Health & science
Sheba Medical Center
Sheba Medical Center rises to sixth in Newsweek's global smart hospitals ranking
The Israeli medical center advances three places in the 2027 Newsweek-Statista ranking, earning recognition for its use of AI and robotics; its projects include collaborations with OpenAI, NVIDIA and Mount Sinai, alongside AI tools designed for everyday clinical care
ynet Global | 20:55 | 10.21.26
הפריה חוץ גופית
Another IVF scandal in Israel: Father says son was conceived using another man's sperm
A genetic test found no biological match between a father and his 12-year-old son, conceived through IVF 13 years ago; the sperm passed through three hospitals; the latest suspected mix-up is another in a series of fertility scandals in Israel 
Or Hadar | 19:59 | 10.21.26
שבץ מוחי
From one hour to 10 seconds: new stroke drug could transform treatment in Israel
A new clot-busting drug called tenecteplase can be administered in seconds rather than through an hour-long infusion; studies suggest it is at least as effective as existing treatment, while Israeli hospitals prepare for its expected introduction in 2027
Dr. Rom Mendel | 18:24 | 10.21.26
מנכ"לית רמב"ם ד"ר מיכל מקל בריאיון לשרון כידון בוועידת Rambam Tomorrow
The future of medicine: How AI could transform patient care
Hundreds of experts, entrepreneurs and industry leaders gathered at the Rambam Tomorrow innovation conference, hosted by Rambam Hospital and ynet, to explore the healthcare revolution, from AI-powered disease prevention to robotic surgery, and why the human touch remains essential
ynet Global | 12:46 | 10.21.26
Santé numérique en Israël : comment Clalit facilite l’accès aux soins pour les nouveaux immigrants
Santé en Israël : comment fonctionne le système de santé pour les nouveaux immigrants ?
Consultations médicales, spécialistes, médicaments et assurances complémentaires : Clalit explique les principes essentiels du système de santé israélien et les démarches à connaître dès votre arrivée dans le pays 
ynet Global | 07:44 | 10.21.26
Santé numérique en Israël : comment Clalit facilite l’accès aux soins pour les nouveaux immigrants
Santé numérique en Israël : comment Clalit facilite l’accès aux soins pour les nouveaux immigrants
Consultations en ligne, ordonnances, résultats d’analyses et intelligence artificielle : avec Clalit Next, les nouveaux olim peuvent accéder à de nombreux services médicaux directement depuis leur téléphone, tout en bénéficiant d’un vaste réseau de cliniques et d’hôpitaux à travers Israël
ynet Global | 07:42 | 10.21.26
Santé en Israël : comment fonctionne le système de santé pour les nouveaux immigrants ?
Santé en Israël : comment fonctionne le système de santé pour les nouveaux immigrants ?
Consultations médicales, spécialistes, médicaments et assurances complémentaires : Clalit explique les principes essentiels du système de santé israélien et les démarches à connaître dès son arrivée dans le pays
ynet Global | 07:42 | 10.21.26
עישון סיגריה אלקטרונית
Why vaping is so hard to quit: What Selena Gomez's struggle reveals about nicotine addiction
Selena Gomez says she quit vaping after it changed her voice, highlighting the struggle with nicotine addiction; A pulmonologist warns of potential damage to the lungs and vocal cords, some of which may be irreversible
Tzur Gueta | 00:29 | 10.21.26
Israel's national emergency medical service, Magen David Adom (MDA), has trained local Red Cross first aid instructors to treat injuries using whatever materials they can find
Saving lives without medical equipment: Israeli medics train first aid instructors in South Sudan
Israel's Magen David Adom trained first aid instructors in South Sudan to treat injuries using everyday materials, helping them provide lifesaving care amid severe equipment shortages and limited access to hospitals
ynet Global | 20:40 | 10.20.26
The H3 rocket, carrying the Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) spacecraft, is launched at the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture
Japan launches spacecraft to mysterious moons of Mars in bold mission to bring home soil samples
Five of the world’s space agencies joined forces for the five-year mission;  No one has yet managed to fetch samples from Mars, let alone its moons; $578 million mission features a hefty 5-ton spacecraft that should reach Mars by late next summer
Associated Press | 05:06 | 10.20.26
פרופ' עומר יאגי עם אחת מהסטודנטים שלו במעבדה שבאוניברסיטת ברקלי בקליפורניה
Brain drain beyond Israel: Scientists are leaving the US, too
Delays in research grants and concerns about the future of American science are pushing researchers to seek opportunities overseas; One scientist who was sure she would spend her entire career in the US: ' I don’t think here is our home anymore '
Associated Press | 01:54 | 10.20.26
סימונס וסרנגה
At 16, Belgian prodigy Laurent Simons has a PhD and a Nature paper. Now he's coming to Israel
The Belgian teenage scientist, who finished high school at 8 and earned a doctorate in quantum physics at 15, is expected to join Bar-Ilan University research labs, driven by an ambition to extend human life and an admiration for Israeli science
Itamar Eichner | 08:51 | 10.19.26
איש צוות רפואי מחטא את עמיתו במרכז לטיפול בחולי אבולה בבני שבצפון קיבו, ספטמבר 2026
