Health & science
ד"ר ילנה קישינבסקי, מנהלת טיפול נמרץ כללי במרכז הרפואי קפלן, ובתה חזרו לארץ באוניית צים במהלך מבצע שאגת הארי
'We didn’t hesitate for a moment': 180 Israeli medical workers to return on rescue flight
A rescue flight from Athens carrying Israeli doctors and nurses is expected to land Thursday as the Health Ministry works to bring home more than 1,000 medical workers stranded abroad
Or Hadar | 20:07 | 03.04.26
רצים לחפש מקלט בשעת אזעקה בתל אביב בימי שאגת הארי
Phantom sirens: why people hear alerts when none sounded
Even when no alert is issued, many people briefly believe they heard siren; experts say the phenomenon is common during prolonged stress; mental health specialist explains why the brain misfires and when it may signal a deeper problem
Eitan Gefen | 18:24 | 03.04.26
טבעת יהלום
Diamonds are forever – or are they?
What makes a diamond sparkle, what makes it so hard, and what makes 'forever' complicated—from deep inside the Earth to the science behind the sparkling gemstones
Avi Saig/Davidson Institute of Science | 17:10 | 03.04.26
בנק החלב
How MDA’s breast milk bank supports premature babies during war
Despite the Iran war, Magen David Adom’s national breast milk bank operates at full capacity, supplying hundreds of doses monthly to premature and ill infants, serving as a lifeline when mothers’ milk is unavailable, its director said
Tzur Gueta, Ariela Ayalon | 22:42 | 03.03.26
בשר מעושן
Love that smoky crust? It may come with hidden risks
As charred meats and burnt-sugar dishes surge in popularity from New York to London, health experts warn that frequent high-heat cooking can produce chemicals linked in lab studies to cancer and other long-term health concerns
ynet | 05:04 | 02.26.26
קבוצת חנדלה טוענת שביצעה מתקפת סייבר על כללית
Clalit probes suspected cyberattack after Iranian-linked hackers leak patient files
The hacking group, calling itself 'Handala,' has published thousands of documents online, including medical referral forms, sick leave certificates, test referrals and internal correspondence
Or Hadar | 18:41 | 02.25.26
כוחות החילוץ של פיקוד העורף בזירת הנפילה בבאר שבע
Health system braces for wartime scenario with protected clinics and remote care
Health system prepares for scenario where civilians spend long hours in shelters and require care; expand telemedicine, boost drug inventories and map fortified clinics as hospitals plan to discharge patients to community treatment
Or Hadar | 14:39 | 02.25.26
שי קוזלובסקי מעמותת "לא מפקירים פצועים בשטח"
‘Every firecracker sends me back to war’: PTSD sufferers urge public restraint during Purim
As Purim approaches, fireworks and firecrackers are triggering flashbacks, panic attacks and hospital visits for veterans with PTSD; authorities are stepping up awareness efforts and enforcement, but many say the public must change its behavior
Gal Ganot, Liran Tamari | 11:25 | 02.25.26
אוניברסיטת בר אילן
Bar-Ilan launches new center to study trauma after October 7 and Gaza war
The multidisciplinary center will research former hostages, soldiers, evacuees and first responders, with its first major study focusing on the long-term psychological and biological effects of captivity
ynet Global | 04:49 | 02.25.26
Netanya
Netanya lands $1M global prize for early childhood initiative
Coastal city selected from 630 global applicants in Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Mayors Challenge for plan to deploy mobile play stations and paramedical teams in public parks, aiming to reach 85% of children under 3 and curb developmental gaps
ynet Global | 23:34 | 02.24.26
פרקינסון רעד רעידה
Matricelf launches Parkinson’s spin-off to develop living brain implants
New subsidiary NeuroVectis to raise $3.5M and receive exclusive global license for autologous tissue platform; parent company retains 25% stake, royalties and IPO-linked success fees in push beyond spinal cord therapies
ynet Global | 20:24 | 02.24.26
ים ידלין
LGBTQ domestic violence mirrors straight rates: 'If you’re walking on eggshells, don’t wait'
Advocates warn abuse in same-sex relationships often goes unspoken and can include threats of outing, identity-based harm and isolation; Israel’s Welfare Ministry will train social workers to identify and assist victims
Lihi Gordon | 09:32 | 02.24.26
פעילות אוגדה 98 בעזה
Haunted by guilt and betrayal: the moral injury confronting October 7 IDF soldiers
Psychologists warn that combat in Gaza has left many troops grappling with 'moral injury,' a conflict between actions and personal values that can lead to depression, PTSD and even suicidal thoughts: 'When you enter combat like that with a desire for revenge, you do things that later you may look at differently'
Haim Rivlin, Shomrim | 08:39 | 02.24.26
