Health & science
אישה נכנסת לבריכה
Gel polish and showers at the gym: 10 mistakes we make with our feet
We invest in our hair, and skincare routines, but somehow our feet always end up last; In summer, when feet are at their most exposed, many daily habits can damage our nails without us even realizing it. Here are 10 common mistakes most of us make
Dr. Alina Lozinski | 20:25 | 06.03.26
פרי הבאובב. "עשוי גם להאט את ספיגת הסוכר בדם"
The African superfruit that may help balance blood sugar, improve gut health
Known as the 'African tree of life,' the baobab is one of the world's most resilient trees, producing a fiber-rich fruit that may help lower cholesterol levels, support digestive health and promote a longer-lasting feeling of fullness
Liora Houbara | 12:49 | 06.03.26
כדור
A nation in distress, a system of prescriptions: Israelis are drowning in pills
A new Physicians for Human Rights Israel report found that more than 95% of HMO patients who begin psychiatric medication never receive public psychotherapy, even as antidepressant use has surged 15% since the war and waits for psychologists stretch to 18 months
Or Hadar | 11:52 | 06.03.26
The Contour Tanning trend
The UV index generation: the dangerous summer trend dermatologists are warning about
Instead of makeup or bronzer, the viral contour tanning trend uses sun exposure to 'sculpt' the face by applying sunscreen unevenly, a practice dermatologists warn can cause irreversible skin damage that may not become visible for years
Alexandra Lukash | 11:04 | 06.03.26
בני נוער
Israeli study asks if the gene that speeds puberty may also shorten life and raise cancer risk
Hebrew University researchers altered a gene also found in humans, causing lab fish to grow faster and mature earlier, but also shortening their lifespan and increasing cancer-like tumors
Tzur Gueta | 08:00 | 06.03.26
Medex
Why North American healthcare professionals are choosing Israel now
More than 350 physicians and healthcare professionals attended MedEx in New Jersey this week; four of them explain why they are choosing to leave established careers in the United States and immigrate to Israel; ‘Most participants who come to this conference will eventually immigrate to Israel,’ says Zev Gershinsky, Executive VP of Nefesh B’Nefesh, one of the event’s organizers
Tzur Gueta | 20:43 | 06.02.26
פיצוץ המשגר ביום שישי
Blue Origin launch pad repairs could take 'serious time', NASA chief says
The explosion occurred during a static 'hot-fire' test of the New Glenn rocket; The powerful two-stage rocket erupted in a colossal fireball;  incident comes at sensitive time for Blue Origin and Amazon’s satellite program, owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos.
Reuters | 14:52 | 06.02.26
תרופה בכדור
Breakthrough offers new hope for patients with relapsed blood cancer
Two late-stage trials presented at ASCO show major advances for patients with relapsed multiple myeloma, including an oral drug that doubled disease-control time and an immunotherapy that sharply reduced progression and death risk
Oren Reiss | 22:49 | 06.01.26
חברי צוות אראטמיס 2 במשימתם לירח
Isolation, tensions and division: how extreme conditions affect space crews
How can teams function after months in isolation? An Antarctica study finds extreme environments can fuel loneliness, conflict, mistrust, social divides and poorer performance, with key lessons for future space missions
Yogev Israeli | 11:50 | 06.01.26
ד"ר מאיה נג'יב חג'
Thousands of Arab doctors left out in the cold even as Israel’s residency crisis worsens
Israel is facing a severe shortage of doctors, yet some 5,000 Arab doctors who studied abroad and have passed the Health Ministry licensing exam can't find a residency position or employment in Israel; Some are thinking about leaving the country, and some believe it’s not by accident
Yahya Amal Jabareen and Nabil Armali/Wasla in conjunction with Shomrim | 10:56 | 06.01.26
בדיקת דם גלרי לגילוי מוקדם של סרטן
A single blood test finds more early cancers than Britain’s screening programs combined in a trial
Data presented at ASCO show Galleri detected more early-stage cancers than all existing UK screening programs combined and sharply increased diagnoses in a US real-world study; researchers stress it does not replace standard screening and survival benefits remain unproven
Eitan Gefen | 07:29 | 06.01.26
Christian Lindmeier tells ynet Global: 'We are fighting an infodemic at the same time we are fighting an epidemic or a pandemic'
WHO warns Ebola outbreak in Congo is serious threat, but not ‘the next COVID’
