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Life expectancy in Israel dropped during COVID pandemic, study finds

Researchers find that Israeli men’s life expectancy dropped by 3.6 months in 2020, with Arab Israeli men seeing the steepest drop, losing a whole year and a half

Adir Yanko | 18:14 | 11.30.22

Israel to offer smokers free life-saving lung checkups

Health Ministry launches two-month pilot program in hopes early detection of smoking-related illnesses could save the lives of countless Israelis

Yuval Niv | 23:03 | 11.28.22

Israeli woman breaths sigh of relief after suspected tumor turns out to be wisdom tooth

Noticing a lump on her neck growing progressively, woman surprised to learn it wasn’t cancer, but an impacted wisdom tooth pushed into her neck

Maayan Peleg Aviram | 20:47 | 11.28.22

Israeli company on the edge of curing diabetes

Biotechnology firm Kadimastem's breakthrough treatment uses stem cells to imitate the function of a real human pancreas

i24NEWS | 16:47 | 11.27.22

Israeli company programs antibodies to fight cancer

Biolojic Design working on what they describe as 'breakthrough antibodies' able to target specific cancer cells that are harder to detect and operate on

i24NEWS | 13:53 | 11.24.22

Report shows Israelis are gaining weight and smoking more

Healthcare professional warns of obesity epidemic in the country, with heavier smoking due to COVID, widespread increased levels of anxiety and electronic cigarettes

Adir Yanko | 09:36 | 11.22.22

Gaza child, 5, gets life-saving heart surgery in Israel

With the help of Save a Child's Heart foundation, Amir Yahya Mabukh was brought to Israel to remove a life-threatening blockage from his heart; 'He loves it her, he didn't want to go back to Gaza,' says his mother

Meir Turgeman | 14:29 | 11.21.22

ד"ר יובל גיאלצ'ינסקי וסטפני פונטאנל מקפריסין: ניתוח תוך רחמי בקע סרעפתי בבילינסון

Israeli doctors save Cypriot baby in fetal distress from deadly birth defect

Cyprus-based mother-to-be, who is married to an Israeli, arrives for care after doctors warned her child may not survive and they have no proper training in such birth defects; says Israeli doctor instills hope her child could live

Ra'anan Ben Tzur | 22:10 | 11.20.22

Israeli Women increasingly mull freezing their eggs

As more women chose to delay childbirth, doctors and health professionals say the option to undergo the procedure should be discussed before the amount and quality of eggs deteriorates

Nitzhia Ya'akov | 19:34 | 11.20.22

Men's sperm count decreased by more than half in last 50 years, Israeli study finds

Exposure to chemicals, processed food, smoking and lack of exercise cause drop in overall sperm count around the world; researchers tell Ynet that the biological clock is ticking with little time to reverse trend

Ma'ayan Peleg-Aviram | 14:04 | 11.16.22

Israeli doctors from Wolfson Medical Center save the life of a Mauritian one-year-old born with a complex heart condition

Israeli humanitarian organization saves the life of Mauritian toddler

For the first time Save a Child's Heart - which brings children seeking medical treatments to Israel from developing countries - was able to help a child from Mauritius, the 65th country the organization has helped so far

In partnership with Save a Child's Heart | 13:41 | 11.16.22

Israeli gay couple says healthcare provider forestalling surrogacy funding

Despite July's Supreme Court decision which prohibits discrimination against same sex parents in surrogacy arrangements, many couples are still being turned down for funds at the stage in which the embryo is implanted into the surrogate mother's womb

Adir Yanko | 10:24 | 11.16.22

Israeli couple donate kidneys to strangers one year apart

Tamir and Raya Ashkenazi decide to give a part of themselves to save others, literally; ‘These cases fill us with hope, and it’s thanks to them that we’ll be able to save many lives’

Korin Elbaz Alush | 20:19 | 11.14.22

'Fewer women on operating table': New Israeli technology battling breast cancer

The battle against breast cancer is recruiting cutting edge Israeli technology, creating systems promising to improve breast cancer diagnosis and treatment of the illness, of which annually in Israel die 1,000 women

Dror Feuer | 08:51 | 11.11.22

Israeli man with his heart on right side saved by cardiologists

Not aware of his rare condition until four years ago, Saeed Shakker says he feels better after the complex operation was complete and only wants to return home

Lior El-Chai | 21:56 | 11.09.22

Israel warns of mass flu outbreak among children in winter

Health Ministry says it is yet to detect a significant increase in influenza, but advises to get vaccinated before flu season begins; 'After two years of everything being mostly closed, flu is back earlier and in a more amplified manner,' says official

