Experts find that ultra-Orthodox men tend to position themselves closer to text than others, which scholars believe explains huge prevalence of myopia

Researchers say study based on 66,790 soldiers should prompt vigilance, shape policy; low or high BMI can be tied to socioeconomic status, which may also impact dental health

Tofersen, which is injected into the spine like an epidural, is giving new hope to two patients at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center

Event in Jerusalem will tackle stigma surrounding mental health and give much-needed guidance to people as pandemic has brought many challenges to the fore, say organizers

Nod to health care workers was started in March 2020 but abandoned by most within months as pandemic's first wave ended. But not by Rabbi Janise Poticha

Model predicts lower infection rate than in other parts of world, but raises concerns that continent's fragile health systems could be overwhelmed

Poorer countries rocked by plummeting commodity prices, drop in remittances, skyrocketing debt and weak safety nets, with dire consequences for global public

Lady Gaga, Paul McCartney among stars to headline 'One World: Together At Home,' airing globally on April 18 to raise funds and awareness for frontline health care workers

Experts say Health Ministry has long suffered a lack of coordination, planning and oversight, leaving it woefully unprepared for coronavirus despite strong signs disaster loomed

Country's physicians are reaching retirement age and not enough are being trained in Israel, with 60% coming from abroad