New Ebola strain has no approved vaccine or treatment, WHO spokesperson says; global risk remains low despite concerns over spread in conflict-hit region; WHO defends Gaza health warnings and calls for greater access for journalists
Alexandra Lukash | 19:56 | 05.31.26
שינה
Poor sleep may raise early cancer risk, especially in women
Two ASCO studies link sleep disorders to higher cancer risk before age 50, especially in women; insomnia tripled breast cancer risk within five years; researchers stress the findings show correlation, not causation
Eitan Gefen | 20:25 | 05.30.26
Selma Blair at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 15, 2026
Pre-multiple sclerosis’ concept drives earlier diagnosis and treatment
Shift in multiple sclerosis care: doctors now move from reactive treatment to early, proactive intervention; Monitoring begins even in symptom-free stages, with growing focus on 'pre–MS' detection to prevent silent brain damage and long-term progression
Noga Shavit-Raz | 15:56 | 05.29.26
שימוש בחוט דנטלי
Why dental floss may not be enough to prevent gum disease, experts say
Gum disease often develops silently until damage is irreversible. An Ichilov specialist explains the warning signs, the risks of smoking and the latest treatments helping save teeth
Tzur Gueta | 14:06 | 05.29.26
ד"ר טליה עדן תרמה אונת כבד לפעוטה ביסאן בת השמונה חודשים
Woman whose father died waiting for liver donor gives part of her liver to baby she never met
Twenty-two years after her father died of liver disease waiting for a donor, Dr. Talya Eden fulfilled a dream, donating part of her liver to Bissan, an 8-month-old Jerusalem baby: 'I think Dad would be proud of me'
Or Hadar | 01:53 | 05.29.26
בדיקת דם
Young adult colorectal cancer rates climb as new blood test option joins screening guidelines
The American Cancer Society updates colorectal cancer screening guidelines with blood tests amid rising cases in young adults, but emphasizes colonoscopy and stool tests remain the preferred and more accurate methods
Tzur Gueta | 22:39 | 05.28.26
מגוון תחליפי סוכר
Sugar, honey and artificial sweeteners: which is the healthiest?
Sugar is now seen as a major diet villain, but sweetness has not disappeared, it has simply changed form, from artificial sweeteners and stevia to 'sugar-free' products and honey; But are these alternatives really healthier?
Eitan Gefen | 05:26 | 05.28.26
ילדה באשפוז בבית חולים
Newborn stroke is more common than parents think, doctor warns
Strokes can happen in newborns, often appearing as seizures days after birth; experts urge urgent evaluation for sudden weakness, facial drooping, speech trouble or focal seizures in children
ynet | 23:56 | 05.27.26
נשים וגברים הבדלים
Why two-thirds of Alzheimer’s patients are women: new study offers surprising clue
Study finds dementia risk factors such as diabetes, hearing loss, obesity and high blood pressure may affect women more strongly, pointing to the need for earlier diagnosis and sex-specific prevention
Eitan Gefen | 18:26 | 05.27.26
בית חולים סורוקה
Green light for Soroka expansion plan that will double hospital’s built-up area
Southern planning officials approved a plan to double Soroka Medical Center’s built-up area, adding an 11-story fortified hospital building, three towers, 80 hotel rooms and hundreds of apartments for medical staff
Or Hadar | 09:05 | 05.27.26
מחקר מכון ויצמן פרופ' זיו שולמן וד"ר נחום נתן
Israeli scientists find immune memory cells may help fight ovarian cancer
Researchers say memory B cells found in ovarian cancer patients can recognize tumors, migrate into cancer tissue and produce antibodies, opening a possible path toward new cancer vaccines and treatments
Eitan Gefen | 05:09 | 05.27.26
שימוש בתרופה לשיכוך כאב במהלך היריון
Painkillers not linked to birth defects in pregnancy, major Israeli studies find
Two Ben-Gurion University, Soroka and Clalit studies analyzing over 250,000 pregnancies found no link between painkiller use and birth defects or delivery complications, amid Trump and Kennedy claims against acetaminophen use in pregnancy
Tzur Gueta | 02:21 | 05.27.26
יפן אנשים טוקיו
Earth’s population could halve by 2064, new study warns
Researchers say a mathematical model based on 12,000 years of data shows worst-case population crash, but stress it is a scenario, not a forecast
ynet | 23:20 | 05.26.26
נערה שזופה נשרפה מהשמש
Teens discovered this weather app feature — and doctors are horrified
Teens around the world have turned the UV index from a skin-safety warning into a tanning guide, using the built-in weather app to find the hours when the sun is strongest; dermatologists warn that high-index exposure can damage skin within minutes
