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Internal relocation: when self-discovery begins without moving anywhere
You don’t need to pack a suitcase to leave an old life behind; more people are undergoing 'internal relocation,' changing careers or lifestyles after a quiet rupture that grows from daily emptiness into a journey of renewal and self-discovery
Itamar Pascal | 05:11 | 01.10.26
MRI יחסי מין
Sex inside an MRI: the experiment that changed how medicine understands the human body
In the early 1990s, a couple agreed to have sex inside an MRI scanner, producing real-time images that overturned centuries of anatomical assumptions and sparked ethical debate that continues decades later
Eitan Gefen | 18:13 | 01.09.26
כמה צעדים פשוטים ואפשר לחזור לנשום
How to ease a stuffy nose and sleep better at night
Nasal congestion often worsens at night, disrupting sleep; experts suggest hydration, humidity, breathing techniques and simple lifestyle steps to ease symptoms, while advising medical care if congestion persists or worsens
Smadar Cohen-Tarkel | 13:41 | 01.09.26
ילדים משחקים
How to talk to children about competitiveness
In a world filled with pressure and competition, children face both wins and losses from an early age; how do they cope with competitiveness, and how should parents talk with them about success, failure and emotional resilience? 
‏Hagar Kochavi | 05:53 | 01.08.26
האקתון LifeHack של "אחת מתשע"
Israeli hackathon taps Waze and tech giants to boost early breast cancer detection
The LifeHack hackathon by One in Nine partnered women entrepreneurs with companies like Waze and Monday.com to embed breast cancer screening reminders into everyday digital tools
Tzur Gueta | 03:56 | 01.07.26
עוז לוטטי
Combat refrigerator: After fighting in Gaza war, reservist develops system to save lives on battlefield
War experience becomes final project that could change the face of combat medicine: Oz Lotati, an industrial design graduate, developed a portable blood bank powered by military contact batteries; 'I saw with my own eyes what it means to be in the field without blood available'
ynet | 20:32 | 01.06.26
אבעבועות הקוף
Israel confirms first case of more aggressive monkeypox strain as vaccine shortage persists
The Health Ministry said the case was detected last week in a traveler returning to Israel, likely from the UAE, where officials say the strain is spreading in the community; no additional cases have been identified so far
Or Hadar | 17:57 | 01.06.26
שפעת העופות פגיעה במשקי ביצים
Bird flu detected in northern Israel duck farm
Agriculture Ministry urged the public to buy eggs and poultry only from licensed sellers and to consume them fully cooked, stressing that proper labeling, packaging and preparation reduce health risks
Or Hadar | 17:52 | 01.05.26
ד"ר שרון אלרעי פרייס, ראש שירותי בריאות הציבור במשרד הבריאות
Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis, face of Israel’s COVID-19 response, steps down
Health official resigns after five years as head of public health, leaving amid rising measles cases, anti-vaccine attacks and major public health reforms still underway
Or Hadar | 14:16 | 01.05.26
Professor Michael Glickman, dean of the Technion’s Faculty of Biology, and postdoctoral researcher Dr. Ajay Wagh
Israeli scientists reveal how brain 'takes out the trash', and may spread Alzheimer’s
Technion researchers find protein-disposal system in brain cells may actually spread toxic proteins linked to Alzheimer’s; instead of destroying them, cells sometimes expel them to neighboring tissues, potentially accelerating disease progression in brain
ynet Global | 12:52 | 01.05.26
בדיקת ממוגרפיה
Beyond breast cancer: mammography scans may also detect heart disease risk
Mammography scans can reveal calcifications in breast arteries, a finding being studied for its link to heart disease risk in women and its potential to aid early detection of atherosclerosis during routine screening
Tzur Gueta | 12:05 | 01.05.26
הזדקנות בריאה
Israeli scientists identify ‘brake and gas’ protein that may hold secret to aging
Life expectancy is rising rapidly, but healthy life expectancy lags behind; a Bar-Ilan University study in lab animals points to the protein Sirt6 as a key regulator that may explain healthier aging and open new treatment paths
Eitan Gefen | 09:10 | 01.05.26
קלייר ברוסו
Canadian actress reignites debate by seeking assisted death after years of mental illness
Claire Brosseau says years of severe mental illness and failed treatments have left her no alternatives, leading her to seek access to Canada’s assisted dying program despite the law barring cases based solely on psychiatric suffering