Adir Yanko | 15:57 | 11.09.22

Israel warns blinding parasite possibly found in Sea of Galilee

Health Ministry says launched epidemiological investigation into matter; 'There is no definitive proof yet of the parasite's presence, and at this point, it is an assessment, based on clinical tests,' experts say

Adir Yanko | 23:15 | 11.08.22

ג'וני יוסוף תינוק פליט סורי מקפריסין ניתוח לב בשניידר

Emergency surgery in Israel saves life of premature Syrian baby

Born with a congenital heart defect, 2-week-old Johnny Yusuf needed specialized care to survive and was flown to Israel in a coordinated effort; 'Johnny's story is unique because he's both very small and needed operation right away,' says Israeli official

Ma'ayan Peleg Aviram | 13:04 | 11.08.22

In first, Israel's health system launches communication service for deaf people

Israeli-made SignNow app allows real-time video calls with sign language interpreters for hearing impaired and deaf customers, enabling simultaneous translation into sign language for those seeking medical attention

Ricky Carmi Piasecki | 19:24 | 11.01.22

קנתה לו דפיברילטור והצילה את חייו. אורי וליאת פלס

Israeli woman gifts husband defibrillator for birthday, saves his life

Liat Peles bought her husband Ori a defibrillator for his 47th birthday; little did she know, her present would soon save his life; 'Doctors said without defibrillator, I would have either died or suffered permanent brain damage'

Adir Yanko | 19:47 | 10.26.22

Octogenarian Israeli EMT has saved thousands of lives, doesn't plan to retire

Alex Michigan's career started by chance more than 50 years ago, and while his wife pleads with him to take his foot off the gas, once his phone lights up, he leaves everything behind and rushes to save yet another life

Israel Moskovitz | 17:20 | 10.25.22

New COVID-19 variants spreading across the globe, WHO says

World Health Organization says new BQ.1 and closely related BQ.1.1 are more dangerous than the original Omicron and may cause widespread morbidity during winter; new variants account for 16.6% of COVID cases in the U.S. and rising quickly

Dr. Itay Gal | 22:34 | 10.23.22

Israeli court rules for DNA testing in modern day Judgement of Solomon case

After wrong embryo implanted in woman, potential biological parents fight for yet unborn child as birth mother asks to hold on to baby; Judges say baby must know his/her roots; experts weigh in on dilemma

Yoram Yarkoni | 19:46 | 10.20.22

Israelis regain eyesight in slain soldier's corneas donation

Upon discovering that their donor was Ido Baruch, Benjamin Goren and Aviva Ra'anan say feel combination of 'emotion and sadness'; Transplant coordinator says she was 'moved by the family's nobility'

Nina Fox | 18:24 | 10.17.22

Arab Israeli women more likely to die from breast cancer, survey says

Health Ministry report says Arab women have less access to good health care, have unhealthy diets and are less likely to submit to screening because of cultural stigma and shame from potential diagnosis

Adir Yanko | 15:05 | 10.16.22

Israel turns to sustainable fish farming to solve food insecurity

Experts say the process of aquaculture requires much less space than traditional agriculture methods, and could provide relief in case of a future food crisis that might be caused by overpopulation

The Media Line | 07:54 | 10.14.22

FDA blames Israel-based Teva for Adderall shortage

Teva says it expects ADHD drug's inventory recovery in the coming months, as some people may encounter a backorder based on timing and high demand

Reuters | 09:50 | 10.13.22

Groundbreaking Israeli research reveals what prevents heart disease

Assuta Ashdod Public Hospital study could help doctors better diagnose patients, design improved treatments in the future and uncover why some people never develop heart disease

The Media Line, Ynet | 09:13 | 10.12.22

93-year-old Shari Marco receives a fourth dose of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine following a vaccination party after Israel approved a second booster shot for the immunocompromised, people over 60 years and medical staff in a retirement home in Netanya

Israel rolls out new omicron-tailored COVID-19 vaccines

Named world leader last year in vaccinating its population against the coronavirus, Israel launches Omicron-adapted COVID vaccination campaign, directed at at-risk groups and those over 65

Associated Press | 19:34 | 09.22.22

Israel's COVID czar: Stop counting waves, coronavirus is here to stay

Prof. Salman Zarka says while the worst of the pandemic is behind us, the virus is still far from being considered just another generic disease as new variants can appear; urges Israelis to receive modified vaccine covering omicron strains ahead of winter