Mali Zaidman | 19:10 | 05.26.26
יאן קום
The $200M WhatsApp message that stunned Israeli medicine
President of Jerusalem's Shaare Zedek Medical Center says WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum’s donation, the largest gift in Israeli healthcare history, grew from years of trust, quiet ties and a shared vision for the capital's medical future
Sarit Rosenblum | 05:17 | 05.26.26
מחלות מין
Sexually transmitted infections surge across Europe to decade-high levels, with gonorrhea up 303%
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control warns gonorrhea and syphilis are rising sharply across Europe, with congenital syphilis nearly doubling; Israeli expert says local increases are milder but urges condoms, testing and early treatment
Eitan Gefen | 15:23 | 05.25.26
ניתוח לפרוסקופי
17 years, 89,000 surgeries: study reveals how hysterectomies have changed in Israel
Wolfson Medical Center and Health Ministry researchers reviewed all hysterectomies performed in Israel from 2005 to 2021, finding fewer procedures relative to population size, fewer open surgeries and a major shift toward laparoscopy
Eitan Gefen | 08:07 | 05.25.26
ניתוח לתסמונת התעלה הקרפלית, בית החולים AZ Maria Middelares, בלגיה
No stitches, barely a scar: Israel tests breakthrough ultrasound surgery for carpal tunnel
At Sheba Medical Center in Israel, doctors are testing an ultrasound-guided minimally invasive surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome that uses a tiny incision with no sutures and no scar, aiming for faster recovery than open surgery and a new standard
Eitan Gefen | 17:51 | 05.24.26
As in many other areas of human culture, the world of scientific prizes is still dominated largely by male researchers and white academics. An image showing the number of women who won the Nobel Prize from 1901 to 2025; in many years, there was not a single female laureate
Do scientific prizes reward excellence or reinforce bias and outdated myths?
From Nobel Prizes to the Darwin Medal, science has no shortage of honors for outstanding researchers, but who decides what counts as outstanding — and by what standards? 
Orr Peleg/Davidson Institute of Science | 14:21 | 05.24.26
רופא חרדי
2,000 Haredi doctors in five years? New plan aims to ease Israel’s physician shortage
Israel ranks below the OECD average in doctors per capita, and a new reform could worsen shortages, especially in the periphery; a national plan aims to guide Haredi students from prep courses to medical careers without lowering standards
Shilo Freid, Or Hadar | 14:17 | 05.24.26
אובך בתל אביב
Extreme heat and air pollution may worsen migraines, study finds
Soroka and Ben-Gurion University study finds air pollution, extreme heat and shifting climate conditions may worsen migraines and raise the risk of acute attacks, as experts warn cumulative exposure affects the condition
Or Hadar | 11:43 | 05.24.26
לשמור על האמייל
Chew on this: the diet dos and don’ts that can save your smile
Tooth enamel is the body’s strongest tissue, but it does not regenerate; dentists say diet, timing and brushing habits can help prevent sensitivity, stains and decay
Lior Houbara | 09:33 | 05.24.26
השפעת מחלת הסרטן על המיניות
Cancer took their sex lives; doctors are helping patients and couples find intimacy again
A new clinic at Davidoff Cancer Center helps patients and survivors rebuild intimacy after chemotherapy, surgery and trauma; doctors say sexuality is not a luxury, but part of recovery, identity and the will to live
Sarit Rosenblum | 04:54 | 05.24.26
״פוגע בנפש״. סביבת עבודה קודרת
Working long hours? New study links heavy schedules to higher obesity rates
International study of 33 OECD countries finds longer working hours are associated with higher obesity rates, but researchers stress the findings show correlation, not proof of cause and effect
ynet | 02:30 | 05.24.26
הפטיטיס, דלקת כבד נגיפית
FDA approves first-ever drug for hepatitis D, severe liver virus
FDA approves Gilead’s Hepcludex as first treatment for hepatitis D, a severe liver virus linked to rapid cirrhosis and cancer, marking the first antiviral option for the disease in decades
Oren Reis | 15:12 | 05.23.26
קמטי צוואר
Why the neck ages faster than the face and what can help reverse it
Screens are known to harm vision and posture, but now 'tech neck' is bringing deep wrinkles and sagging skin to people in their early 30s; why does neck skin age so fast, and how can it be restored?
