Health&Science
Love at first sight exists and what it means for the future of your relationship
Love at first sight has been a symbol of ultimate infatuation since biblical times; While many view it as just a cultural mask for sexual attraction, research and experts suggest it's far more romantic; They argue that immediate loves can indeed be deep and meaningful
Shani Gal | 19:04 | 09.22.23
אבחון לפי קול באמצעות בינה מלאכותית
Unearthing the origins of artificial intelligence
These days, when we are inundated with news of groundbreaking advancements in the field of artificial intelligence, it’s fascinating to delve into how it all started
Tal Sokolov/Davidson Institute of Science | 13:23 | 09.22.23
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Moonbound: Will an Israeli drone soon dance on the moon?
Israeli startup WeSpace lands on shortlist of European Space Agency's technology accelerator, aiming to launch Israel’s next lunar space probe
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 18:22 | 09.21.23
ניצן עמיצור ואביה חולה אלצהייימר
Daughter of Alzheimer's disease patient: 'Dad is disappearing little by little'
On international Alzheimer's day, Nitzan writes that she struggled for years to accept that her smart, funny, intelligent father is sick with this cursed disease; 'only in the last 3 years can I say it, feel it, cry it'
Nitzan Amitzur | 14:58 | 09.21.23
יאק טיבטי
Climate change instrumental in 9th-century collapse of Tibetan Empire, study says
Experts find harsh climate conditions led to drought and mass death on Tibetan Plateau bringing social unrest to the empire
Yogev Israely | 17:36 | 09.20.23
התקף לב
Step it up: How to walk your way to a healthier heart
An increasing number of young people are experiencing cardiovascular incidents, causing concern; A recent study identifies the optimal number of steps to reduce the risk, so if you haven't gotten off your couch yet, now would be a good time
Eitan Geffen | 14:10 | 09.20.23
ילד נער דיכאון התעללות עצוב אילוס אילוסטרציה מקלדת
High on life: New study shows addiction to physical fitness is real
Recent Israeli study found that many Israeli men suffer from addiction to physical fitness; the causes are childhood anxiety and avoidance caused by parental unavailability; 'physical fitness holds potential for addiction like anything else'
Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 18:52 | 09.19.23
בדיקת קורונה אנטיגן
COVID or common cold? The symptom guide that clears the air
Increasing infections from new COVID strains and a rise in other viral illnesses make it challenging to identify what you're suffering from; What vaccines are available? What treatments work? When to visit the ER? Your complete guide
Dr. Itay Gal | 14:57 | 09.19.23
נחש צפע
Brainwash: Are snakes deaf?
Which animal engages in dam construction? What is the Higgs Boson? What is analyzed during an ultrasound check? A challenging scientific trivia
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 16:16 | 09.18.23
חיסון אישה בהריון
Health Ministry warns against rise in whooping cough in Israel
Ministry calls on health maintenance organizations to make vaccines available for pregnant women and children after cases increase in areas close to Jerusalem
Adir Yanko | 16:03 | 09.18.23
מוח אנושי
Falling head over heels: Exploring brain injuries
The human brain is a fascinating organ, and a damaged brain can be equally intriguing; what can we learn from head injuries?
Tal Fisher/Davidson Institute of Science | 14:09 | 09.17.23
אברהם דרייזין
Beyond the high: Israeli startup using psychedelics for groundbreaking treatments
Nextage CEO Abraham Dreazen reveals company's groundbreaking research, from the potential of a Colorado-native frog to help treat brain diseases and chronic pain, to imminent FDA approval of ecstasy-based PTSD medication
Anat Lev Adler | 18:47 | 09.16.23
גדעון קופרניק
It used to be me: How beating childhood obesity turned me into a crusader for kids
Dr. Gideon Karplus, himself obese as a child, is well-versed in the issue, and currently performs bariatric surgeries on children, keenly aware of the country's problematic approach to tackling this problem; He advocates for a change in approach, starting from policymakers down to the family level
Dr. Gideon Karplus | 18:45 | 09.16.23
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New year, new you: Must-adopt changes for a transformative new year!
Here are some recent studies and recommendations that we can incorporate into our lives to become new and improved versions of ourselves as we head into the new year
Idan Lushi | 13:39 | 09.16.23
שקיעה במעלה חבר, הר חברון
Transform your life with the simple act of gratitude
Expert says practicing gratitude strengthens physical and emotional well-being, the immune system and brain function
Shirley Yuval Yair | 20:09 | 09.15.23
נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ
NASA to investigate UFO reports: 'No evidence of extraterrestrial visits found'
Administrator Bill Nelson says NASA to increase its efforts to gather information on UFOs and play a larger role in helping the Pentagon detect them
Reuters | 20:26 | 09.14.23
ארוחת חג משפחתית ארוחה משפחה חגים קשישים סבא סבתא
All you 'should' eat; dietary tips for Jewish holiday season
While the holidays are upon us with their tempting delights the most important thing we must decide is how much we can afford to eat before we end up unable to eat until Hanukah; here are some tips about eating during the holidays
Monica Keren | 17:42 | 09.14.23
כאבים מסכים כאבי גב פרקים שימוש ממושך
How are COVID-19 and autoimmune diseases linked?