נשים צועדות ביחד
Your pre-workout could be ruining your gains: what to eat before and after training
As spring draws people back to exercise, experts say proper pre- and post-workout nutrition supports energy, recovery and injury prevention, with balanced meals, hydration and seasonal produce playing key roles
Meital Levi | 12:12 | 02.23.26
שינה
Struggle to wake up early? Research suggests being a night owl is genetic
About 2 in 10 people are clear night owls, while just 1 in 10 is a true early bird; recent studies suggest the difference is not a matter of personality or preference but stems from a deep biological mechanism with a genetic basis
Dr. Yael Benvenisti | 02:57 | 02.23.26
דוסה
Cheap, pink and everywhere: Israel’s hottest new — and most dangerous — party drug
Marketed as 'pink cocaine,' dosa is a shifting mix of ketamine, MDMA and other stimulants sold via Telegram bots, with users unaware of the contents; doctors warn of heart failure, psychosis and even rat poison in some batches
Shosh Mula | 13:57 | 02.22.26
Based on data from nearly 1.2 million infants, the study in JAMA Network Open found vegan and vegetarian diets do not hinder early growth
Israeli study of 1.2 million infants challenges myths about vegan diets from birth
Ben-Gurion University and Health Ministry researchers tracked growth from birth to age 2 and a half, and found vegan and vegetarian infants developed similarly to peers, with one early gap in birth weight that disappeared by age 2; experts stress careful planning and B12 supplementation
Eitan Gefen | 13:21 | 02.21.26
אכילה לפני השינה
Without counting calories or exercising: this small change could improve your health
No dieting, no cutting carbs and no calorie counting needed; new study found that stopping food intake and dimming lights 3 hours before bed significantly improved blood pressure, heart rate and blood sugar in overweight adults
ynet | 22:20 | 02.20.26
זריקת אינסולין
Stop letting biological medications fail in the home stretch
There is a total lack of oversight once a biological drug leaves the pharmacy with the patient; any minor deviation in temperature or handling can cause them to lose their medical efficacy—even if they appear visually perfect
Ron Nagar | 06:17 | 02.20.26
ויולט זולו
Unable to afford an abortion, woman self-induces and is sentenced to 7 years in prison
Violet Zulu, a 26-year-old mother of two from Zambia, sentenced to 7 years after ending pregnancy herself when being denied legal abortion;  Supreme Court overturned her conviction following an appeal backed by rights groups
Eitan Gefen | 16:08 | 02.19.26
טראמפ במסיבת העיתונאים על התקיפה בונצואלה
FDA reverses course on Moderna flu vaccine after White House meeting
A week after declining to review Moderna’s new flu vaccine, the FDA reversed course; Politico reported the shift followed a White House meeting between Trump and the agency chief, amid a broader fight over mRNA vaccines under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
News Agencies | 09:35 | 02.19.26
אדר רסין שתרם כליה לאביו ד"ר טובי רסין, לשמאלם: פרופ' ניר לובצקי, מנהל מחלקת ניתוחי כבד לבלב והשתלות באיכילוב
He quit smoking and lost 22 pounds to donate a kidney to his father
Adar Rasin, a medical intern, went under the knife for his father, cardiologist Dr. Tobi Rasin; the road to the kidney transplant was full of ups and downs: a surgery canceled at the last minute, a new donor found in time, and a race against time before his father had to start dialysis
Or Hadar | 08:24 | 02.19.26
מתגייסות לתפקידי לחימה, ארכיון
IDF women face PTSD in unique ways and support systems must catch up
There are tens of thousands of women serving in frontline roles in the IDF; speakers at the ICAR Collective Summit urged better data, tailored treatment and institutional change to help them deal with their combat PTSD 
Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 12:33 | 02.18.26
תרופה לחולה סרטן
'I’m 36, fit — and diagnosed': cancer rates rise among young adults
Doctors warn of a growing rise in rectal cancer among young men as patients in their 30s and 40s face advanced diagnoses; a new combined therapy trial at Rabin Medical Center shows promising results, sparing many from surgery
Ariela Ayalon | 09:27 | 02.18.26
תאים סרטניים במיאלומה נפוצה
A simple blood test may aid in early diagnosis of multiple myeloma
Findings in Israel from an international study: Relatives of myeloma patients carry a precancerous condition without symptoms at three times the rate of the general population; First-degree relatives of myeloma patients: Consider getting screening test
Professor Irit Avivi | 05:12 | 02.17.26
יין אדום
Red wine or white wine: Which is really healthier?
