Health & science
מיגרנה
For years women were told 'it's all in your head': The Israeli neurologist attempting to change things
The medical world is just beginning to understand how brain diseases behave differently in the female body: Dr. Tal Friedman-Koren is undergoing unique training in women's neurology in Boston, and explains to Ynet how a young but developing field is undermining decades-old assumptions
Eitan Gefen | 14:05 | 04.20.26
גוש אורניום מועשר
Uranium enrichment: key sticking point at center of US-Iran nuclear talks
The process increases the share of fissile uranium-235 for reactors or weapons, but requires complex technology, massive energy and thousands of centrifuges, making it difficult to control and a major focus of global monitoring and security concerns
Dr. Yuval Rosenberg and Ori Taichman/Davidson Institute of Science | 10:54 | 04.19.26
פרופ' מיכאל רבין ז"ל
Farewell to Prof. Michael Rabin, godfather of Israeli computer science
A pioneer of modern computing, Rabin shaped algorithms, cryptography and AI foundations, mentored generations and remains the only Israeli to win the Turing Award, the field’s highest honor, as computer science reshaped everyday life
Jonathan Berkheim/Davidson Intitute of Science | 19:42 | 04.18.26
ForSight says it completed first fully robotic cataract surgery
Israeli company says its JASPER platform carried out a first-in-human cataract procedure without general anesthesia, a step toward expanding access to eye surgery worldwide
ynet Global | 18:57 | 04.14.26
ריאות, קורונה
COVID-19 could increase risk of lung cancer, Israeli-led research finds
International study led by Prof. Alex Gilles-Hillel of Hebrew University and Hadassah suggests possible link between COVID-19 and an increased risk of lung cancer, forming a biological mechanism by which the spike protein damages the lungs and promotes cancerous processes
Tzur Gueta | 18:31 | 04.14.26
מקלט בתל אביב בשעת אזעקה במהלך ימי שאגת הארי
Ceasefire declared, but not for the mind: why the psychological toll still lingers
After nights in shelters and days back at work, Noam Nov of Amitim for Rights says the mind and body don’t switch off on command — explaining why the need for support often grows precisely when the dust begins to settle
Noam Nov | 03:49 | 04.14.26
פרופסור דבי טויבר
'Stress speeds aging but it may be reversible', Israeli researcher says
Prof. Debbie Toiber of Ben-Gurion University studies how human cells age and says the goal is not extreme longevity but a healthy life free of chronic, painful disease
Galit Hareli | 01:40 | 04.13.26
ד"ר ארבל ארצי-שנירמן, חוקרת, הדפסת רקמות, רמב"ם
Israeli researcher advances 3D bioprinting toward organ transplants, 'opening door to better solutions'
At Rambam Medical Center, scientists are printing living lung tissue from human cells, aiming to transform transplants, drug testing and personalized medicine; while full organs remain distant, researchers say the breakthrough could one day end waiting lists
Eitan Gefen | 15:05 | 04.12.26
כאב באזור האשכים
ChatGPT emergency warning ignored, delay in care costs teen a testicle
Doctors at Meir Medical Center say three teens lost a testicle in one month after arriving too late for emergency surgery; one waited days despite ChatGPT urging urgent care, as physicians stress that delays sharply reduce chances of saving the organ
Or Hadar | 11:27 | 04.12.26
פרופ' כרמית לוי
Beyond vitamin D: study suggests sun exposure may boost libido in men and women
After years of warnings about the dangers of radiation, Prof. Carmit Levy presents a more nuanced view, explaining the link between sun exposure and human fertility
Galit Hareli | 09:16 | 04.12.26
חברי צוות ארטמיס 2
Artemis 2 ends with successful splashdown, first crewed moon mission in 50 years
NASA’s Orion capsule safely returned after a nine-day, million-kilometer journey, marking humanity’s first crewed flight near the moon since 1972 and paving the way for future lunar landings later this decade
Itay Navon | 06:44 | 04.11.26
ד"ר חנה וקנין-אסא, מנהלת יחידת הצנתורים במרכז הרפואי מאיר
War trauma fuels increase in broken heart syndrome cases in Israel
After a nighttime explosion shook her home, 78-year-old Ofra Reit-Barkai felt sharp chest pain and feared a heart attack; doctors later diagnosed stress-induced ‘broken heart syndrome’, a condition increasingly seen during wartime trauma