Experts still investigating cases where individuals reported experiencing joint and muscle pain after contracting the virus, which subsequently developed into a host of autoimmune diseases
Dana Ron, Prof. Itamar Raz | 12:03 | 09.14.23
אדיר חנניה פרופ' דוד פרג
24-year-old Israeli suffers heart attack day after birth of first child
Adir Hanania felt discomfort in his hands and chest but brushed it off as the stress of becoming a father; It didn't occur to him that he had a heart problem
Raanan Ben-Zur | 20:16 | 09.13.23
עישון סיגריות בני נוער
Youth smoking rates soar in Israel, raising concerns
Report reveals that, every year, the age of smokers is decreasing and there is insufficient enforcement and a lack of organized policies in Israel; 3% of sixth-grade children and 10% of 10th-grade youth reported using e-cigarettes in the past 30 days
Adir Yanko | 20:06 | 09.12.23
COVID cases rising: We will wear masks again for Rosh Hashanah
Experts warn that coronavirus cases requiring hospitalization are on the rise in Israel and around the world and call on the public to wear masks when near high-risk individuals
Adir Yanko | 19:38 | 09.12.23
דבש תפוח תפוחים תפוח בדבש
Honey is good for you, just not too much
Apple dipped in honey is one of Rosh Hashanah's symbols and beyond its great taste, honey has healthy properties such as soothing sore throat and helping to heal wounds, but it's not all milk and honey
Michal Simhi | 12:16 | 09.12.23
חיסון נגד קורונה בישראל
FDA approves updated COVID vaccines heading to Israel
Vaccine manufacturers report new vaccines deliver good protection against new coronavirus strains spreading around the world
Dr. Itay Gal | 00:14 | 09.12.23
פיברומיאלגיה כאבים אישה
Fibromyalgia: What are the causes and symptoms
The syndrome causes chronic pain throughout the body accompanied by fatigue and insomnia and is very hard to diagnose, here's what to look out for
Dana Ron, Prof. Itamar Raz | 22:57 | 09.11.23
רס"ן אפרת שנהרגה בתאונה ויוסף ג'בארה
Organs of IDF officer killed in car crash save three lives
Maj. Efrat Zarihan who was fatally hurt in an accident held a donor card, prompting her family to donate her organs
Ariela Ayalon | 20:09 | 09.11.23
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Virusa Non Grata: Pirola, new COVID variant, making waves in Israel
Israel was the first to report on the new and mutation-rich variant of the coronavirus, BA.2.86, dubbed 'Pirola'. According to estimates, Pirola is responsible for the recent surge in cases in the United States as well
Sarit Rosenblum | 23:34 | 09.10.23
סטרואידים אנאבוליים
Young man may remain in vegetative state after use of anabolic steroids
Doctors say use of illegal substance prevents blood from reaching cerebellum, causing Locked-in Syndrome which is when the patient is conscious and can move his or her eyes on command but cannot communicate any other way
Yair Kraus | 17:02 | 09.10.23
תמונה מיקרוסקופית של שן מאובנת של Sikuomys mikros, שגודלה המקורי דומה לגודל גרגר חול
Scientists discover fossil of tiny dinosaur-age 'ice mouse'
Furry creature—whose remains discovered in Alaska—resembled a modern shrew and weighed only 11 grams; Researchers say rodent ‘did not hibernate, but rather was active year-round’
Yogev Israely | 09:11 | 09.10.23
How repression helps us in life and when it becomes a problem
We all use repression to cope with destructive emotions and life's challenges; While essential for survival and maintaining normalcy, this mechanism can lead to psychological issues and consumes energy in our efforts to deny the reality of death
Ofir Hauzman | 19:33 | 09.09.23
הקרנה קרינה סרטן
Sharp rise in cancer in youths and young adults, study finds
Cancer diagnoses in youths and adults below 50 has increased by 80%, while cases of cancer in youth and adults worldwide nearly doubled in 30 years
Tamar Sebok | 20:14 | 09.07.23
ספרואידים
Archeologists ponder use of ancient limestone balls discovered in Jordan Valley
Deliberate knapping of limestone balls found at prehistoric 'Ubeidiya site and the intricate surface smoothing process that demands exceptional skills and clear intent, poses a challenge to previously held ideas about the abilities of early hominids'
Yogev Israely | 15:24 | 09.07.23
בני זוג אישה גבר מיטה טלפון נייד
The mobile phone - the third person in the bedroom
Instead of talking to each other, we are secluded in our phones and loneliness; And then, a few years down the line, couples say they no longer have anything in common
