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Trump undergoes yearly physical amid concerns over age, health and stamina

Tue, 26 May 2026 16:38:41 +0000

President, soon to turn 80, not expected to disclose much about the status of his physical health, as he seeks to project strength ahead of midterm elections

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Netanyahu briefly treated at Jerusalem hospital; his office says it was for dental work

Mon, 25 May 2026 21:38:20 +0000

PM's health has become a major focus after revelation of cancer diagnosis, criticism of medical information being withheld from the public

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Over half of Israeli adults are overweight or obese, Knesset Health Committee told

Thu, 07 May 2026 10:22:26 +0000

31.4% of 7th graders overweight; officials blame high cost of medications, inadequate health services in low-income areas, lack of accessible educational materials in Arab, Ethiopian sectors

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Health Ministry panel seeks to halt use of medical cannabis in smokable form

Mon, 04 May 2026 01:27:01 +0000

Committee notes potentially harmful effects, spiking number of users; recommends stricter guidelines and a more limited use of the drug

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Netanyahu reveals prostate cancer, recovery; had radiation therapy without informing public

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:35:23 +0000

Malignant tumor was treated two and a half months ago, doctor says, and 'disease has disappeared'; PM, 76, says he withheld release of his medical info to prevent Iran from spreading propaganda mid-war

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Many peptides are named to sound like Yiddish words. Here’s why

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:50:22 +0000

Pinchas Cohen is the Jewish USC researcher behind discoveries like SHLP ('schlep'), SHMOOSE and MENTSH, biological molecules that may help cure ailments and reverse aging

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Vegetarian and vegan babies develop at same rate as meat-eating peers – Israeli study

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 03:57:35 +0000

Big-data study by Ben-Gurion University researchers and the Health Ministry tracks 1.2 million infants over 10 years, dispels meat mythology

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Almost 1 in 3 Israelis say they need professional mental health support – survey

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 09:02:13 +0000

After two years of war, 39% of IDF personnel report needing support for mental health issues, 26% are concerned about depression, 48% have difficulty sleeping

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Dieting in middle age may harm the brain, Israeli researchers warn

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 18:06:13 +0000

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev scientists find middle-aged mice who lost weight in peer-reviewed study were prone to inflammation linked to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s

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Health Ministry said to flag error in genetic test kit detecting rare mutation, reread results

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 10:52:23 +0000

Haaretz report concerns MECR mutation, part of Israel’s expanded screening panel; can lead to problems with movement, speech, vision; rare disease more common among Ashkenazi Jews

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US surgeon general urges cancer warnings for alcoholic drinks

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 19:27:15 +0000

'Alcohol consumption is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States,' says Vivek Murthy; decision to update labels will ultimately be made by Congress

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West Nile cases surge in Israel as infected mosquitos spread to new cities

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:25:04 +0000

More than 800 reported cases mark worst outbreak of disease in Israel in more than two decades, as virus tracked to Rehovot, Modiin

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Netanyahu’s motorcade said to include ambulance since his pacemaker was installed

Thu, 09 May 2024 06:40:43 +0000

Reports say emergency vehicle disguised to look like a regular van; supposed to be used only when PM is far from a hospital, but has been spotted in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem

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First person to undergo successful pig kidney transplant discharged from hospital

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 17:58:06 +0000

Doctors hope surgery at Massachusetts General will pave way for other similar procedures, as thousands die every year waiting for organ transplants

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Citing war, petitioners seek to force PM to reveal his health status, succession plan

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 17:23:35 +0000

Survivors of massacre, MK and others turn to High Court, say Netanyahu hasn't been transparent about his well-being, allege he's shown worrying signs, including 'drooping eyelids'

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