Contamination

High pollution levels found at several streams in northern, eastern Israel, ministries confirm

The Health and Environmental Protection Ministries advised against entering the water at several points due to a high level of bacterial contamination.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A scientist gathers samples for conducting bacteria contamination tests on a stream; illustrative.
Study reveals high levels of lead and cadmium in popular protein powders. Illustration.

Study reveals high levels of lead and cadmium in popular protein powders

Plant-based protein powders contain nearly three times more lead than whey-based products.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The WHO announces 18,000 monkeypox cases in January.

The WHO announces 18,000 monkeypox cases in January

Earlier this month, the World Health Organization announced the registration of about 18,000 confirmed cases, including 66 deaths, in 20 African countries during the first five days of January 2025.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The E. coli bacteria. Blood destruction and kidney damage

Health Ministry reports rare outbreak of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, linked to E. coli

So far, 26 Israelis have been affected by this rare condition in 2024.

|ByDR. ITAY GAL

Dangerous mercury levels found in European canned tuna

Canned tuna sold across major European supermarkets has been found to be 100% contaminated with mercury, according to a recent report by NGOs Bloom and Foodwatch.

OCTOBER 30, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Tuna cans.