Health — Israel news in English
The latest health from across Israeli media, translated and compared. 48 recent stories.
U.S. Supreme Court blocks state cancer suits over Roundup, handing Bayer a major win
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7 to 2 that state-law cancer warning suits against Bayer over Roundup are preempted by federal pesticide law. The decision reverses a $1 million-plus…
Psychiatrist Warns of Severe Shortage in Post-Hospital Care for At-Risk Youth
Dr. Shulamit Blank says Israel lacks enough post-hospital psychiatric placements for high-risk teenagers. She warns that Bnei Arzim in Rehovot is overwhelmed, while new government…
Israel’s Health Ministry restricts two Jerusalem stores amid infant puree contamination probe
Israel’s Health Ministry has temporarily barred two Jerusalem Zol U'VeGadol branches from selling food and cosmetics after the Prinek baby puree probe. Investigators found benzodi…
School in Petah Tikva to Open Late After Violent Classroom Attack
Studies at the Or Y.Orbach religious school in Petah Tikva will start at 10:00 a.m. Friday after a violent classroom attack on a teacher. The Teachers Union said the student assau…
Pineapple-Enzyme Drug Tested in Global Phase 3 Trial for Chronic Leg Wounds
EscharEx, a pineapple-enzyme experimental drug, is in a phase 3 international trial for venous leg ulcers. The study is approved by Israeli, US, and European regulators and includ…
Petition Claims Nature Rangers Made Shooting Stray Dogs Routine
Let the Animals Live has petitioned the Jerusalem District Court, accusing the Israel Nature and Parks Authority of routinely shooting stray dogs instead of using nonlethal option…
MDA Issues Summer Safety Guide to Protect Children from Heat and Drowning
Magen David Adom has published a summer safety guide warning parents about heat, dehydration, drowning, and home accidents. It urges constant water intake, shade, and close superv…
Tick-borne spotted fever outbreak in Emek Hefer kindergarten raises alarm over delays
A mother in Emek Hefer says her daughter was diagnosed with spotted fever only after several misdiagnoses and a delayed hospital visit. Doctors and officials warned the disease ca…
Inquiry Finds Systemic Failures in Nottingham Maternity Care Led to Hundreds of Harms
An independent UK inquiry found that more than 500 mothers and babies were harmed or died because of long-running failures at Nottingham University Hospitals. The report cited sta…
Heatwaves Are Emerging as a Serious Health Threat, Not Just a Summer Nuisance
Europe is facing unusually severe heatwaves, and the article says the health risks go beyond discomfort and dehydration. New research links prolonged extreme heat to higher cardio…
Study Finds Urban Rodents Rapidly Outsmart Poison and Traps
Rutgers researchers say urban mice and rats are rapidly adapting to survive pest control in major U.S. cities. About 70% of house mice now resist common poisons, while rats are le…
The 72-Hour Rule That May Help Men Over 40 Build More Muscle
Fitness coach Alan Gonzalez says men over 40 often struggle more with recovery than with training. He promotes a 72-hour check, arguing that persistent fatigue after hard workouts…
Health Ministry Shuts Down Haifa Butcher Shop Over Serious Violations
Israel’s Health Ministry ordered the immediate closure of the Haifa butcher shop “Shwik Hachi Taim” after inspectors found serious sanitary, structural, and operational violations…
Clalit launches Next, a hybrid care system for home and community use
Clalit Group has launched Clalit NEXT, a hybrid medical service that brings care to patients at home and in the community. The network includes family, pediatric, eye, orthopedic…
Israel Expands Physical Therapy Studies, but Staff Say New Posts and Pay Reform Are Still Missing
Israel approved a new expansion of physical therapy studies, adding about 50 first-year places at three institutions. Educators and therapists say the move will not ease shortages…
Nutritionists Rank the Healthiest and Least Healthy Fruits and Vegetables
Nutritionists say berries and leafy greens are the healthiest produce choices, while melon-family fruits and white potatoes rank lower. They emphasize that frozen berries can be a…
Mass Prayers in Meron and Continuous Prayer Vigils in Brisk for Yeshiva Head’s Recovery
Continuous prayer vigils were held at Brisk Yeshiva and a mass prayer took place at the Western Wall and in Meron for Rabbi Aharon Yehoshua Soloveitchik’s recovery. Leading rabbis…
13-Year-Old Diagnosed With Rare Heart Muscle Inflammation After Routine Symptoms
A 13-year-old boy in Modiin Illit was diagnosed with myocarditis after doctors noticed an abnormal pulse and ordered an ECG. The case showed how common symptoms like dizziness and…
Jerusalem Caregiver Arrested on Suspicion of Abusing Toddlers
Police opened an investigation into a Jerusalem caregiver suspected of abusing toddlers. The woman was arrested as the inquiry began, but no further details were released.
