam here. Kursi Beach on the Kinneret.
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After the holidays, before the mistakes: What really works for weight loss?

Lemon water

The morning habit that helps your health – but severely harms your teeth

Why is everyone losing hair and what can be done?

Why is everyone losing hair and what can be done?


Gilat Foundation uses theater to bring moments of childhood back to hospitalized Israeli children

The foundation brings interactive therapeutic performances to pediatric hospitals across Israel. Led by trained actor-therapists, the programs are tailored to children’s physical and emotional needs.

Actor-therapists bring interactive performances into Israeli pediatric hospitals, helping young patients regain a sense of choice, connection, and ordinary childhood.

'After the holidays' has arrived: The expert's recommendations for a proper return to routine

The holiday period has ended. Dr. Sigal Mazor, director of the Department of Health Education and Promotion at Clalit, provides a series of recommendations on returning to routine.

A meeting at work.

Nature's antibiotic or bleeding hazard: What garlic lovers must know

Garlic is considered one of the healthiest and most thoroughly researched foods in the kitchen, but in large amounts or as a concentrated supplement, it may affect blood clotting.

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Eating with someone you love could help your body regulate blood sugar, Israeli study finds

A Hebrew University study finds that eating with someone close may reduce blood sugar spikes and help the body regulate itself more efficiently.

Women sit together to enjoy a pizza (illustrative)

How to tone the body without losing weight?

Ahead of "after the holidays," many people look for diets to shed excess weight. Dr. Maya Rosman offers a different approach – toning without weight loss.

How to tone the body without losing weight?

The vaccine that reduced the risk of infant hospitalization by 83%

Some 130,000 infants in Israel have already received protection against RSV, and in Europe, an 83% decrease in the risk of hospitalization was measured. What should parents know before the winter?

In a large European study, it was found that administering the protection reduced the risk of hospitalization due to RSV by about 83%.

Cula uses food and community to help people rebuild their lives

Jerusalem initiative provides supportive employment for people navigating mental health challenges while creating connections through cooking, shared meals and community events.

The Cula - Communal Culinary initiative.

Private hospital in Tel Aviv shut down over severe safety violations following surprise inspection

The district physician issued the order Monday evening after the inspection found deficiencies that the ministry said posed a serious and immediate danger to patients' health and safety.

Israel's Health Ministry.

Why is grilled meat considered less healthy?

Eating during the holidays is almost non-stop, and it is important to know that the grill is considered a less healthy cooking method. Dr. Maya Rosman with the most recommended meats to eat.

Rapid grilling at high temperature creates more harmful substances compared to slow cooking or baking.

Clalit, Check Point announce partnership to secure healthcare data of 5m. Israelis with AI systems

The companies explained that the partnership will allow "embedding AI into everyday workflows" in the healthcare provider, while also targeting cybersecurity threats.

Nadav Zafrir, CEO of Check Point, Prof. Eytan Wirtheim, CEO of Clalit.