13 Nov
Tragedy in Modiin Illit: Mother of eight dies from birth complication
Miriam Bracha Ben Hamo has passed away after suffering from an amniotic fluid embolism during childbirth.
Health news
12 Nov
Kenya discharges last Ebola patient
Kenyan authorities have discharged the last remaining Ebola patient, beginning a 42-day countdown to declaring the country virus-free.
12 Nov
Benzene emission concerns: Maintenance work frozen at Haifa Bay plant
The Ministry of Environmental Protection has halted renovation work at the Gadiv plant in Haifa Bay until measures to reduce emissions of a known carcinogen are presented.
12 Nov
Strike at Nasser Hospital complex in Khan Yunis
The IDF and Shin Bet targeted a senior Hamas operative operating from a hospital in the southern Strip; Gaza sources report fatalities.
11 Nov
DR Congo: Over 11,000 Ebola cases; Kenya discharges last patient
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo report thousands of Ebola deaths, while Kenya marks a milestone toward being declared virus-free.
10 Nov
FDA warns: Weight-loss drugs may lead to vision loss
The US Food and Drug Administration is mandating a new safety warning on all GLP-1 receptor agonist medications.
8 Nov
Warning: 'Khat drops' contain dangerous synthetic drug
The Ministry of Health and the police have issued a warning against a product marketed as "Khat drops" which contains illicit psychoactive substances.
7 Nov
Coffee consumption and dementia risk: New study findings
A new study links coffee consumption to a reduced dementia risk, while other reports warn of the cognitive impacts of alcohol consumption.
7 Nov
World News: India updates and environmental crises
Various reports cover arrests, legislation, and environmental crises in India and beyond.
6 Nov
Indian Supreme Court: Vehicular emissions a major contributor to Delhi pollution
The Indian Supreme Court highlighted the severity of air pollution in the capital region, as experts equate breathing the air to smoking dozens of cigarettes daily.
5 Nov
Human experimentation suspected at Kaplan Medical Center
Three individuals, including a senior hospital official, were detained for questioning on suspicion of taking blood samples from patients for research without their consent.
2 Nov
Fresenius and WuXi Biologics Partner on Biosimilars Pipeline
The German healthcare group and the Chinese biologics company have entered an exclusive agreement to develop biosimilar drugs.
1 Nov
US Senator Chris Murphy Hospitalized After Suffering Stroke
The Democratic lawmaker from Connecticut felt numbness in his arm during his son's hockey game and was taken to the hospital.
31 Oct
More Than 5,000 Dead in DR Congo's Deadliest Ebola Outbreak
Health ministry data shows over 10,000 infected as cases spread to other African nations.
30 Oct
IDF Officer's Wife Critically Injured in Crash Near Na'aleh
A woman was critically injured in a car crash near Na'aleh and underwent emergency brain surgery, prompting her husband's yeshiva to urge public prayers.
28 Oct
Five Injured, Two Moderately, in Route 35 Car Crash Near Berekhya
Five people were injured in a traffic accident on Route 35 near Berekhya and evacuated to Barzilai Hospital in Ashkelon.
27 Oct
Jerusalem: Toddler Dies After Failing to Wake from Sleep
A year-and-a-half-old toddler died at Shaare Zedek Medical Center after being found unresponsive in Jerusalem's Bayit VeGan neighborhood.
24 Oct
Tel Aviv: 70-Year-Old Woman in Serious Condition After Drowning at Bograshov Beach
A woman aged about 70 was evacuated in serious condition after being pulled unconscious from the sea at Bograshov Beach in Tel Aviv.
24 Oct
US Measles Cases Top 4,500, More Than Doubling 2025 Total
Updated CDC data reveals US measles cases have doubled compared to last year, marking the worst year for infections.
23 Oct
Two Teenage Girls Moderately Injured in Car and E-Scooter Collision in Ashdod
Two 17-year-old girls sustained moderate injuries after a collision between a car and an electric scooter in Ashdod and were evacuated to a local hospital.