Or Hadar | 01:56 | 04.11.26
מערכת חיסונים
The drugs that almost work: why the biggest breakthroughs still fail
As drug developers grapple with partial efficacy and uneven patient response, Tel Aviv-based biotech company Immunai is building an AI-powered immune atlas to explain how therapies work in the body
ynet Global | 09:08 | 04.09.26
הירח, הלוויין הטבעי היחיד של כדור הארץ
The Moon’s dark secret: shadowed cold traps could unlock the mystery of lunar ice
New evidence suggests that ice has been accumulating on the Moon for 1.5 billion years—and reveals the most promising places to find it
Prof. Oded Aharonson | 03:58 | 04.08.26
מעבדות טבע לפיתוח תרופות ביולוגיות
From Netanya labs to global race: Teva develops antibody targeting celiac and autoimmune diseases
Backed by up to $500 million deal, Teva advances experimental antibody for celiac and vitiligo, aiming to stop autoimmune disease at its source; researcher offers rare look inside complex path from lab to patients
Eitan Gefen | 19:08 | 04.07.26
הכי קרוב לירח
First image from the far side of the moon revealed as Artemis 2 astronauts set distance record
NASA releases rare images of Earth from beyond moon’s far side; crew reaches 406,684 km from Earth (252,700 miles), the farthest humans have traveled, surpassing Apollo 13 record during historic mission
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 16:54 | 04.07.26
תושבי נתיב העשרה במהלך הפרויקט
Gaza border moshav turns to wellness to heal and rebuild after Oct. 7
In Netiv HaAsara, the Israeli moshav closest to Gaza and hard hit on Oct. 7, residents turn to wellness programs — from breathing workshops to ice baths — to rebuild resilience and support community health
Eitan Gefen | 04:41 | 04.07.26
הירח מבעד לחללית אוריון
More than 400,000 km from Earth: Artemis 2 breaks 56-year-old record
Crew reached more than 400,000 km from Earth, enter lunar gravity zone and witness solar eclipse; Orion to make closest approach overnight before accelerating back toward Earth
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 20:06 | 04.06.26
חולים במתחם תת-קרקעי בבית החולים רמב"ם בימי שאגת הארי
Patients warn of unsafe, crowded conditions in underground Israeli hospital wards
Hospitals moved patients to fortified underground areas during the war, raising concerns over crowding, poor ventilation, infection risks and lack of privacy as facilities operate under prolonged emergency conditions
Or Hadar | 12:53 | 04.06.26
רצים לתפוס מחסה בתחנת הרכבת הקלה בשעת אזעקה בתל אביב במהלך ימי שאגת הארי
Over 2,000 Israelis injured rushing to shelters since start of war with Iran
Rambam Medical Center study of 174 cases finds 88% of injuries during missile sirens occur inside homes, often en route to safe rooms, with over a third involving fractures and many requiring surgery, highlighting hidden risks during emergency runs
Or Hadar | 09:22 | 04.05.26
סטרס
Where did I put the keys? This is how war makes us lose our memory
Have you forgotten where you parked again? Are words eluding you in the middle of a sentence? Can't remember where you left your keys? You're not losing it, you're just in the 'fog of battle'
Dr. Majd Zaid | 04:26 | 04.05.26
שיר יודפת
'At 23 I had a double mastectomy, by 35 I’m expected to remove my ovaries'
Her parents resisted and doctors warned against it, but after a cousin died of breast cancer and tests confirmed she carries BRCA, Shir Yodfat chose preventive surgery; Now 26, she explains why it pushed her toward marriage
Galit Hareli | 02:39 | 04.05.26
היריון
Woman who had sex with identical twins cannot identify child’s father
A British woman became pregnant after having sex with identical twins four days apart, but while one was listed as the father, a court battle revealed DNA tests cannot distinguish between them, leaving each with a 50% chance of paternity
ynet | 01:34 | 04.04.26
רס"ן במיל' ח' נפצע פעמיים
Wounded twice since Oct. 7, reserve officer says he is determined to return to duty
'As long as I’m alive, I will continue serving': after being wounded twice, in Gaza and Lebanon, Maj. H. is still recovering but already planning to return to reserve duty; 'I don’t see myself as a hero,' he says
Or Hadar | 22:41 | 04.01.26
דיכאון אילוס אילוסטרציה
Israel’s silent front: the mental health toll of prolonged conflict
