Israeli health news
Israel experiences 150% more investments in mental health, $352 million in startup funding in 2025
Since October 7, Israel's mental health startup sector has been growing non-stop, showing the need for a nationwide plan to address the mental health crisis in the country.
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Where research becomes impact: Bar-Ilan University’s healthtech vision
MDA evacuates premature infants ahead of expected Iranian retaliation
Organ donation by Tzeela Gez, murdered in West Bank shooting, brings hope amid tragedy
The eyes have it
The treatment of ophthalmological diseases has never been more advanced, but preventing them is even better.
New eyedrops could repair corneas, make glasses unneccessary
“This is a new concept for correcting refractory problems.”
Ministers upgrade coverage for geriatric nursing
“Expanding nursing services includes an important social message for the elderly population."
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The fight against fat
A leading US cardiologist and preventive medicine expert finds in joint research with Israelis that bariatric surgery is safe and preferred for the morbidly obese.
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Money vs. geriatric services debated at Knesset committee
Subcommittee discusses health gaps in North
Health Ministry suspends CBC tests in urgent-care clinics
A special ministry committee has been appointed to look into the matter.
WATCH IF YOU DARE: Israeli doctors pull hook from woman's eye
A woman had the worst suitcase packing experience ever.
Why is it so hard to evade all the nudniks in our lives?
The disproportionate presence of women on the “difficult” list is was thought by the researchers to reflect women’s more-intensive role in the family.
Tu Bishvat is coming, so be careful of choking and excessive calories
The holiday arrives next week.
The pomegranate potential
An innovative Israeli supplement for preventing and improving neurodegenerative diseases is here.