Tzur Gueta | 06:49 | 01.05.26
ספורט וקללות
F***, it works: study finds swearing can boost physical performance during exercise
Keele University researchers found swearing lowers mental inhibitions and boosts confidence, allowing participants to sustain demanding physical tasks longer than when repeating neutral words, without increasing heart rate or physiological arousal
Eitan Gefen, Tzur Gueta | 03:38 | 01.05.26
תינוק מסקנדינביה
Everybody wants a 'Viking' baby: the dark side of Denmark’s sperm donation industry
Denmark’s sperm industry exports 'Viking sperm' worldwide, but soaring demand and loose regulation were exposed after one donor fathered 197 children with a cancer-linked mutation
Zeev Avrahami | 08:19 | 01.03.26
הצצה ל"בית כלא לשמנים" בסין
‘Prison for fat people’: inside China’s closed military-style weight loss camps for the obese
An Australian blogger paid $1,000 to enter a walled-off weight loss camp in China, documenting 28 days of isolation, extreme workouts and strict diets in a controversial industry critics liken to prisons for the overweight
Roy Elman | 17:56 | 01.01.26
חדר מיון במרכז שניידר לרפואת ילדים
Sharp rise in suicidal thoughts among Israeli youth: ‘Numbers we’ve never seen before’
Doctors warn that the growing number of children and teenagers seeking emergency psychiatric care reflects deeper, more complex distress intensified by the war and highlights the need for immediate, coordinated national action
Or Hadar, Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 14:51 | 01.01.26
אזעקה בירושלים טיל חות'ים תימן כומתה צבע אדום
War stress shows in PTSD spike and rising smoking, new data reveals
Thirty percent of smokers increased tobacco use, Israelis sit more than eight hours a day and one-third report no aerobic exercise, as Maccabi data show 9,000 PTSD diagnoses this year and one in three Israelis saying they need mental health help
Or Hadar | 11:23 | 12.31.25
ילדים מסומלילנד שנותחו בישראל במסגרת פרויקט הצל לבו של ילד
Diplomacy from the heart: Israeli charity treated Somaliland children decades before recognition
For 21 years, an Israeli nonprofit carried out 49 life-saving heart surgeries for children from Somaliland, long before Israel’s historic recognition of its independence, building a humanitarian bridge ahead of formal diplomacy
Itamar Eichner | 11:17 | 12.31.25
Not a cold: How to tell allergies from viruses and why proper care matters
Seasonal transitions often bring a runny nose, itching, sneezing and even shortness of breath; this is not a cold but an immune system misfire; how can allergies be distinguished from viruses, and why proper treatment significantly improves quality of life
Anati Gilad | 04:05 | 12.31.25
קפה, תה
Coffee or tea and bone health? Large study points to a surprising link
A decade-long observational study of nearly 10,000 postmenopausal women found slightly higher hip bone density among tea drinkers, while moderate coffee intake showed no harm to bones and very high consumption may be linked to lower density
Tzur Gueta | 12:25 | 12.30.25
בריאות המוח
Your brain can age more slowly, researchers discover, but it's all up to you
Study finds that optimism, quality sleep and strong social ties are linked to healthier, younger-looking brains, up to eight years below chronological age, even among adults with chronic pain, highlighting lifestyle over age as key to brain health
Eitan Gefen | 10:51 | 12.30.25
Israelis are grappling with rising trauma symptoms in the wake of October 7
Israeli study of psychedelic use for treating PTSD could expand trauma care
Israelis are grappling with rising trauma symptoms in the wake of prolonged war, while mental health services remain stretched far beyond capacity; since Oct. 7 about 3 million adults in Israel experienced anxiety, depression or symptoms of PTSD
Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 08:04 | 12.30.25
כאבי שיניים בלילה
Sleeping poorly at night? Your dental health may be part of the reason
Research over the past decade suggests a two-way link between sleep quality and oral health; here's why the connection exists and what steps can help protect both healthy teeth and restful sleep
Dr. Dan Littner | 01:21 | 12.30.25
פרופ' רונית סצ'י-פאינרו ופרופ' אורי בן-דוד, אוניברסיטת תל אביב
Tel Aviv University researchers uncover how breast cancer spreads to the brain
A new Tel Aviv University study identifies a genetic and metabolic mechanism that enables breast cancer to spread to the brain, pointing to potential new treatments and improved risk-based monitoring for patients
Itay Geffen | 23:52 | 12.29.25
Nachi Natan and Bar Ofir