Rabbi Rafi Ostroff | 13:53 | 09.07.23
בדיקת קורונה
Coronavirus is back: What to do if COVID test is positive
Updated vaccine expected to arrive by October, is seen as effective on new strain of the virus; as quarantine no longer obligated under guidelines, public urged to stay at home if infected to protect the vulnerable at at risk
Dr. Itay Gal | 01:31 | 09.07.23
עובר מתאי גזע
Not science fiction: Israeli researchers created embryo models in a lab
14 day old embryo created from stem cells collected from mice; researchers say discover may prolong period of fertility, indefinitely
Dr. Itay Gal | 17:58 | 09.06.23
כך נראה הנזק שגרם הגידול לפני המטופלת
Medical miracle: Israeli surgeons reconstruct woman's tumor-ravaged face
In a remarkable ten-hour medical procedure, team from Rambam Health Care Campus successfully uses leg bone and hip tissue to fix severe damage caused by cancerous tumor
Lior El-Hai | 12:57 | 09.06.23
חקר אלצהיימר
Alzheimer's is not just a geriatric disease: Here are the warning signs
In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the disease affecting younger age groups; The subtle cues and early symptoms, and why early detection can make all the difference
Prof. Itamar Raz, Dana Ron | 09:17 | 09.06.23
ניתוח קיסרי לידה קיסרית
Surgical instrument found in abdomen of New Zealand woman
Months after undergoing a cesarean section surgery at a hospital in Auckland, a woman experienced severe abdominal pain, and following a CT scan it was revealed that a there was a forgotten surgical instrument left in her abdomen, measuring 17 cm long
Dr. Itay Gal | 20:43 | 09.05.23
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A family's plea: Israeli girl needs all the help she can get against cancer
At age 6, Yaeli was diagnosed with a rare cancer; Now 10, she's battling it for the fourth time without insurance coverage; Her family launched a crowdfunding campaign to help save her life
Adir Yanko | 15:34 | 09.05.23
Epitomee's new capsule
Israeli weight-loss pill stock soars despite detail-free announcement
Israel's Epitomee Medical announced a successful trial for its weight-loss pill; Despite not disclosing the results involving 279 participants, the company's stock rose by 80% at the end of the trading day
Adiel Eithan Mustaki | 13:10 | 09.05.23
Testing for COVID-19
Hospitals resume PCR testing of staff, patients as Covid-19 on the rise
The Ministry of Health is stepping up on monitoring COVID-19; instructing all chiefs of medicine in Israeli hospitals to institute PCR test for all hospitalized patients
Adir Yanko | 16:59 | 09.04.23
דינוזאורים טורפים ממשפחת האבליזאוריים במרוקו
Experts find remains of unknown T-Rex dinosaur relatives in Morocco
New study says the two new predatory dinosaurs lived right before an exstinction event on Earth in an area where scientists never expected to find such fossils
Yogev Israely | 00:11 | 09.04.23
Should you avoid boiling water twice?
You've probably heard it before: re-boiling of water can lead to a buildup of harmful substances; Is your kettle's repeat button a one-way ticket to a health hazard? In short, no; A normal person will never approach levels that may be dangerous; Let's debunk this myth
Dr. Eitan Oksenberg, Davidson Institute of Science | 16:00 | 09.03.23
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How stress helps and when does it become a problem?
No matter how much we bang our heads against the wall, there is no solution and situations will only weigh heavy on our consciousness to the point that we are unable to function
Ofir Hauzman | 20:25 | 09.02.23
ילדה סובלת מבעיות שמיעה
Ear effusion in children: What should parents be mindful of?
Primarily, this impacts infants and young children who rely on good hearing for picking up language from their surroundings; While it usually resolves on its own, there are instances where the fluids do not get absorbed, leading to a hearing deficiency that can interfere with language development
Carmit Frisch | 14:01 | 09.02.23
תסמיני גיל המעבר. לא חייבים לסבול
A matter of time: how to know you've reached menopause
While all women reach the age where the symptoms of menopause begin to show, it's important to be aware of the variety of possible treatments and their effect
Dr. Merav Freiberg | 19:50 | 09.01.23
אנשים עושים הליכה
Are 10,000 steps a day really necessary?