Times of national crisis do not reduce the need for innovation in mental health - they sharpen it; mental health is not a secondary issue to be addressed later, once the security situation improves and recognizing this is key to Israel’s recovery and resilience
Prof. Itamar Grotto | 10:56 | 04.01.26
מקלט בתל אביב בשעת אזעקה במהלך ימי שאגת הארי
‘When sirens sound, it feels like a heart attack’: anxiety cases surge amid war
More than 38,000 have sought mental health help since the Iran war began, but officials warn this is only the tip of the iceberg, as patients report severe anxiety symptoms triggered by sirens and experts explain the impact and risks
Or Hadar | 23:45 | 03.31.26
Nafshi
The next crisis is mental health but tech is stepping in
As war strain deepens mental health needs across Israel, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) is building a national response to help Israelis heal and process trauma, combining large-scale programs and technology to expand access and reach as many people as possible
ynet Global | 13:02 | 03.31.26
בדיקה כפולה לזיהוי קורונה ושפעת
Highly mutated COVID variant 'Cicada' emerges on global health radar
BA.3.2 has drawn attention in Europe and the United States, but early data suggest it is not more severe than earlier variants and has not triggered a significant new wave of illness
Tzur Gueta | 09:21 | 03.31.26
תהליך הראייה בין העין למוח
How the brain really 'sees': Israeli researchers solve decades-old mystery
A study in Science by Hebrew University and Munich researchers provides first direct proof of how the brain turns basic visual signals into perception, with implications for future neuroscience research
Eitan Gefen | 02:39 | 03.31.26
שחמטאי יהודי משחק נגד שחמטאי מוסלמי. מתוך כתב היד שהוזמן על ידי אלפונסו העשירי, מלך קסטיליה
How Jews, Persians and other medieval chess players defied racial hierarchies
Cambridge historian points to depictions of Jewish, Muslim, Persian and Indian players as evidence chess let medieval rivals meet as intellectual equals
Yogev Israeli | 02:33 | 03.30.26
המתחם התת קרקעי הממוגן בשערי צדק
Inside the underground hospital keeping Jerusalem’s patients safe in wartime
As war loomed, Shaare Zedek Medical Center rushed to build a fortified underground hospital in its parking garage; today, nearly 470 patients are treated there, as staff work to maintain full medical standards under fire
Yuval Haninovich | 12:46 | 03.29.26
עמידה במקום
Just stand there and do nothing: The surprising trend that calms the brain
It's not being lazy, but a sincere attempt to calm the nervous system;  Where did the standing still trend come from, how does it actually happen and why does it really work; And yes, try this at home
Dr. Yael Benvenisti | 04:45 | 03.29.26
יעקב טבריזי אחרי ולפני ההרזייה
'People were shocked when they saw me': teen loses 113 kg after obesity struggle
After reaching 202 kg, Yaakov Tabrizi underwent surgery and lost half his body weight at the time, reversing diabetes and regaining independence after years of emotional eating and failed diets
Eitan Gefen | 22:25 | 03.28.26
ליטל קפלן
‘Before surgery I told my partner I might not remember him’
How do you survive two brain tumor surgeries in three years, lose visual memory and word retrieval, and rebuild your life? Lital Kaplan did just that, went on to build career in interior design and real estate
Galit Hareli | 11:10 | 03.28.26
Dr. Gil Shamai
AI tool developed at Technion could transform how doctors decide on chemotherapy
International study led by Technion validates model in large-scale randomized clinical trial and on data from hospitals around the world, offering a fast and accessible alternative to expensive genomic tests in breast cancer
ynet Global | 02:10 | 03.28.26
Save a Child’s Heart’s
Even under fire, Israel heals the hearts of children from around the world
Dozens of African children recovering from heart procedures in Holon are forced into shelters as rocket sirens sound; Israeli teams and international staff continue treatment while travel delays leave patients stranded amid security tensions
Itamar Eichner | 11:26 | 03.27.26
פרופ' עדנה פואה קאהן
Edna B. Foa, pioneer of trauma therapy who helped October 7 victims, dies at 89
World-renowned psychologist shaped PTSD treatment and trained Israeli therapists until her final days; colleagues say her work saved countless lives and call her death a profound loss to the field
Or Hadar | 01:55 | 03.26.26
שעון קיץ שעון חורף