22 Oct
WHO: Ebola Outbreak in Africa Grows 'Complex' as Virus Reaches Nigeria
The World Health Organization warned that the spread of Ebola to Nigeria has created a more complex outbreak landscape across the continent.
22 Oct
France Reports First Human Case of Shamonda Virus; Patient Dies
A patient in France has died after contracting the Shamonda virus, marking the first known human transmission of the livestock disease.
22 Oct
Nine Injured, One Seriously, as Minibus Overturns Near Beit Shemesh
A man in his 30s was seriously injured and eight others were hurt after a minibus overturned on Route 353 near Srigim.
21 Oct
Yemen's Besieged Taiz Faces Disease Fears Amid Water Rationing and Uncollected Garbage
Fighting between Houthis and Yemen's government has severed key supply routes to Taiz, causing severe shortages of water and fuel.
21 Oct
Nigeria Reports First Ebola Case in Over a Decade
A woman tested positive for Ebola in Abuja, making Nigeria the fifth country affected by the spread from Congo.
21 Oct
Pope Leo Returns to Popemobile for First Time Since Lung Cancer Surgery
The 71-year-old pontiff held his first general audience at the Vatican since undergoing surgery for lung cancer, thanking believers for their prayers.
20 Oct
Arkia Flight from New York to Israel Diverts to Canada in Emergency Landing
An Arkia flight broadcast an emergency signal over the Atlantic Ocean and landed in Canada due to an in-flight medical event.
19 Oct
Kenya Confirms Eighth Ebola Case, No Community Spread Detected Yet
Health authorities in Kenya have confirmed an eighth case of Ebola as the country maintains a heightened alert over the regional outbreak originating in Congo.
18 Oct
Pope Leo XIV Addresses Faithful at Vatican for First Time Since Surgery
The pontiff led the Angelus prayer from his Apostolic Palace window and announced he will resume his duties gradually.
18 Oct
Probe at Kaplan Medical Center Over Blood Samples Taken Without Consent
Kaplan Medical Center management filed a police complaint over suspicions that blood samples were drawn from patients without consent during a study.
18 Oct
Kenya Reports Ebola Cases, Including Healthcare Workers and One Death
Ebola infections have been confirmed in Kenya, with cases reported among healthcare personnel and at least one fatality.
17 Oct
Pope Leo Returns to Vatican Four Days After Lung Surgery
Pope Leo XIV has returned to the Vatican after being discharged three days earlier than expected following surgery to remove part of his lung.
17 Oct
Pope Leo XIV to Be Discharged from Hospital Following Lung Surgery
The Vatican announced that Pope Leo XIV is set to leave the hospital on Saturday, four days after undergoing lung surgery.
15 Oct
Recall Issued for 'Jerusalem Kishke' Over Labeling and Expiry Date Defects
Meat producer Arbaa Katzavim is recalling its Jerusalem Kishke product after health ministry inspections found labeling errors and an unauthorized expiration date.
15 Oct
Hadassah Cyprus Hospital Opens in Limassol
The medical center was established by local entrepreneurs, with clinical staff trained by doctors from Hadassah in Jerusalem.
14 Oct
Explosion at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat: Three Seriously Injured
Three people were seriously injured with burns following an explosion and fire at an Intel plant in Kiryat Gat.
14 Oct
Vatican: Pope Leo Spent Peaceful Night Following Lung Surgery
Pope Leo XIV had a peaceful night following surgery to treat lung cancer, while reports noted that early diagnosis saved his life.
14 Oct
Vatican: Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed with Lung Cancer
The Vatican confirmed that Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer following surgery to remove a lobe of his right lung.
13 Oct
Vatican: Pope Leo's Lung Surgery Concludes Successfully
The 71-year-old pontiff underwent surgery at a Rome hospital to remove a small lung nodule, with the Vatican expecting a week-long recovery.
13 Oct
Emily Moatti Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Former Israeli lawmaker and Democrats party candidate Emily Moatti announced she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.