Regular walking is associated with a variety of health benefits, and the WHO recommends 10,000 steps a day; what other activities can reduce the risk of disease and mortality
Eitan Gefen | 22:58 | 08.31.23
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Israeli study sheds light on mysterious astronomical object
Experts from Tel Aviv University in cooperation with the University of Amsterdam measure strong magnetic force in unique star, leading to a hypothesis on the creation of magnetars
Ynet | 18:06 | 08.31.23
ילדים ומסכים
We need to help youths navigate social media
Human psychology evolves much slower than modern technological development, and children living in today's digital universe are exposed to a world they don't know how to traverse; we brought them into the digital world, but we didn't teach them how to navigate within it
Anat Lev Adler | 14:05 | 08.31.23
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In photos: The supermoon from Chicago to Israel
Photographer scoured the night sky worldwide to document the unique natural phenomenon taking place when the moon is in its closest proximity to the earth
Ynet | 11:47 | 08.31.23
צילום לווייני של האי טוטואילה בסמואה האמריקנית
Following powerful earthquake, American Samoa island is sinking
A strong earthquake in 2009 exacerbated the sinking of the island in the South Pacific Ocean, according to NASA researchers; The study highlights even more the pressing need for immediate actions aimed at aiding small islands, which face the risk of disappearing due to the rising ocean surface
Yogev Israely | 21:26 | 08.30.23
מרק ובעלה מרק
The vacation turned into a nightmare: Marina was bitten by a tick - and contracted encephalitis
During a trip to Estonia, an Israeli woman was bitten - and the very next day started to feel unwell. Only after returning to Israel and being hospitalized, two weeks later, was she diagnosed with an inflammation that could be lethal. Dr. Ami Neuberger stated, 'There is no specific treatment, but a vaccine can help'
Lior El-Hai | 19:59 | 08.30.23
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Look up: 2nd super moon this month to be seen in Israel
When the moon reaches its closest proximity to the earth it can be seen much larger than usual; Don't miss out as it appears in Israel's night sky
Dr. Igal Pat El | 15:50 | 08.30.23
מסכות מסכה קורונה מטוס טיסה טיסות
'Wear masks': COVID rears head in Israel as cases rise
Health expert says it is important to use masks on planes adding people at risk, those who feel unwell and visitors to hospitals must wear masks out of responsibility not only for their own health but for the health of others
Alexandra Lukash | 14:15 | 08.30.23
Ring Nebula seen by the James Webb telescope
James Webb Telescope reveals uniquely detailed images of Ring Nebula
Telescope provides visuals of the huge cloud of gas portrayed in colorful images that display intricate structures of the final stages of a dying star
i24NEWS | 12:00 | 08.30.23
שייק בננה ופירות יער
The popular smoothie to avoid at stands
Study reveals that a common combination of bananas and berries might prevent the absorption of anti-inflammatory components, that would strengthen the immune system; what alternative combination should be preferred
Shiri Nakash | 09:48 | 08.30.23
עקיצת יתושת אנופלס שגורמת למלריה
New parasite could help prevent malaria in mosquitos, study finds
Experts say mosquito colony in lab infected with unique bacterium caused the disease's parasites to stop developing, showing promise of controlling malaria within years
Ynet | 20:47 | 08.29.23
בדיקת קורונה
Despite uptick in COVID cases, Health Ministry guidelines remain unchanged
As COVID-19 cases rise, Health Ministry confirms that it has not changed its guidelines, but is preparing booster shots for winter, alongside the flu vaccination campaign; Zarka: 'A wave of infections is looming'
ynet correspondents | 16:50 | 08.29.23
Due to the absence of land predators, the moa grew very large and eventually lost their ability to fly; Illustration of giant moa next to a river
The rise and fall of the moa
Exploring the evolution, rise and extinction of the moa: delving into the story of the tallest bird that ever existed, and the intriguing possibility of its de-extinction
Anna Uzonyi/Davidson Institute of Science | 00:19 | 08.28.23
פרופ' גבריאל איזביצקי רופאים זנזיבר
Israeli doctor provides medical equipment for lung patients in Zanzibar
Prof. Gabriel Izbicki finds Tanzanian doctors lack basic medical equipment and training, and arranged Israel visit for professionals to learn how to operate the devices; 'This is a significant and moving donation,' guests say
Gilad Cohen | 00:00 | 08.28.23
ליעד טרבלסי
Israeli girl's final shot at beating cancer might lie in pioneering treatment
For nearly 3 years, Liad's fight against aggressive bone cancer has kept her away from daylight; Despite Israel's top medical care, the disease progresses, putting her life in jeopardy; Now, a breakthrough US treatment could be her last hope; Here's how to help
Dr. Itay Gal | 23:10 | 08.27.23
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