Hospitals are trying out virtual nurses to fix their staffing problems. These virtual nurses use video and messaging to check on patients from far away. But a new study shows that this might not be the solution everyone hoped for. Researchers talked to 880 nurses from 10 different states. They foun
Israel has a plan to make more money from the Dead Sea. They want to change the rules for taking minerals from this famous lake. The government says they want to make sure the public gets a fair deal. They also want to protect the environment. Right now, a company called ICL Group has the rights to
Israel has put forward a new plan to manage the Dead Sea's mineral resources. The goal is to make more money from these resources while also protecting the environment. The current deal, held by ICL Group for 50 years, is set to end in 2030. The government wants to open this up to more companies, ho
Hospital stays can be tough on kids, but one hidden danger is blood clots. These clots, known as hospital-acquired venous thromboembolism (HA-VTE), can be serious. To figure out how often these clots happen, researchers looked at data from multiple hospitals. The CHAT risk assessment model had alrea
Israel made a significant move recently by targeting and killing Haytham Ali Tabatabai, a top leader in Hezbollah. This wasn't just any leader; he was the group's acting military chief, second in command to the secretary-general. Israel's military confirmed his death, calling him a key figure in Hez
Israel is in the middle of a tough money fight. The finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, is set to talk about the 2026 budget with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This isn't just any talk. It's a big deal that could change things. Smotrich has plans to help the economy and make life cheaper for p
Hospitals looking to boost morale and reduce burnout among their staff might want to consider hiring more nurses. That's the key takeaway from a recent study that found even a small increase in nurse staffing can lead to significant improvements in the work environment for both doctors and nurses.
Hospitals have always been on the front lines during emergencies. But recent events, like the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters, have shown that they are not always ready. Many studies before the pandemic pointed out gaps in how hospitals prepare for crises. These gaps became clear during the
Israel is in the midst of a complex operation to recover the remains of hostages from Gaza. This week, another body, believed to be of a deceased hostage, was handed over to Israel by Hamas through the Red Cross. This is the third such transfer this week. The remains are now at a national forensics
Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, made it clear that Israel calls the shots when it comes to its security. He stated this before a meeting with U. S. Vice President JD Vance. This meeting was to talk about the shaky ceasefire deal in Gaza. Netanyahu wanted to ease worries that an internat