Whistleblowers Say Surgeons Left Patients Unattended During Operations at Illinois Hospital
Three former surgical-services managers at OSF Saint Anthony in Rockford, Illinois, have sued the hospital, alleging dangerous operating-room conduct and retaliation after they re…
Joe Manganiello Reveals Seven-Year Battle With a Mystery Illness
Joe Manganiello says he endured seven years of a mysterious illness that doctors could not diagnose and that left him in severe pain. He details the struggle in his upcoming memoi…
FDA Approval Opens New Treatment Path for Type 1 Diabetes in Children
The FDA has approved Tzield for children and teenagers already diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, aiming to slow pancreatic damage and preserve insulin production. Schneider Children…
Tiny Finger Exercise Goes Viral as a Possible Brain Health Check
A viral 10-second finger exercise called “Pinky Time” is being promoted online as a possible sign of brain function and a way to support brain health. Experts quoted in the articl…
British Medical Association votes to drop IHRA antisemitism definition from NHS use
The British Medical Association voted to remove the IHRA antisemitism definition from mandatory use across the UK NHS. The decision, taken at the BMA’s annual meeting on Tuesday…
Eilat Residents Blame Stinging Flies for Summer Itch, Not Mosquitoes
Tourists in Eilat are reporting painful itching, but residents and experts say the main culprit is recurring stinging flies, not mosquitoes. The flies are most active in hot, humi…
Can Fragrance Ease Menopause Stress and Hot Flashes? Research Says It May
Research cited in the article suggests that certain fragrances can reduce cortisol and improve mood in menopausal women. Experts say the nose gives scent a direct route to the bra…
Why many pregnant women hope to give birth on a “beautiful” date
June 26, 2026 has become a sought-after birth date, but doctors say cesarean deliveries must be based on medical need, not a “beautiful” calendar date. The article explains the ma…
Why Some People Reach 100 in Good Health, Researchers Find a Clue in Family DNA
A new study presented in Gothenburg examined longevity families and found rare DNA mutations that may help explain healthy aging. One mutation in the CGAS gene appeared to reduce…
Is a Cool Gym Better? What Experts Say About Air-Conditioned Workouts
The article says air-conditioned workouts are generally better for most people seeking fitness and health. It quotes Prof. Yuval Halad saying that 20 to 24 degrees Celsius is a co…
Water Slide Mishap Leaves Israeli Woman With Spinal Fractures
Lital Maman, 30, was badly injured in November when a water slide collision at an Israeli hotel caused two spinal fractures. Half a year later she still has severe pain, is not ba…
Study Finds Younger Generations Are Aging Faster Biologically, Possibly Raising Cancer Risk
A Nature Medicine study found millennials and Gen Z are biologically older than earlier generations at the same age. Researchers linked faster biological aging to higher cancer ri…
Vitiligo Is More Than a Cosmetic Issue, Doctors Say on World Awareness Day
On World Vitiligo Awareness Day, doctors emphasized that vitiligo is an autoimmune disease, not just a cosmetic issue. The article reviews its prevalence, psychological impact, an…
Inside the long wait, high cost of dental care under general anesthesia for people with disabilities
Sheba Medical Center treats people with disabilities in dental surgery under full anesthesia, but families often must pay the hospital upfront for expensive care. The article says…
Using Your Non-Dominant Hand for Brushing May Help Keep the Brain Sharp