Dr. Sivan Mercer | 03:26 | 05.23.26
שעות שינה
Sleep banking: is it possible to catch up on sleep before an all-nighter?
Can you sleep extra before a night flight, big exam or busy week to function better later? Researchers are divided, but one thing is clear: severe sleep loss harms health more than you may think
Eitan Gefen | 23:20 | 05.22.26
תרופות הרזיה
Weight-loss pills taking over US may soon reach Israel: what to know
Oral GLP-1 drugs may offer a needle-free alternative to obesity injections and help maintain weight loss after treatment, but experts warn they still require medical supervision, lifestyle changes and careful use
Sharon Kidon, Oren Reiss | 18:59 | 05.21.26
ונסה טראמפ ובתה קאי, נכדתו של דונלד טראמפ
Former Trump daughter-in-law reveals breast cancer diagnosis
Vanessa Trump, 48, former wife of Donald Trump Jr. and partner of Tiger Woods, says she is working with doctors on a treatment plan and asks for privacy as she focuses on recovery
ynet | 13:09 | 05.21.26
מוצרי חלב
Why is everyone suddenly sensitive to milk?
Why are more people struggling to digest dairy, and how can lactose intolerance be distinguished from a true allergy? Doctors say processed foods may play a role, while unnecessary milk avoidance in childhood can raise allergy risk
Tzur Gueta | 13:26 | 05.20.26
Back on track after a previous failure, and carrying a large payload. The Zhuque-2E rocket launches from Dongfeng this week
Israeli experiments and Starship’s return: this week in space
SpacePharma and Israeli student experiments are aboard the ISS, Israel and South Sudan cooperate on space science, Starship returns upgraded and China keeps racing ahead 
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 06:53 | 05.20.26
Illustrative: A mother holds a baby, with a bottle of breast milk at foreground
Israel’s breast milk bank gives premature and vulnerable babies a lifeline no formula can replace
Ahead of International Human Milk Bank Awareness Day, MDA says donated breast milk remains critical for premature and medically vulnerable infants, including babies affected by the war
ynet | 19:56 | 05.19.26
בדיקות במעבר הגבול בין אוגנדה לקונגו לנוכח התפרצות אבולה
'We must act quickly': Ebola outbreak kills 131, WHO convenes emergency committee
Eastern Congo residents sew masks at home and pray that the disease will not reach them; an American doctor who volunteered for an aid organization has tested positive and will be treated in Germany
News Agencies | 13:39 | 05.19.26
Muscle strengthening for 150 minutes a week
How much time do you have left? Here are two simple tests that can predict life expectancy
Study based on data from 5,000 elderly women examined the relationship between muscle strength and mortality using two simple tests: grip strength and chair rise; the result is clear: strength equals longer life, regardless of how much you weigh
Eitan Gefen | 12:53 | 05.19.26
פרופ' חיים כהן, בר אילן
Can aging be reversed? Israeli scientists uncover major longevity breakthrough
A new Bar-Ilan University study suggests some age-related changes in liver cells may be reversible after researchers boosted the longevity-linked protein SIRT6, restoring aging mouse livers to patterns resembling younger ones
Eitan Gefen | 11:09 | 05.19.26
Sheba opens Israel’s first protected hyperbaric oxygen therapy center
New underground facility, funded by a 22 million shekel donation from Michal and Dr. Avraham Kadar, will treat patients with complex wounds, radiation injuries, diabetes complications and other conditions
ynet Global | 10:21 | 05.18.26
סם אלטמן, chat gpt, openAI
Parents sue OpenAI after teen’s fatal overdose, claim ChatGPT recommended deadly drug mix
A new lawsuit against OpenAI alleges ChatGPT gave a 19-year-old dangerous advice on mixing drugs, prescription medication and alcohol before his fatal overdose, as a clinical pharmacist warns AI can miss critical medical risks and warning signs
Tzur Gueta | 10:16 | 05.18.26
רופא
Choosing a health fund in Israel: Why new immigrants get it wrong
