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Wild boars gather in a residential area in the northern Israeli city of Haifa on December 5, 2019.

Rabies cases tripled over past years as wild animals move into urban areas, Health Ministry says

The decision to act immediately can be the difference between life and death. The problem is that many still view the defibrillator as a complex medical device intended for professionals only.

The surprising reason why people do not use defibrillators in an emergency

By AMIT WEINSTAT
Have a pleasant summer

What are the traps that lurk for children with ADHD in the summer?

By Dr. Shirley Hershko , a senior expert in the field of attention deficit disorder
Newborn breastfed babies usually nurse 10 to 12 times a day, and generally about every two hours from the start of one breastfeeding session to the start of the next

Exclusively breastfeeding infants linked to higher allergy rates in young children, study finds

New guidelines from leading cardiology associations suggest a shift in perception and emphasize early diagnosis, personalized risk assessment, and stricter cholesterol targets to prevent heart disease

High cholesterol? The new recommendations that will surprise even those who feel healthy

By Doron Kuperstein
A lifeguard patrols North Steyne beach as beaches are closed after recent shark attacks, in Sydney, Australia, January 20, 2026.

WHO releases new guidelines to prevent drowning as 2.5 meter waves expected in Israel

The path back to ourselves.

Healing overloaded minds: How Israel's prolonged war is affecting memory, concentration

By DR MIKE GROPPER
A pregnant woman is seen holding her stomach in front of foliage (illustrative)

Living near green spaces can reduce stress during pregnancy, Israeli-led study finds

Cosmetic surgery tools are seen surrounding a face mask (illustrative)

One in five Israeli women who get cosmetic procedures show signs of addiction, study finds

IDF soldiers patrol by the Lebanese border in northern Israel, June 9, 2026

Defense Ministry, FIDF to establish new brain injury rehabilitation center for wounded soldiers

A US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) logo, a syringe and a vial are seen in this illustration taken May 13, 2025.

US FDA says it is investigating another cyclosporiasis outbreak

By REUTERS
A mother measures her baby's temperature

The baby has a fever: From what number should you start to panic? A guide for parents

 A kid plays on a phone.

Israel's Attention Revolution fights child smartphone addiction, spreading nationwide

Displaced Palestinian children play in water as they shelter at a school on a hot day, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, July 1, 2026.

UN reports nearly 9,300 chickenpox cases amid overcrowding in Gaza

It is a good idea to link drinking water to a habit that is embedded in your daily schedule, such as every time you sit down at the computer

Dietitian explains: There is a reason you crave more carbohydrates right now

By Lena Harmatz , clinical dietitian
Kimchi

New study reveals: The solution to microplastics is hidden in fermented cabbage

A sandwich

Just seeing the sandwich – and the digestive system already starts to work

By Nava Rozenfeld
A patient receiving a premium dental makeover abroad, highlighting modern dental technology, international healthcare, and the growing trend of dental tourism.

The 5 Top Dental Clinics Abroad in 2026: Where to Go for Premium Smile Makeovers

By In cooperation with Smile Dental Turkey
The researchers note that the plant may also help prevent the premature death of follicle cells, a process that damages the normal life cycle of the hair

Plant from Chinese medicine found effective in growing hair in bald people

By Doron Kuperstein
Lettuce is displayed for sale at an H-E-B grocery store on May 11, 2026 in Austin, Texas.

FDA reverses lettuce warning: Taylor Farms cyclospora test was a false positive

By REUTERS
CBT can break down the connection between thought and the desire to smoke by using mindfulness.

Can Israel finally stub out smoking? Experts turn to AI, brain stimulation, and new drugs

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