Responding to abolition of tariff on sweetened soft drinks, global scholars also argue move 'seriously tarnishes Israel's international standing' in medical community

Specialists say ‘science is clear’ on sweetened drinks, urge rethink; Israeli scholar claims canceling tax is ‘an act of public health malpractice and an outrage’

Drugstores unable to honor prescriptions for certain Ritalin dosages, some anxiety medications, and some heart medications, say they are raising a 'red flag'

Hebrew University study testing water supplies follows Health Ministry finding of low iodine concentration among Israelis, prompting concerns about childhood development

Health minister says further shots 'on their way'; priority will be given to men born after 1980 who have HIV, are on HIV pre-exposure meds, or have contracted an STD this year

Rollout to start within days; priority for men born after 1980 who have HIV, are on HIV pre-exposure meds or have contracted an STD this year

Most cases are among men who have sex with men; shots reserved for those in this demographic who are also HIV-positive or taking HIV-preventing drugs, and recently had an STD

Two cases of diphtheria reported in Australia, as experts say phenomenon is caused by same vulnerability that brought polio in Israel -- missed routine vaccines during the pandemic

But Health Ministry not given funding to deal with crisis; expert warns Israelis unaware climate change is 'already here and killing people'

Experts at conference say academics must convey their findings in a way that will enable politicians and public to connect environmental hazards and health