‘Many decide at the last minute based on a name they recognize,’ says health systems expert; confusion, language gaps and unfamiliar rules leave olim struggling ito navigate care and often choosing a kupa that does not fit their needs
ynet Global | 10:13 | 05.18.26
הפסקת שתיית אלכוהול
What happens when you stop drinking alcohol? The brain and body may begin to recover fast
Studies show alcohol can affect nearly every system in the body, from the brain and liver to the immune system and heart, but experts say quitting may allow some of the damage to improve, especially when people stop early
Tzur Gueta | 07:40 | 05.18.26
הפיצוץ בניסוי הגרעיני הראשון בהיסטוריה, שקיבל את השם ניסוי טריניטי
Rare crystal born in world’s first nuclear blast identified 80 years later
Scientists found a previously unknown calcium-copper-silicon clathrate inside red trinitite from the Trinity test, offering new insight into how extreme heat and pressure can force atoms into structures rarely seen in nature
Yogev Israeli | 07:39 | 05.18.26
נגיף ההאנטה
Hantavirus detected in semen after six years, but is it really dangerous?
A Swiss study of one man sparked global reports, but found no live virus in semen; Dr. Noam Levitan explains why there is little reason to panic over sexual transmission fears
Oren Reiss | 09:59 | 05.17.26
התפרצות אבולה בקונגו ב-2018
Ebola outbreak kills 65 in Congo, with first victim confirmed in Uganda
Health officials say hundreds of suspected cases have been recorded in mining towns in eastern Congo’s Ituri province; tests point to the Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no licensed vaccine, raising fears the virus circulated undetected for weeks
News Agencies | 01:32 | 05.16.26
ילדים משחקים
Get in the game: stressed kids need a field, not a screen
As children struggle with stress and self-control, experts say regular, low-pressure physical activity can help them release tension, regulate emotions and build resilience
Prof. Ran Yanovich | 11:43 | 05.15.26
עכברים
Testing how far cloning can go in mice
Over nearly two decades, researchers explored how far repeated cloning could go before accumulated genetic errors made it impossible to produce a healthy clone genetically identical to the original mouse
Gal Haimovich/Davidson Institute of Science | 10:52 | 05.15.26
סגן ש', מפקדת פלגת טנ"א בסיירת גבעתי, נפצעה מרחפן נפץ בלבנון
IDF officer wounded in Lebanon warns: ‘FPV drones are a real threat’
A Hezbollah drone struck before Lt. S. and a warrant officer could close their APC’s ramp; wounded, they evacuated themselves; she later underwent two surgeries; 'We knew we had to get out of there quickly because more drones could arrive'
Or Hadar | 10:35 | 05.15.26
HIT - CP
Israeli students turn simple idea into breakthrough therapy aid for cerebral palsy
HIT students develop breathing exercise tool that helps 11-year-old with cerebral palsy who is mostly nonverbal practice more safely and independently
ynet Global | 10:16 | 05.15.26
נגיף ההאנטה
We can relax: Hantavirus is difficult to catch - it's not the next pandemic we have to be worried about
Hantavirus is a good opportunity to ask whether Israel is prepared to face the next pandemic, which everyone agrees is only a matter of time; unsurprisingly, say many, we are in trouble
Dror Foer | 03:08 | 05.15.26
Peer review can take many months. Platforms such as arXiv allow researchers to upload a draft of their paper before, or while, it is being considered by a journal
AI and scientific peer review: an Israeli tool tackles a Sisyphean burden
Will an artificial intelligence tool change the way scientific papers are reviewed and evaluated? 
Jonathan Berkheim/Davidson Institute of Science | 22:16 | 05.13.26
Dangoor delegation
Israeli mental health startups bring AI and healthcare innovation to the UK
Delegation highlights growing UK-Israel cooperation in mental health innovation, bringing Israeli startups together with NHS leaders, healthcare organizations and investors to advance scalable care technologies
ynet Global | 22:05 | 05.13.26
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