Allergies

Some 10 toddlers develop mild allergic symptoms at Betar Illit daycare center, MDA responds

In a separate incident, several toddlers were found wandering alone on a street near a kindergarten in Petah Tikva while riding toy cars, without adult supervision.

Some 10 toddlers develop mild allergic symptoms at Betar Illit daycare center, October 13, 2026.
Nearly three million Israeli students begin school on September 1, 2026, including some 180,000 first-graders.

Education Ministry admits to not having data on allergies in children, reactions in schools

‘THE FEAR of accidental contact with allergenic foods often leads to persistent anxiety and significantly affects the quality of life of both children and their families.’

Can children have a serious allergic reaction just by touching food? Israeli study says no

Newborn breastfed babies usually nurse 10 to 12 times a day, and generally about every two hours from the start of one breastfeeding session to the start of the next

Exclusively breastfeeding infants linked to higher allergy rates in young children, study finds


Can money buy youth? Meet the tech millionaire spending $20 million to defy father time

Tech millionaire Bryan Johnson, 47, experienced a severe allergic reaction after an experimental anti-aging fat injection for his 'Project Baby Face'.

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The hidden dangers of gel nail polish: Dryness, fungal infections, and more

A new Israeli study reveals serious risks of gel nail polish, including allergies and infections. Dr. Lehavit Akerman explains how to avoid mistakes and maintain healthy, protected nails.

 The risks of gel nail polish

Shark-Ninja launches new air purifier NeverChange HP303

Powerful air filtration with a HEPA filter lasting up to 5 years, designed for allergy sufferers, pet owners, and families.

 Shark-Ninja's air purifier

Especially for allergy and asthma sufferers: Meet the new UWANT vacuum cleaner

International brand UWANT launches the powerful Uwant V100 cordless vacuum cleaner with top performance and one of the highest power ratings in its category.

 Uwant V100 cordless vacuum cleaner

Drinks and foods that affect your facial skin

The impact of drinks and foods on facial skin is a popular topic on social media. We consulted a dermatologist to get the real scoop on what really affects our skin.

  Espresso Cafe

New wearable neck patch invention allows people to speak with no vocal cords

Looking forward, the research team plans to continue enlarging the vocabulary of the device through machine learning and to test it in people with speech disorders.

 Photo of person’s neck with the device – a black adhesive square attached outside the throat.

What blood donors eat before can trigger allergic reactions in youth - study

Overall, the evidence obtained through this study strongly suggests that ATRs could be triggered by the food consumed by donors before a blood donation.

 Allergic reactions might be related to food allergies, triggered by the presence of relevant allergens in the donated blood based on the food the donor consumed prior to donation.

Overcoming lactose sensitivity: Busting myths about milk allergy

Do you have a milk allergy? Can just smelling milk trigger a dangerous reaction? Can milk allergies disappear? Dispelling common misconceptions about this common condition.

Milk

Mistakes in allergy diagnosis during wartime injury treatment are tragic, but are avoidable

Israel Association of Allergy and Clinical Immunology offers 24/7 consultation

EpiPen auto-injection epinephrine pens manufactured by Mylan NV pharmaceutical company for use by severe allergy sufferers are seen in Washington, U.S. August 24, 2016.

'Dangerous' allergenic foods should be allowed in schools, experts say

Israeli allergy and immunology specialists urge an end to banning foods that could cause food allergies from schools.

 CHILDREN ENJOY ice cream cones. Parents have been told by the Education Ministry that they must not give milk; yellow cheese; cottage cheese; peanut snacks like Bamba or peanut butter; and many more staples to their children to bring to school.