Losing an hour of sleep: How Daylight Saving Time impacts heart health and safety
Transition to daylight saving time may temporarily disrupt sleep and affect the body, but studies show that the effect on the heart is not clear-cut; The greater threat lies in persistent sleep deprivation, which affects cardiovascular risk over time
Tzur Gueta | 15:42 | 03.25.26
פרופ' גילי רגב
Israeli study finds new treatment for West Nile virus may cut deaths and improve recovery
Sheba Medical Center trial using antibody-rich plasma shows improved cognition, daily function and lower mortality, offering hope for first targeted treatment for West Nile virus, which currently has no specific therapy
Tzur Gueta | 17:09 | 03.24.26
אבי ריבקינד
Surgeon who treated hundreds of terror victims to receive Israel Prize for lifetime achievement
Prof. Avraham Rivkind, a pioneer of trauma care who treated victims of terror attacks and IDF soldiers, will be honored on Independence Day for decades of life-saving work and shaping Israel’s emergency medicine system
Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad, Or Hadar | 16:52 | 03.24.26
בית החולים שיבא
Matricelf to launch first-in-human spinal cord therapy trial with Sheba Medical Center
Israeli biotech Matricelf teams with Sheba to advance first human trial for spinal cord injury treatment using autologous implants
ynet Global | 13:16 | 03.24.26
לחץ, סטרס, הורים
Feeling stressed or anxious? 'TRE' therapy taps the body’s natural response to restore calm
Years of pandemic strain and repeated wars have left many living under constant pressure, with the body responding through rapid heartbeat, sweating and tremors; now, 'TRE' suggests those reactions may hold the key to calming the nervous system
Eitan Gefen | 09:03 | 03.24.26
פרופ' יהושע גולדברג
Israeli, US brain study shows one system can ‘take the wheel,’ offering new clues to OCD and depression
Researchers say chemical signaling in the brain can override itself, disrupting behavior control and opening new paths for treating OCD and related disorders
Tzur Gueta | 23:52 | 03.23.26
רס"ן במיל' ד"ר א', רופאת ילדים בבית החולים איכילוב ורופאה בחיל האוויר. בתמונה: עם ילדיה בבית החולים
Doctor, Israeli Air Force major and a single mother: 'The challenge is coming home to a different front'
Dr. A., 42, a physician at Sourasky Medical Center, has served about 300 days in the reserves since Oct. 7 as an Israeli Air Force major, while raising 7-year-old twins on the autism spectrum and leaving a new NICU fellowship within days to deploy
Or Hadar | 19:40 | 03.22.26
פרופ' שומרון בן חורין, מנהל המכון למחלות דרכי העיכול בשיבא, ביצע קולונוסקופיה ללא טשטוש במוטי מזרחי
‘Don’t sleep on it’: doctors warn war-driven delays in tests and heart procedures can cost lives
Israelis delay colonoscopies and even catheterizations during war, doctors warn of fatal consequences; Sheba offers no-sedation tests so patients can reach shelter during sirens; 'A patient died at home after delaying catheterization. If you have heart symptoms, don’t sleep on it,' says a senior cardiologist at Sheba
Ariela Ayalon | 16:16 | 03.22.26
ג'ים קארי
What happened to Jim Carrey’s face? A plastic surgeon explains
Every public appearance by a Hollywood star fuels online speculation about secret procedures, but a plastic surgeon says faces naturally change with age, weight, lighting and health; in some cases, illness can reshape appearance entirely
Dr. Eran Milet | 04:14 | 03.20.26
כשהסטרס מעורר. במצבי איום נוצרת תגובה פיזיולוגית חזקה - דופק מואץ, נשימה מהירה ואדרנלין, תסמינים דומים לאלה שמופיעים גם בעוררות מינית, והמוח מתקשה להבחין ביניהם
Why fear can trigger sexual desire, and what psychologists say about stress, war and arousal
A sexual therapist explains why fear and attraction can overlap, how stress and existential threat can intensify the need for intimacy, and why war can either heighten desire or shut it down
Maya Benita | 02:15 | 03.19.26
הציבור במקלטים, שאגת הארי
Study reveals Israel’s war divide: women more stressed, ultra-Orthodox less fearful, Arabs most distressed
Study finds Arab citizens report highest distress, women more likely to seek shelter and feel stress, while ultra-Orthodox report stronger faith and resilience during the war
Or Sofer | 14:26 | 03.17.26
Etihad Airways plane; airports in the UAE were damaged and suffered heavy disruptions
War disrupts medicine supply routes, raising concerns over cancer treatment delays