Breakthrough Israeli tech detects Crohn’s flares before they begin
Two Israeli researchers develop technologies that may help detect Crohn’s and IBD flare-ups early, using a smart stress-monitoring patch and a synthetic biology-based urine test, potentially transforming care for millions of patients worldwide
ynet Global | 13:39 | 12.29.25
פרופ' ליאור לבנשטיין וד"ר סוזנה מוסטפא-מיח'איל במהלך ניתוח במרכז הרפואי לגליל
First in Israel: artificial urinary sphincter implanted in 4 women using robotic surgery
Four women aged 44 to 75 received implants of artificial urinary sphincters through robotic surgery at Galilee Medical Center after other treatments failed; the rare procedure targets severe incontinence, a condition far more common in women
Or Hadar | 07:31 | 12.29.25
Near-catastrophic submarine navigation error triggered diabetes in IDF officer, court rules
Haifa court finds extreme stress from a rare mistake aboard an IDF submarine directly caused Type 1 diabetes and orders the Defense Ministry to recognize the officer as a disabled veteran
Lior El-Hai, Reuven Weiss | 12:59 | 12.28.25
חדר ניתוח
Study finds vasectomy under local anesthesia safe and painless, gaining popularity among Israeli men
Although vasectomy is widely used globally, it’s still mostly done under general anesthesia in Israel; a new study at Assuta Haifa found local anesthesia causes minimal pain and high satisfaction, offering a safer, cheaper and more accessible option
Eitan Gefen | 13:19 | 12.27.25
עומס ניכר בחדר המיון בשיבא בעונת מחלות החורף
Pediatric wards under strain as flu cases surge and vaccination rates remain low
Pediatricians are reporting children arriving in critical condition with pneumonia, heart infections and seizures, but despite the severe illness only 13% of children under the age of 5 have been vaccinated this year 
Or Hadar | 10:53 | 12.25.25
שפעת חולה מחלה ויראלית
Doctors answer: how to treat influenza and the medication that is useless
Family doctors break down the symptoms, risks and prevention of influenza, offering practical guidance on when to seek care and how to avoid dangerous complications
Eitan Gefen | 05:37 | 12.25.25
סיגריה אלקטרונית
Crème brûlée and candy-flavored vapes lure teens into nicotine addiction
A Hebrew University study finds 14% of adult e-cigarette users never smoked traditional cigarettes; Sweet flavors like caramel and Oreo are strongly linked to disposable vape use, raising concerns over youth targeting and long-term health risks
Tzur Gueta | 02:38 | 12.25.25
דוב מרסיקני
When bears grow tame: how humans are reshaping wildlife
Two recently published studies show that humans are influencing the animals around them; without intending to, we are making them increasingly similar to domesticated animals
Dr. Yonat Eshchar | 08:46 | 12.24.25
‘Not secondary but essential’: US network brings proven mental health care model to Modi’in
Serving Israeli soldiers, reservists, and families, the new site offers short-term outpatient therapy with rapid intake and structured treatment plans
Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 06:28 | 12.24.25
עושים סדר במחקר
Order from motion: Israeli study reveals how spinning particles self-assemble
Israeli researchers show that oppositely rotating particles in fluid form active, polymer-like chains that move, interact and reorganize on their own, offering insights into living systems and future smart materials
ynet Global | 23:14 | 12.23.25
זה לא הכל או לא כלום
Oral sex and cancer risk: what you need to know about HPV
Rising rates of HPV-related oral and throat cancer, particularly among men, highlight the links to oral sex and the importance of early diagnosis, multidisciplinary care and vaccination in improving survival
Dr. Yotam Shkedy | 11:33 | 12.23.25
Myths and facts: when brushing your teeth does more harm than good | A guide
From the moment our first tooth pops out, we’re told to brush, thoroughly and consistently, at least twice a day; however overzealous brushing can damage our teeth
Dr. Khaled Gafali | 08:41 | 12.23.25
Can a wagging tail speed recovery? Inside Rabin Medical Center’s ‘dog medicine’ program and new study
Senior nurse Keren Matry says a therapy dog is 'better than a drug from a doctor or a nurse'
Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 05:49 | 12.23.25
תיק גב
Carrying around a heavy bag? These are the troubles it could cause
Carrying a heavy, unbalanced bag can cause back, neck and nerve pain and expose users to bacteria and hidden health risks;  What can we do to prevent this, why shouldn't we put a wallet in our back pocket, and why is a messy bag a sign of something deeper?