A glass of wine in the evening has been seen for years as a symbol of relaxation, a good meal and even health; But research in recent years reveals that the picture is more complex: it's not just how much you drink that matters, but also what kind of wine
Dr. Yael Benvenisti | 03:44 | 02.17.26
As Americans are getting slimmer, McDonald’s adapts its menu strategy
A surge in use of GLP-1 appetite-suppressing drugs is reshaping fast food, pushing McDonald’s and rivals to test lighter, protein-rich items as customers arrive half-full and order fewer desserts, sugary drinks and large portions
News Agencies | 11:54 | 02.16.26
Haddassah
New era for the Negev and global Jewish advocacy: Hadassah expands healing, leadership and Zionist vision
Hadassah National President Carol Ann Schwartz discusses launching a new Netivot medical center, combating antisemitism and expanding health care to 150,000 residents of Israel’s western Negev in an interview with ynet Global
Alexandra Lukash | 06:33 | 02.16.26
גודל הפין מעסיק גברים רבים
Do penile enlargement injections work? Doctors divided as procedure gains popularity
The trial of doctors in the high-profile death of a billionaire cast a spotlight on penile enlargement injections, performed hundreds of times a year in Israel, yet little understood — who seeks them, how fat differs from hyaluronic acid and why some experts object
Ariela Ayalon, Sharon Kidon | 03:09 | 02.16.26
Why a common cold knocks some people down while others feel nothing
A new study shows why the same cold virus causes mild sniffles in some people but severe illness and asthma flare-ups in others, finding that the difference depends on how fast and how strongly the immune system reacts in the first hours after infection
Tzur Gueta | 18:44 | 02.13.26
מה הגיל שלה?
Biological age or chronological age? How to find out how old you really are
In her book 'True Age,' gerontologist Dr. Morgan Levine, 41 with a biological age of 36, explains why chronological age is just a number, how to easily calculate biological age and which changes can help slow it down
Noga Shavit-Raz | 12:47 | 02.13.26
בינה מלאכותית פיתוח תרופות
Used to swallowing pills? smarter ways to take vitamins and medications
New 'delivery systems' protect vitamins and medications and improve absorption, with options including liquids, soft gels, powders and sprays; how do you choose the right one?