War disrupts key Middle East air hubs, forcing rerouting of temperature-sensitive drug shipments; health officials warn prolonged delays could affect cancer treatment supplies
Tzur Gueta | 05:20 | 03.17.26
Graphic abstract (from bottom left, clockwise): Muscle tissue containing mature cells and vascular networks; fat tissue containing blood vessels and lymphatic networks; printing of these flaps; and immediate perfusion of the flap by the host tissue
Technion team develops 3D implant that mimics lost human tissue
The bioengineered flap combines muscle, fat, blood vessels and, for the first time, a lymphatic network in a single structure, offering a potential future alternative for patients with severe tissue loss from burns, injuries or tumor removal
ynet Global | 22:00 | 03.15.26
הייטק נשים
Cherchez la femme: why women must shape AI
Ensuring women’s full participation across the AI field, especially in times of conflict and instability, is not just a matter of equality — it is essential for sound decision-making, and for the future of human knowledge
Ruth Shoham/Davidson Institute of Science Education | 03:42 | 03.15.26
מתוך המחקר
From spacecraft to cancer research: why pi matters
Celebrated every March 14, Pi Day honors the mathematical constant used in everything from spacecraft navigation and radio waves to medical research and rapid disease testing
Associated Press | 18:15 | 03.14.26
איתן יהלום
'I’m still fighting, just not at the front': Israeli veterans describe PTSD triggers during Iran war
IDF veterans describe how sirens and explosions trigger flashbacks, sleepless nights and anxiety; experts share practical tools to cope with wartime triggers and advice for families supporting those with PTSD
Nina Fox | 13:32 | 03.14.26
שינה אצל ילדים עם הפרעות קשב וריכוז
Nighttime sirens hit people with ADHD harder; Here’s how to cope
Sleep problems are common symptoms of ADHD; During nights of sirens and stress, hyperarousal can make it even harder to fall asleep or stay asleep; Experts explain what treatments and habits may help
Tzur Gueta | 17:17 | 03.13.26
תיעוד משיגור טיל חורמשהר 4
Liquid or solid fuel? The science behind how rockets and missiles are powered
Liquid vs. solid fuel rockets: what sets them apart, what advantages and drawbacks each type has, and how military missiles differ from rockets used for space missions
Itai Nebo, Davidson Institute of Science Education | 15:32 | 03.13.26
נט"ל
Sirens, anxiety and fear — you don’t have to face it alone
In the first two days of Operation Roaring Lion, calls to NATAL’s Helpline surged by 620%. For 28 years, the nonprofit organization, specializing in treating trauma caused by war and terrorism, has been providing support to those coping with trauma, anxiety and PTSD, as well as to family members and close circles.
Kobi Liberman | 19:19 | 03.12.26
מוח
One in 3 carry brain parasite; study reveals how it’s kept in check
Researchers find key immune cells can destroy themselves when infected with Toxoplasma gondii, stopping the brain parasite from spreading and helping explain why a microbe carried by roughly one-third of the world rarely causes severe disease
Tzur Gueta | 10:44 | 03.12.26
צילום: שאטרסטוק
Sirens, stress and sleepless nights: how lack of sleep affects the body during wartime
Sirens at all hours, repeated runs to the safe room and ongoing stress have disrupted sleep since the war with Iran began, affecting both body and mind; the good news: sleep should improve when routine returns, and there are ways to ease falling asleep now
Or Hadar | 15:41 | 03.11.26
א-סימטריה בפנים בעקבות שבץ מוחי
War fears keep Israelis with stroke symptoms away from ERs, doctors warn
Emergency room visits for suspected stroke have dropped about 30% since the war began; doctors warn that fear of leaving home may cause patients to delay care, increasing the risk of irreversible brain damage
Or Hadar | 08:24 | 03.10.26
War stress raises heart attack risk in Israel after Oct. 7, doctors warn
War and prolonged stress are raising public stress levels in Israel, with data since Oct. 7 showing a sharp rise in heart attacks and 'broken heart' syndrome; despite fears of hospitals, experts stress: timely care saves lives and the health system is ready even under fire
Prof. Eli Lev, Prof. Zaza Iakobishvili | 04:56 | 03.10.26
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