Dr. Yael Benvenisti | 11:09 | 12.22.25
שפה שנייה
This is the secret to maintaining your brain in old age
When the brain never stops learning, aging looks completely different; If you're aiming to keep your brain sharp as you get older, there's one thing you should do: go back to school
Shachar Ben Izhak | 09:44 | 12.22.25
How much will trauma cost Israel in the years ahead?
From spikes in deadly road accidents and domestic violence to soaring sedative and opioid use, a new NATAL analysis shows that the psychological aftermath of October 7 threatens Israel’s human capital and long-term growth  
Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 03:17 | 12.22.25
סמי MDMA
$20 billion, one-third untreated: why psychiatry may be the next breakout market
Roughly 30% of depression patients fail existing therapies, creating a massive unmet medical need; psychiatry has lagged behind oncology and biotech in innovation and capital; a new wave of neuro-repair treatments is opening a rare medical and financial inflection point
ynet Global | 05:36 | 12.21.25
ruchman
‘Their souls are injured forever’: Israeli trauma team rushes to Bondi after shooting
Israeli emergency psychotrauma responders provided immediate support to victims and the wider community coping with shock, grief, and fear
Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 11:15 | 12.20.25
דלקת ריאות
Pneumonia after the flu: how to spot the danger before it’s too late
Think the flu is over, then the fever returns? A bacterial infection may have followed the virus; with flu cases surging, early pneumonia signs are critical; Dr. Shai Moshe Amor urges flu shots, even if they don’t fully prevent illness
Dr. Shai Moshe Amor | 22:45 | 12.18.25
שוקולד מריר
Research proves: this sweet treat may slow aging
New findings suggest a natural cocoa ingredient may help slow the body’s aging clock; still, that does not mean you should eat an entire chocolate bar
ynet | 22:31 | 12.18.25
קורטיזול
Suffering weight gain and insomnia? This hormone has a dramatic impact on health
If you ever wonder what’s behind your sleep problems or weight gain, researchers may have the answer: cortisol. In the book, 'Cortisol: The Master Hormone', they crown this stress hormone as the most influential on our health, and explain what we should do to keep it in balance
Revital Federbush | 21:23 | 12.18.25
מחלת חום
Flu surge in Israel: ICUs fill, Health Ministry urges masks and vaccination
Hospitals in Israel are coming under growing strain as hundreds are hospitalized with influenza, including children in intensive care; doctors warn that wards are filling up and many parents regret not vaccinating their children
Or Hadar | 03:55 | 12.18.25
חשק מיני
Sex after 65: FDA approves libido-boosting pill for women
US regulators expand approval of Addyi to postmenopausal women; experts say treatment for low sexual desire remains complex, with limited effectiveness and side effects
Tzur Gueta | 19:52 | 12.17.25
חזרה למסכות במחלקת הילדים בבית החולים וולפסון
Health Ministry recommends masks for at-risk populations over severe flu season
Those over 65 and chronically ill should consider wearing masks in enclosed spaces; Four children have died from the flu in theh past month, three of whom were unvaccinated; only 50% of those aged 65 and over have been vaccinated
Or Hadar | 21:48 | 12.16.25
בית החולים הדסה עין כרם
Massive crisis and strike threats: who will save Hadassah?
