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More Israelis chose pro-environment activities for Lag Ba’omer this year.

Deficiency of iodine levels in pregnant women and in school-age children is the main cause of brain damage in childhood, resulting in impaired cognitive and motor development.

The long-term effects of the Gaza conflict on Israel’s children, health, and economy

These chemicals make plastics flexible and are found in everyday items ranging from food containers and beauty products to toys and PVC shower curtains.

 Prenatal Exposure to Phthalate Chemicals Linked to Developmental Issuesin Toddler Boys, According to Hebrew University Researchers JERUSALEM, August 30, 2023 – Chemicals used in hundreds of products known as phthalates have been linked to emotional and behavioral development issues in 24-month-...

Israeli researchers find that higher levels of ubiquitous phthalates in the urine of pregnant mothers correlate with emotional and social difficulties in boys — but not girls

A new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has shed light on the potential consequences of prenatal exposure to phthalates on the emotional and behavioral development of children.

Hebrew University researcher says study showing short-burst intense physical activity can lower risk of cancer by up to 32% is proof 'doing something is better than doing nothing'

'If you send one or two students to start, you are changing their lives,' says president of South Carolina State University, who joined recent trip of historically Black colleges

Nearly 2,000 pre-schoolers across 74 different classrooms were part of this study.