Health

Man, 62, recovering after collapsing during prayers in southern Israeli synagogue

A 62-year-old man has been hospitalised in good condition after collapsing during services at a synagogue in Kiryat Malachi, a town in southern Israel, on Sunday. Paramedics from Magen David Adom (Israel’s ambulance service) who arrived at the scene provided immediate medical treatment and performed life-saving resuscitation procedures on the man after he lost consciousness. […]

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20-year-old motorcyclist critically injured in crash on Route 22

A 20-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured in a single-vehicle accident on Route 22 near the village of Bialik on Monday. Emergency responders from Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel’s national ambulance service, provided initial medical treatment at the scene before transporting the young man to Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa. The motorcyclist sustained multiple injuries

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Coffee and Your Gut: What Does the Latest Research Actually Say?

The scientific literature on coffee and health can be bewildering. One moment researchers are extolling its virtues, the next they’re urging caution. The reality, however, is more nuanced than the headlines suggest. While coffee has been linked to numerous health benefits, from reduced risk of certain diseases to improved cognitive function, it’s not without its

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Europe swelters as heatwave sweeps across Mediterranean with wildfires raging in Portugal and Greece

A severe heatwave is intensifying across southern Europe, with France bracing for its third major heat event of the summer. Temperatures are expected to reach 40°C (104°F) across southern France today, spreading northwards tomorrow as the sweltering conditions move through the country. Authorities are on high alert for potential wildfires across the Mediterranean region, where

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Family of teenager killed in Haifa shooting donation gives life to six patients

The family of Wiam Faisal, a 17-year-old killed in a shooting incident in Haifa, has made the decision to donate his organs, potentially saving the lives of six patients. Wiam was pronounced dead yesterday after suffering severe injuries in the incident and being rushed to Rambam Medical Centre in Haifa. In what the hospital described

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Man hospitalised with heat stroke as temperatures soar

A 50-year-old man was rushed to hospital on Sunday after suffering heat stroke in Kiryat Motzkin, a coastal town in northern Israel. The patient was found in a confused state and displaying symptoms consistent with severe heat exposure. Paramedics from Magen David Adom (Israel’s ambulance service) provided emergency medical treatment at the scene before transporting

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80-year-old man dies after being hit by car in central Israel

An 80-year-old pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle in Hod HaSharon, a town in central Israel. The man lost consciousness immediately following the collision and was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. Magen David Adom, Israel’s national ambulance service, confirmed the fatality after attempting initial treatment. The circumstances surrounding the incident

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Over a million Israelis waited more than a month to see a specialist, new health data reveals

More than one million Israelis have waited over a month to see a specialist, according to a social survey by Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics. The troubling figures highlight significant strain on the country’s healthcare system, with over 300,000 people waiting more than three months for specialist appointments. The data paints a picture of a

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