White House Statement: ‘President Trump Stands With Israel’
"Our deeply rooted ties reflect our shared values, strategic interests, and dynamic economic and trade relationship."
Shira Klein Being Released from Hadassah Hospital, Heading Over to Tel Hashomer
After the terror attack, Shira Klein was saved by Hadassah Hospital's incredible team of trauma experts, neurosurgeons and orthopedists.
Jimmy Carter’s Cancer NOT Treated by Israeli Drug (Plus, it isn’t Cured)
Jimmy Carter is not cured of cancer and the drug that did not cure him was tested, but not developed, in Israel.
First Lady Nechama Rivlin Undergoes Single Lung Transplant
"Nechama required this operation because she has been suffering from pulmonary fibrosis for several years. The transplant took place after a long period of waiting."
Hundreds Suffer Ill Effects From Heat Wave in Israel
The extreme heat wave in Israel has affected hundreds of people; Israelis are urged to remember to keep drinking water.
Yasher Initiative Awards $12M to Improve Accessibility at Jewish Camps
The mammoth grant award was announced just before the start of World Autism Day.
Israeli Scientists Find Medical Cannabis Significantly Safer for Elderly With Chronic Pain Than Opioids
More than 60 percent were prescribed medical cannabis due to the pain, particularly pain associated with cancer.
Israel’s Health Minister: McDonald’s Out [video]
"We must educate our children not to eat junk food," the minister added.
MDA Inaugurates First Sea Ambulance
"On the Seabulance, several people can be treated at the same time, with medical equipment similar to that on an MICU."
Report: 55 Complaints Against Ritual Circumcisers in 2017, Out of 75,000 Circumcisions
Attorney Ella Skat of the ITIM Institute asked, “Why not compel mohalim to carry malpractice insurance?”
Israeli Scientists Reach Breakthrough in HIV Research
Israeli scientists at Ben Gurion University of the Negev have reached a breakthrough in HIV and leukemia research.
Israeli Tech To ‘Transform’ British Healthcare System
“This will deliver Israeli innovation and technology for the good of the British people,” UK Ambassador David Quarrey said.
New York Declares Public Health Emergency As Measles Cases Approach 300
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday declared a public health emergency in several zip codes in Williamsburg, Brooklyn to stem a nascent measles outbreak among Orthodox Jewish children.
Study shows Jewish mothers Encourage Daughters to Resist Social Pressures on Body Issues
Jewish mothers instill resilience in their daughters to combat body dissatisfaction, which can lead to eating disorders.
Pokémon No: Three Israelis Injured Hunting Pokémon This Week
Magen David Adom Warns Israeli Public of ‘Pokémon Go’ Dangers
Swine Flu Strikes Israeli Jewish Community in Uman
"We are managing here on a day-by-day basis, even with a number of very difficult cases, even a few fatalities, God forbid,... with first aid kits."
Former President Shimon Peres Released from Hospital
The former president planned to attend the World Economic Forum in Switzerland this week.
PM Netanyahu Released from Hospital following Tests
Netanyahu was admitted for tests suffering from coughing fits and a high fever.
Promising Gene Therapy for Visually-Impaired Sheep Now Safe for Human Trials
In Jerusalem day blindness affects 1 in every 5,000 people.
Defibrillators Desperately Needed to ‘Save the Pulse’ in Israel
United Hatzalah matching campaign aims to improve odds of survival from heart attack.
Israeli Hospital Training Spiritual Escorts for Patients
"The studies are not frontal in the sense of lectures, but include a lot of self-observation, and assimilation of materials in a practical and experiential way."
Agriculture Minister: Israeli Farmers Will Export Cannabis in Two Years
The program regulating the medical cannabis industry was approved by the Israeli government some two months ago.
Israeli Scientists Show Individuals Have ‘Neural Fingerprint,’ Search for Early Markers of Autism
The researchers hope to find early markers that will help in the diagnosis -- and ultimately, the treatment -- of autism at a younger age.
Frenkel Emergency Medical Center Opens at Yad Sarah in Jerusalem
"It is our hope that this place will become a leader and model in the quality of service that it provides to the public."
Pew: Muslim Babies Will Outnumber Christian Births by 2035
In Germany, there were an estimated 1.4 million more Christian deaths than births between 2010 and 2015.
National Autism Research Center opens at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
It will provide access to research for scholars seeking new treatment methods, create shared national databases and distribute information to decision-makers, health-care professionals and the general public.
Live Blog: Israel Battles #PyroTerrorism: Friday, Nov. 25, Latest Update: 3:59 PM
JewishPress.com is blogging the efforts of Israel's firefighters and security personnel battling pyroterrorists.
68 More Cases of Measles Reported in New York
The CDC said a total of 199 confirmed cases of measles were reported in New York’s Rockland County, and 359 cases were reported in New York City.
Measles Outbreak Feared in Tel Aviv
It’s not clear how many other children have been found to be infected with the illness so far.
Yes, Abbas Lied Again – 13-Year-Old Arab Terrorist is Almost Ready to Leave Hospital
The 13-year-old Arab terrorist who knifed two Israelis in Pisgat Ze'ev is nearly healed already, despite lies by Abbas about "execution."