A report says brushing teeth with the non-dominant hand may help activate the brain and build cognitive reserve. The article cites NIH researcher Neil K. Shah and CDC data on cogn…
Health Ministry warns against buying Prince tahini products over possible stolen salmonella-tainted stock
Israel’s Health Ministry warned consumers not to buy certain Prince tahini products after suspecting recalled, salmonella-tainted stock was stolen before destruction. The alert co…
Study Finds Insects Can Sync Their Internal Clocks to Humidity
A University of Cincinnati study found that insects can synchronize their internal clocks to humidity cycles, not just light and temperature. The effect was seen in several specie…
4-Year-Old Girl Critically Ill After Scorpion Sting Near Kseife
A 4-year-old girl was hospitalized in critical condition at Soroka Medical Center after a suspected scorpion sting near Kseife. Her case followed a similar severe sting in the Ara…
Hadassah hosts first-ever forum for ultra-Orthodox medical trainees
Hadassah Medical Center hosted the first forum for ultra-Orthodox medical trainees, under the national Haredim for Medicine program. Organizers launched a new support community to…
FDA-Cleared Home Ultrasound Device Paves Plasanmor’s Entry Into the U.S. Market
Plasanmor said it signed a U.S. partnership with Ouma Health to use its FDA-cleared home ultrasound device in pregnancy care across all 50 states. The announcement sent the Israel…
Viszhnitz London Rebbe Undergoes Planned Medical Procedure in New York
The Viszhnitz London Rebbe underwent a medical procedure Monday morning in Manhattan after doctors recommended it based on recent tests. He is expected to stay in New York for abo…
Popular 'Squishy' Toys Spark Safety Fears After Child Injuries
A popular squishy toy is raising safety concerns after reports of bursts, injuries, and hospital treatment in Israel. Doctors and child-safety officials warn that small toy parts…
Dozens of Nahal and Sde Teiman soldiers fall ill, heat and sanitation incidents under review
Sixty-five Nahal Training Base soldiers reported gastrointestinal illness symptoms, prompting an IDF inspection and containment measures. Separately, 10 female observers at Sde Te…
Knesset conference spotlights dual diagnosis and the struggle of an IDF combat veteran
Aviv Levi, a combat-trauma disabled IDF veteran from the Second Lebanon War, spoke at a Knesset conference about his struggle with PTSD, addiction fears, and public misunderstandi…
Nursing student arrested in suspected abuse of elderly residents at Hadera care home
Rian Amash, a 25-year-old nursing student from Jisr al-Zarqa, was arrested in Hadera on suspicion of abusing and assaulting residents at the “Ad 120” nursing home and obstructing…
Rabid Wolf Found in Kiryat Shmona, Eight People Exposed
Israel’s Health Ministry reported a rabid wolf in Kiryat Shmona, in the Upper Galilee. Eight people exposed to the animal were sent for preventive treatment, and the public was to…
Former patient sues fertility specialist over Georgia egg-import affair
Hagar Izak Levy is suing fertility specialist Prof. Yaakov לברון for up to NIS 2.5 million over alleged negligence in the Georgia egg-import affair. She says unlawful embryo stora…
French Doctor Diagnosed With Ebola After Congo Aid Mission, First Case in Current European Outbreak
France confirmed its first Ebola case in the current African outbreak in a doctor who returned from Congo. He was isolated and contact tracing began, while officials said the wide…
Israeli Man Arrested in U.S. Over Alleged $27 Million Hospice Fraud
Federal agents arrested Israeli citizen Oren David Shachar in Los Angeles on suspicion of running a $27 million Medicare hospice fraud scheme. Prosecutors say he used identities o…