Sharon Kidon | 16:31 | 09.20.22

Israel to launch Omicron-adapted COVID vaccination campaign this week

Reports say Israel has received the Pfizer vaccines and the country’s health funds are ready to start the vaccination campaign as early as Thursday, with first priority given to those aged 65 and older

i24NEWS, Ynet | 10:28 | 09.20.22

Israeli study shows Facebook worsens mental health

Study says found correlation between statistically significant worsening in mental health symptoms, especially depression and anxiety; data show 20% rise in anxiety disorder reports

i24NEWS | 19:06 | 09.18.22

Jewish community in Miami honors Israeli philanthropic medical group

Lema'anchem organization, which provides free medical counseling and guidance to those in need, receives recognition at event initiated by New York's IDB Bank; NGO's chief Yossi Erlblich this year won Presidential Award for Volunteerism

Hadas Bar-Ad, Yulia Karra | 10:55 | 09.18.22

Israel: Case of woman impregnated with wrong embryo 'not isolated'

After woman discovers she is carrying a fetus who has no genetic connection to her or her spouse, Assuta Rishon Lezion says they are looking for biological parents, halts admission of new fertility patients until further notice

Adir Yanko | 09:40 | 09.18.22

Embryo implanted in Israeli hospital has 'no genetic links' to parents

Concerns come after mother, implanted in Assuta hospital via in vitro fertilization, undergoes DNA test in a different medical facility, with results showing no link to fetus; Health Ministry and Rishon LeZion hospital launch investigations

Adir Yanko | 20:46 | 09.14.22

Israel to roll out adapted COVID booster this month, official says

Coronavirus czar Salman Zarka urges people at risk to receive shot designed to combat the Omicron BA.4/5 subvariants along with annual flu shot cautioning possible wave of both diseases; Health Ministry reported R factor tops one earlier in the week, indicating renewed COVID spread

Reuters, Ynet | 17:01 | 09.14.22

After months of steady decline, COVID cases bounce back

Israel's coronavirus R-value tops 1, albeit daily infections still a long haul from previous months; 100 virus patients in serious condition, 38 on ventilators; 200 Israelis reportedly succumbed to virus in August

Yaron Druckman | 19:57 | 09.12.22

המלך צ'רלס, המלכה-רעיה קמילה ויורש העצר וויליאם

King Charles' swollen fingers continue to spark discussion

Medical experts worry about underlaying health issues possibly behind to king's unnaturally expanded limbs; Israeli hand surgeon tells Ynet condition is considered 'normal' for many people over age of 65

Alexandra Lukash | 15:49 | 09.12.22

Israeli-U.S. research uses retina to detect Alzheimer's disease

New research, Israel Medical Association's Hebrew-language journal Harefuah, uses turmeric to identify disease process via retina inspection

i24NEWS | 10:48 | 09.12.22

In first, Israel to host World Health Organization conference

World Health Organization says representatives from the 53 countries are expected to arrive; Health Minister to sign bilateral health cooperation agreements with officials from Germany, Croatia, Cyprus, and Kazakhstan

i24NEWS | 08:45 | 09.11.22

In first, Israeli health fund to cover gender-affirming surgery abroad

Israel's largest healthcare provider agrees to cover up to $250,000 in costs for transgender woman's sex reassignment surgery in Thailand in a move viewed as major leap forward for trans people

Adir Yanko | 11:48 | 09.07.22

Northern Israel newborn in serious condition after botched circumcision

Infant rushed to emergency surgery in Haifa's Rambam Health Care Campus; doctors describe case as exceedingly rare in severity; child's life not in danger

Adir Yanko | 19:51 | 09.06.22

Brainwash trivia: What is inertia?

Want to know what homeothermic animals do and when did vertebrates began to inhabit land region? Take our scientifically-developed trivia test to find out!

Davidson Institute for Science Education | 10:10 | 09.05.22

Phylis, center, with two Save a Child's Heart volunteers

African girl misses first day of school to undergo lifesaving surgery in Israel

Little Phylis traveled all the way from Zambia to Wolfson Medical Center for lifesaving surgery coordinated by Save a Child's Heart; her friends will start first grade without her

Ynet | 12:14 | 09.01.22

Chromosomes: Storehouse of hereditary information

The cells which hold DNA are essential for the function of our bodies, and chromosomes are extremely complex instruction manuals that determine how we are made even before we are born

Nadav Goldberg/Davidson Institute of Science Education | 10:50 | 09.01.22

FDA green lights Omicron-targeted COVID boosters ahead of revaccination campaign

Commissioner Robert Califf says 'if anything is going to prevent transmission and long COVID, it's going to be a variant specific vaccine for the variant that's currently circulating'