Roy Rothenberg | 01:41 | 02.13.26
דוסה
The pink illusion of Israeli nightlife: the party powder hiding a dangerous gamble
It looks like candy and promises a euphoric high, but it is not one drug — it is a shifting chemical cocktail made from whatever is on hand; why that mix is so dangerous, how new testing kits change the rules and what to know before you touch the bag
Dr. Roy Zucker | 10:40 | 02.12.26
שינה
Pink noise may be hurting your sleep, study finds
University of Pennsylvania researchers found pink noise reduced REM sleep and increased nighttime awakenings, while simple earplugs offered stronger protection against traffic noise. Experts warn of potential risks, especially for infants and toddlers
ynet | 05:50 | 02.12.26
טיפול סרטן כימותרפיה אימונותרפיה אינפוזיה
Morning immunotherapy linked to longer lung cancer survival, study finds
Clinical trial in China suggests lung cancer patients receiving immunotherapy in the morning lived significantly longer than those treated later in the day, raising new questions about the body’s biological clock and cancer care
Eitan Gefen | 02:23 | 02.12.26
מימין לשמאל: האלוף במיל' רם רוטברג, מייסד מסע אל האופק, המנטור אלון שחק, אביו של מיכאל פז ומיכאל הזוכה
Combat veteran’s MedTech startup wins top prize for revolutionizing patient intake
Patients enter structured medical information — symptoms, history and background — in advance, while the system delivers a ready clinical summary to doctors before the visit; the project won at OfekTech, the tech accelerator for army and national service alumni of Masa El HaOfek
ynet | 16:00 | 02.10.26
אולמוס חלקלק. מוכר ברפואת הילידים של צפון אמריקה
Slippery elm: a natural soother for gut and throat
The tree is effective in treating mucous membrane tissues in the body, offering natural relief for conditions affecting the respiratory and digestive systems
Lior Houbara | 11:29 | 02.10.26
נזק מוחי בעקבות אלצהיימר
Cancer breakthrough meets Alzheimer’s as Israeli-engineered immune cells show early promise
Scientists at the Weizmann Institute report that CAR-T immune cells reduced amyloid plaques and brain inflammation in mice, marking the first test of the cancer-fighting technology against Alzheimer’s and raising hopes for new treatments
Tzur Gueta | 11:08 | 02.10.26
אבא משחק עם הילד שלו
Beyond daddy issues: what early family dynamics do to a child’s body
A study of hundreds of families found that early parenting dynamics, especially fathers’ sensitivity in infancy, are linked to better child health later; 'There is extensive evidence that early relationships shape children’s lives,' said Dr. Dr. Jonathan Dvash
Eitan Gefen | 10:51 | 02.10.26
כבד חזיר
Can a pig liver save a failing human one?
As FDA-approved trials begin, researchers are testing whether a genetically engineered pig liver used outside the body can filter blood like a biological dialysis machine, giving the human liver time to rest, recover or await transplant
Tzur Gueta | 09:23 | 02.10.26
חצבת
Unvaccinated children removed from Israeli kindergartens as measles outbreak worsens
In an unprecedented move, six unvaccinated children were barred from two kindergartens in a Samaria community after exposure to measles, as officials warn parents cannot endanger other children; 14 have died so far
Or Hadar | 04:54 | 02.10.26
התמודדות עם טראומה
As the north rebuilds, mental health technology offers new paths to resilience
According to the state comptroller, as many as one-third of Israelis are experiencing PTSD or similar symptoms
Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 20:40 | 02.09.26
בית חולים שיבא תל השומר
Intern found dead in staff housing at Sheba Medical Center
Body of medical intern in his 30s discovered after failing to report for duty; police investigating, including possibility of suicide
Or Hadar | 02:29 | 02.09.26
ד"ר רון בורשטיין וד"ר אילת די סגני בחדר המקפיאים
Inside Sheba’s human ‘spare parts’ vault, where donated bone helps save children with cancer
At Sheba Medical Center, doctors turned donated bone into living tissue to save a toddler’s leg, revealing how Israel’s national tissue bank gives skin, bone and heart valves a second life amid a severe donor shortage
Ariela Ayalon | 16:55 | 02.08.26
Top Israeli genomics and biodata experts visit the UK to expand scientific and innovation partnerships
UK and Israel join forces to advance genomics innovation
British Embassy leads top Israeli scientists on high-level visit to London’s life sciences hub, strengthening bilateral collaboration in genomics, biodata and health innovation
ynet Global | 22:12 | 02.06.26
מחלות לב, התקף לב
Men’s heart disease risk rises by age 35, years earlier than women, long-term US study finds
Large US study finds heart disease begins in men as early as mid-30s, years before women. Cardiologist Dr. Bella Koifman says prevention and risk assessment must start earlier, especially among young men
Tzur Gueta | 07:55 | 02.06.26
חיסון, היריון
