MIT News8/21/2026
The importance of indoor airflow patterns in spreading airborne disease
Researchers explore how a key factor can mitigate or promote tuberculosis transmission.
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MIT News8/5/2026
Then and now: How MIT Lincoln Laboratory has served as a driving force in national security innovation
Members of the laboratory community reflect on technology impacts that shaped the United States and the world over the past 75 years.
Davar8/2/2026
Ministry of Health: For the first time in Israel – graphic health warnings on all smoking products
Health warnings will be marked at a uniform size of 75% of the packaging surface | They will apply to smoking products, including cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, oral tobacco products, and hookah products | More than 12,000 people die each year in Israel as a result of smoking or exposure to smoke
Davar7/29/2026
Salary Increases, Grants, and Management Role Reform: A New Agreement for Veterinarians in the Civil Service
The agreement includes a tiered salary increase of 6% along with a cash addition of 500 shekels and one‑off grants amounting to thousands of shekels | Union Chairman Arnon Bar‑David: “A significant breakthrough for veterinary doctors, whose work for public health is of national importance.”
MIT News7/17/2026
Following the questions where they lead
Assistant Professor Bailey Flanigan has arrived at complex computational methods for helping democracy thrive.
MIT News7/9/2026
A baseball-sized sensor can detect chemical threats
The “TOSSIT” device, developed at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, can warn service members and first responders of dangerous vapors and aerosols.
Saloona7/9/2026
What’s Important to Know About Early Detection of Breast Cancer: Tests, Signs, and Monitoring Methods
Early detection of breast cancer is considered one of the most significant factors in reducing mortality from the disease and increasing the chance of complete recovery. When the tumor is identified at an early stage, it is usually possible to rely on less aggressive treatment, preserve more healthy breast tissue, and reduce the risk of metastasis. A good understanding of screening and testing options, together with awareness of changes in the breast, enables thoughtful health management over the years. The post "What’s Important to Know About Early Detection of Breast Cancer: Tests, Signs, and Monitoring Methods" first appeared on Salona.
MIT News7/1/2026
How urban design leads to better wellness
An extensive study of U.S. cities identifies walkable neighborhoods, urban greenery, and access to amenities as key contributors to residents’ health.
Davar6/15/2026
For the first time: foreign workers will be required to undergo an 8-hour training in their language on safety in the construction sector
The training will address risk factors for accidents such as work at heights, electricity, and scaffolding, and their prevention | Chazi Shversman, Head of the Safety Department at the Ministry of Labor: The goal is to raise the safety level of foreign workers and reduce the number of accidents | Avitar Chanun, Histadrut representative: "This change will save lives"
Maariv Lifestyle5/26/2026
Lea Rosh-Poze does something that can save lives: Free skin checks in malls
To mark Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Lea Rosh-Poze and the Israeli Skin Cancer Association will conduct free early detection screenings. Expert dermatologists will perform examinations in four malls across the country during June.
Davar5/19/2026
Approved by the Labor Committee: Qualification requirements for high‑altitude work instructors will be tightened
The Labor and Welfare Committee has determined that instructors will now be required to be certified as work managers or as safety officers | The move aims to combat falsifications and reduce the accident rate | Committee chair, MK Volkiger: "Every step to increase safety at sites can save lives"
Ynet Health4/8/2026
The healthcare system returns to normal, except for hospitals in the north
Hospitals are returning to normal and the departments will return to their original locations in the morning hours, however hospitals in the north will continue to operate for the time being in a limited format in parking lots and protected complexes below ground level – according to the civil defense policy of the Home Front Command. Sheba Medical Center has already begun to bring back the women's, maternity and children's departments from the underground.