Reuters | 22:43 | 08.31.22

נזקי הפגזה שהרסה מלון ב בחמוט מחוז דונייצק חבל דונבאס אוקראינה מלחמה רוסיה

Israel tells medical students studying in Ukraine to return to campus there

Israeli medical schools unwilling to accept students after years of study in war-torn country; Health Ministry says if in-person study not possible, students can apply elsewhere; one student says after 5-years of studies, feels helpless, demands ministry provide solution

Adir Yanko | 21:58 | 08.24.22

Israeli play therapy method helps Ukrainian children cope with wartime reality

Children don't always know how to articulate their feelings, especially after trauma, but new therapeutic game developed by Israeli experts seeks to provide them with outlet to share and process difficult experiences

Eido Aizen | 21:27 | 08.22.22

Polio in U.S., UK and Israel reveals rare risk of oral vaccine

New cases cropping up in countries where polio vaccines are administered consistently reveal that the disease is on the rise, possibly from the same vaccines used to combat it

Associated Press | 19:28 | 08.21.22

A lie has legs: Detox foot pads

Claiming to clear dangerous toxins from the body, advertisements for detox pads on social media are rampant and not shy to use misinformation about our own bodies

Noam Leviatan/Davidson Institute of Science Education | 15:10 | 08.21.22

The scariest weapon: Bacteria and viruses as munitions

Quiet, lethal, and difficult to detect - the use of diseases and pathogens as weapons may well be the most deadly arsenal ever to be used on any battlefield

Ori Taichman/Davidson Institute of Science Education | 14:02 | 08.20.22

Israeli lawmaker told he has tumor during kidney donation check

Shas MK Moshe Arbel arrived at the hospital in hopes to make an altruistic donation to help anyone who may need it, but preliminary tests revealed a suspicious growth

Yuval Niv | 12:50 | 08.17.22

Health Ministry refuses to vaccinate medical staff against monkeypox

Despite one Israeli doctor already catching infection after handling patient's test sample, health workers still locked out of immunization as ministry claims such cases 'exceedingly rare'

Dr. Itay Gal | 19:11 | 08.15.22

Why has polio been found in Jerusalem, London, NYC, and how dangerous is it?

Explainer: Polio mainly affects small children and can lead to paralysis and death; as new cases crop up in developing countries, experts warn about the possible dangers of the disease

Reuters | 17:15 | 08.15.22

The amazing math of potato chips

The shapes of the salty snacks hide amazing complexities and mathematical formulas aimed at creating the best possible angle to pack, take out and eat

Tal Sokolov/Davidson Institute of Science Education | 15:17 | 08.14.22

Israeli researchers develop novel nanotechnology to combat cancer cells

Experts believe research by Bar-Ilan University scientists could potentially open possibilities for effective and less intrusive medical treatments for other diseases as well

The Media Line | 14:27 | 08.13.22

Israel's Be'er Sheva hospital calls for more protection from rocket attacks

Hospital staff called in to move 200 beds, premature babies to protected areas as fighting begins while medical tests and procedures suspended because equipment and operating theatres at remain under risk from rocket fire

Adir Yanko | 20:28 | 08.11.22

Israeli hospital to perform life-saving surgeries on children from Chad

Special delegation to the African country becomes first official team to visit Chad in 50 years following normalization of diplomatic; thanks to NGO, 3 children with rare heart conditions will undergo surgeries at Holon hospital

Itamar Eichner | 12:34 | 08.10.22

No more foreign medical students, Israel decides

Decision comes amid shortage of physicians rating the country lower than other OECD members while many who hope for medical career made to travel abroad for studies

Ynet, I24NEWS | 10:07 | 08.10.22

Israel a global leader in foodtech, Good Food Institute says

Israeli startups Remilk and Redefine Meat bring Israel to the world's list of top producers of alternative proteins, only falling short of U.S. in fundraising; 'This is a fascinating industry that provides an opportunity to rectify food system,' says GFI

i24NEWS | 14:25 | 08.03.22

Health&science

Health&Science

Life expectancy in Israel dropped during COVID pandemic, study finds

Adir Yanko

Israel to offer smokers free life-saving lung checkups

Yuval Niv

Israeli woman breaths sigh of relief after suspected tumor turns out to be wisdom tooth

Maayan Peleg Aviram

Israeli company on the edge of curing diabetes

i24NEWS

Israeli company programs antibodies to fight cancer

i24NEWS

Report shows Israelis are gaining weight and smoking more

Adir Yanko

Gaza child, 5, gets life-saving heart surgery in Israel

Meir Turgeman

Israeli doctors save Cypriot baby in fetal distress from deadly birth defect

Ra'anan Ben Tzur

Israeli Women increasingly mull freezing their eggs

Nitzhia Ya'akov

Men's sperm count decreased by more than half in last 50 years, Israeli study finds