The worker's union is expected to declare a labor dispute at Hadassah Ein Karem and Hadassah Mount Scopus, potentially leading to a strike. Hadassah claims the state owes them 700 million shekels. The Ministry of Finance responds: "Mismanagement, workers are being held hostage"
Or Hadar | 02:45 | 12.14.25
אכילה לילית
The hidden health costs of late-night eating
Studies show eating late disrupts digestion, appetite hormones and sleep, slows fat burning and raises risks of weight gain, blood sugar imbalance and gut inflammation, especially in people with sensitive digestive systems or chronic stress
Adi Zusman | 21:30 | 12.13.25
חיילים בתא הלחץ של המכון לרפואה ימית בחיפה
The pressure chamber helping wounded IDF soldiers heal and return to military service
Originally designed for diving injuries, the Navy hyperbaric institute in Haifa now treats thousands of wounded troops with burns, amputations, and hearing damage; for many, the healing is physical and emotional alike
Sarit Rosenblum | 05:48 | 12.13.25
עומר ביח מדריך עמידת ידיים
Calisthenics 101: A beginner’s guide to mastering the handstand
You don’t have to be a ninja warrior to master an impressive handstand; with a few simple rules and consistent practice, you can build strength, develop greater muscle control and learn to defy gravity
Eitan Gefen | 05:11 | 12.13.25
זריקת הרזיה
Forget injections: this is how you activate the satiety hormone naturally
A simple change in habits and diet can help us activate the GLP-1 hormone and regain control over our appetite; Clinical dietitian Liora Houbara explains which foods to include in your menu, and why it's important to cook with your hands
Liora Houbara | 05:08 | 12.13.25
דיק ואן־דייק
‘Mary Poppins’ star Dick Van Dyke celebrates 100th birthday with new longevity guide
Dick Van Dyke, forever known from 'Mary Poppins' and 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,' turns 100 and releases a book on aging well, crediting his positive outlook; he still starts each morning with black coffee and five sugar cubes
Noga Shavit-Raz | 17:51 | 12.12.25
חיסון נגד קורונה
FDA plans unusual warning on COVID vaccines; experts sharply criticize move
Agency considering adding a black box warning to COVID vaccines over claims of child deaths, according to CNN; critics say data are undisclosed, process lacks transparency and decision appears politically driven
ynet Global | 14:48 | 12.12.25
צמחי מרפא
Israelis are turning back to herbal remedies: Here are 5 medicinal herbs you need to know
As more Israelis seek natural ways to unwind, experts recommend five calming herbs that are easily available and simple to prepare;  Used in teas, these traditional remedies support sleep, digestion, mood and stress relief.
10:02 | 12.12.25
מתוך ההופעה של פריימל סקרים
UK rock band under fire for swastika-Star of David imagery at London show
Jewish watchdog files police complaint after Primal Scream displays visuals linking Nazi symbols with Jewish iconography during anti-Israel performance; venue launches investigation amid accusations of antisemitism
ynet | 04:42 | 12.12.25
חזרה למסכות במחלקת הילדים בבית החולים וולפסון
First Israeli hospital reinstates masking as severe flu wave sweeps country
Wolfson Medical Center mandates masks in pediatric ward amid surge in H3N2 infections; health officials warn of highly contagious mutated strain driving rare child fatalities and rising hospitalizations
Sarit Rosenblum | 04:07 | 12.12.25
שפה שנייה
From childhood to aging: the powerful cognitive benefits of bilingualism
Research shows bilingual children develop stronger empathy, social skills and executive function, while adults gain cognitive resilience that delays dementia and supports recovery from stroke
Dr. Yael Benvenisti | 23:22 | 12.11.25
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