Major Israeli study finds flu vaccine during pregnancy does not increase autism risk
Researchers from Soroka, Ben-Gurion University and Clalit analyzed data from more than 153,000 births, debunking conspiracy claims and finding no link between flu vaccination in pregnancy and autism 
Alexandra Lukash, Tzur Gueta | 21:53 | 02.05.26
ערימת קוביות לגו שחוברו
New Israeli development uses ‘mechanical Lego’ to create smart materials
The Tel Aviv University–led researchers said that the development means materials can be 'assembled' for specific tasks, such as shock absorption, programmed shape changes or mechanical computing, as easily as building a model from ready-made blocks
ynet | 18:26 | 02.05.26
פרופ' יגאל תלמי ב-2012
Prof. Yigal Talmi, founding figure of Israeli nuclear physics, dies at 101
Talmi helped decode the structure of the atomic nucleus, founded Israel's first nuclear physics department, taught generations of scientists and shaped research methods still used worldwide
Weizmann Institute of Science | 11:20 | 02.05.26
Members of the Farah lab
Israeli‑led research unveils 'living' implant that could end insulin shots
Technion and top US universities unveil implantable 'living pancreas' that senses glucose, produces insulin and evades immune response, paving the way for self-regulating, long-term diabetes treatment without daily injections
ynet Global | 12:11 | 02.04.26
פרופ' משה בר
‘The one mistake we keep making about the brain’: researcher explains why wandering thoughts help
In an age obsessed with focus, Prof. Moshe Bar argues that letting the mind wander is natural and can aid problem-solving; in an interview, the brain researcher explains when mind-wandering helps, when it hinders and why it’s sometimes worth simply staring into space
Anat Lev Adler | 23:45 | 02.03.26
אישה עם קרם קוסמטי
Does your new face cream smell good? That might be a red flag
Opened a new product and it smells great? That’s where concern should start; fragrance may be a marketing tool, but it can carry risks from skin inflammation to fertility and cognitive harm; here’s how to read labels and spot red flags
Dr. Marina Landau | 10:48 | 02.03.26
טיפול נמרץ
Billionaire dies during penis enlargement treatment; French court sentences doctors
Years after a billionaire died during a penis enlargement treatment in Paris, a French court ruled medical failures were linked to his death, convicting two doctors; Israeli experts warn against risky procedures and urge patients to verify physicians’ expertise
Tzur Gueta | 16:20 | 02.02.26
תמר תמרים
Why dates may help with weight loss, and other fun facts you didn’t know
A Tu Bishvat staple and a popular energy snack, dates have long been seen as a healthy alternative to a light meal; a dietitian explains how they support weight management and why people with diabetes can enjoy them too
Merav Mor-Ophir | 13:57 | 02.01.26
AccuLine's AI system shows 99% accuracy in ruling out heart disease, US trial planned
Study showed CORA can rule out coronary artery disease with 99% accuracy in a noninvasive clinic test, as the company prepares a 2,000-patient US trial with Mayo Clinic to support regulatory approval
ynet Global | 21:11 | 01.31.26
יחסי מין
Women who masturbate earlier in life experience more orgasms later on, study finds
Portuguese study of 469 women links masturbation habits to relationship status, religion and sexual satisfaction, while experts say early body awareness, better education and open discussion are key to healthier sexuality and less stigma later in life
Lori Stadtmauer | 04:08 | 01.31.26
מגבת אמבטיה
Your towel may be crawling with germs: when to replace and wash it
The towel you use after a shower or at the gym may harbor millions of bacteria, fungi, viruses and even parasites; Doctors explain how infections spread through towels and how often they should be replaced and washed
Eitan Gefen | 04:08 | 01.31.26
traumatech
Israel’s 'traumatech' sector surges as mental health funding jumps 150%
Expert notes a shift away from 'nice apps' toward evidence-based therapeutics and managed care, along with a move toward not only artificial intelligence but also deeper and more mature technologies
Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 14:36 | 01.30.26
פרופ' אבי אלמוזלינו
Israeli neurologist on staying in the US: ‘You can’t live angry all the time’
What began as a short adventure became a life abroad: More than 40 years later, Prof. Avi Almozlino remains in the US, despite deep Zionist roots, family ties to Israel’s leadership and ongoing advocacy for Israel, with no plans to return
Itamar Eichner | 13:08 | 01.30.26
אריכות ימים
What really determines how long we live? Israeli study delivers a surprise
Genetics play a much larger role in determining how long humans live than previously thought, accounting for about half of lifespan variation, according to a new study by the Weizmann Institute
Eitan Gefen | 01:31 | 01.30.26
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