Ma'ayan Peleg-Aviram

Israeli humanitarian organization saves the life of Mauritian toddler

In partnership with Save a Child's Heart

Israeli gay couple says healthcare provider forestalling surrogacy funding

Adir Yanko

Israeli couple donate kidneys to strangers one year apart

Korin Elbaz Alush

'Fewer women on operating table': New Israeli technology battling breast cancer

Dror Feuer

Israeli man with his heart on right side saved by cardiologists

Lior El-Chai

Israel warns of mass flu outbreak among children in winter

Adir Yanko

Israel warns blinding parasite possibly found in Sea of Galilee

Adir Yanko

Emergency surgery in Israel saves life of premature Syrian baby

Ma'ayan Peleg Aviram

In first, Israel's health system launches communication service for deaf people

Ricky Carmi Piasecki

Israeli woman gifts husband defibrillator for birthday, saves his life

Adir Yanko

Octogenarian Israeli EMT has saved thousands of lives, doesn't plan to retire

Israel Moskovitz

New COVID-19 variants spreading across the globe, WHO says

Dr. Itay Gal

Israeli court rules for DNA testing in modern day Judgement of Solomon case

Yoram Yarkoni

Israelis regain eyesight in slain soldier's corneas donation

Nina Fox

Arab Israeli women more likely to die from breast cancer, survey says

Adir Yanko

Israel turns to sustainable fish farming to solve food insecurity

The Media Line

FDA blames Israel-based Teva for Adderall shortage

Reuters

Groundbreaking Israeli research reveals what prevents heart disease

The Media Line, Ynet

Israel rolls out new omicron-tailored COVID-19 vaccines

Associated Press

Israel's COVID czar: Stop counting waves, coronavirus is here to stay

Sharon Kidon

Israel to launch Omicron-adapted COVID vaccination campaign this week

i24NEWS, Ynet

Israeli study shows Facebook worsens mental health

i24NEWS

Jewish community in Miami honors Israeli philanthropic medical group

Hadas Bar-Ad, Yulia Karra

Israel: Case of woman impregnated with wrong embryo 'not isolated'

Adir Yanko

Embryo implanted in Israeli hospital has 'no genetic links' to parents

Adir Yanko

Israel to roll out adapted COVID booster this month, official says

Reuters, Ynet

After months of steady decline, COVID cases bounce back

Yaron Druckman

King Charles' swollen fingers continue to spark discussion

Alexandra Lukash

Israeli-U.S. research uses retina to detect Alzheimer's disease

i24NEWS

In first, Israel to host World Health Organization conference

i24NEWS

In first, Israeli health fund to cover gender-affirming surgery abroad

Adir Yanko

Northern Israel newborn in serious condition after botched circumcision

Adir Yanko

Brainwash trivia: What is inertia?

Davidson Institute for Science Education

African girl misses first day of school to undergo lifesaving surgery in Israel

Ynet

Chromosomes: Storehouse of hereditary information

Nadav Goldberg/Davidson Institute of Science Education

FDA green lights Omicron-targeted COVID boosters ahead of revaccination campaign

Reuters

Israel tells medical students studying in Ukraine to return to campus there

Adir Yanko

Israeli play therapy method helps Ukrainian children cope with wartime reality

Eido Aizen

Polio in U.S., UK and Israel reveals rare risk of oral vaccine

Associated Press

A lie has legs: Detox foot pads

Noam Leviatan/Davidson Institute of Science Education

The scariest weapon: Bacteria and viruses as munitions

Ori Taichman/Davidson Institute of Science Education

Israeli lawmaker told he has tumor during kidney donation check

Yuval Niv

Health Ministry refuses to vaccinate medical staff against monkeypox

Dr. Itay Gal

Why has polio been found in Jerusalem, London, NYC, and how dangerous is it?

Reuters

The amazing math of potato chips

Tal Sokolov/Davidson Institute of Science Education

Israeli researchers develop novel nanotechnology to combat cancer cells

The Media Line

Israel's Be'er Sheva hospital calls for more protection from rocket attacks

Adir Yanko

Israeli hospital to perform life-saving surgeries on children from Chad

Itamar Eichner

No more foreign medical students, Israel decides

Ynet, I24NEWS

Israel a global leader in foodtech, Good Food Institute says

i24NEWS