Ebola outbreak spreads: Eighth case in Kenya, eighth Congo province affected
All Ebola cases in Kenya are linked to one man who arrived from Congo via Uganda and died two days after landing in Nairobi; 128 contacts remain isolated; in Congo, over 4,500 have died from a rare strain with no approved vaccine or treatment
News Agencies | 05:55 | 10.19.26
קניות בקרשת
Less sitting, more fiber: 8 ways to reduce breast cancer risk
From cutting back on alcohol and prolonged sitting to maintaining a healthy weight and eating more colorful fruits and vegetables, research points to everyday changes that may help lower the risk of breast cancer
Liora Houbara | 03:05 | 10.19.26
MDA
Magen David Adom unveils 96 new ambulances to mark 96 years
Donated by supporters from seven countries, the new vehicles will join MDA's fleet of approximately 2,000 ambulances, expanding emergency medical coverage across Israel and helping reduce response times
ynet Global | 02:15 | 10.18.26
ג'ון פולסון ונשיא האוניברסיטה פרופ' תמיר שפר
John Paulson donates record $296 million to Hebrew University, largest gift in its history
American investor John Paulson's record gift will fund a new engineering faculty, medical and biomedical research and trauma studies; his contributions now total $296 million, while Mount Scopus will be renamed for him and his wife Alina
Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 21:32 | 10.17.26
קשיש אוכל לבד
Eating alone linked to smaller brain volumes and depression, studies suggest
Research involving more than 150,000 people links shared meals to greater happiness, while MRI scans of 727 older Japanese adults found differences in brain structure; experts explain the role of social connections and diet, but caution that the studies cannot establish cause and effect
Tzur Gueta | 01:43 | 10.17.26
אתי וליאור זוהר
Cancer strikes twice: husband and wife diagnosed in same month, undergo chemo together
Etti and Lior Zohar, both in their 40s, were diagnosed with cancer in the same month; as he awaited bowel tumor biopsy results, she learned she had aggressive breast cancer; after undergoing chemotherapy together, they urge everyone to get checked
Yael Garty | 10:50 | 10.16.26
צינון תרופות סבתא
Do home remedies for colds really work? A doctor separates fact from fiction
From chicken soup and honey to vitamin C and wet hair, Dr. Guy Choshen examines common cold remedies, separating those that may ease symptoms from those that lack scientific evidence and explaining when medical attention is needed
ynet | 05:20 | 10.15.26
אישה גיל המעבר גלי חום גל חום הזעות
Menopause triggers sudden changes throughout the body, Israeli study finds
Weizmann Institute researchers analyzed more than 300 million lab results from over 1 million women, identifying abrupt changes in 52 health indicators around menopause and signs that hormonal changes accelerate over a decade before final menstrual period
ynet Global | 05:06 | 10.14.26
רוברט הול ומייקל וודפורד
Robert Hall and Michael Woodford win 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics for work on economic stability
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences recognized Stanford's Robert E. Hall and Columbia's Michael Woodford for work connecting household and business decisions to inflation, unemployment and the policies governments use to stabilize economies
ynet Global | 12:53 | 10.12.26
תבלינים
Are these 7 common spices secretly good for your health?
Can turmeric reduce inflammation, ginger ease nausea and cinnamon help control blood sugar? Research reveals which common spices offer proven health benefits, where evidence remains limited and why cooking with them differs from taking supplements
Yael Benvenisti | 22:43 | 10.11.26
האפיפיור ליאו ה-14
Pope Leo XIV's lung nodule: Why doctors may recommend surgery even when cancer is unconfirmed
Doctors discovered the nodule at a ‘very early stage,’ and surgery is planned in Rome; the Vatican has not said whether cancer is suspected, while a lung specialist explains when monitoring, biopsy or surgery is needed and why an operation can prove unnecessary
Eitan Gefen | 19:45 | 10.11.26
אוניברסיטת ת"א
Israel's hottest degrees: medicine leads demand as AI expands, computer science declines
Some 350,900 students are expected at 57 institutions, a 2.1% increase; around 70,000 served in the military reserves last year, while women account for 58.6% of enrollment and 61% finish bachelor's degrees on time, versus 43% across the OECD
Nina Fox | 07:55 | 10.11.26
פרופ' עופר יזהר
‘It blew my mind’: Israeli scientist recalls work behind 2026 Nobel-winning brain breakthrough
At Stanford, Ofer Yizhar helped turn light into a switch for brain cells, amid late-night messages and risky experiments; with his mentor Karl Deisseroth now a Nobel laureate, he explains the technology's promise for medicine and thought itself
Eitan Gefen | 14:59 | 10.10.26
פרופ' איסי (ישראל) ברבש, מנהל היחידה לקרדיולוגיה פולשנית וצנתורי לב בשיבא
From heart breakthroughs to Israel’s doctor exodus: Sheba cardiologist sounds the alarm
From cutting heart valves without open-heart surgery to confronting Israel’s growing medical brain drain, Sheba cardiologist Prof. Issy Barbash speaks candidly about medical breakthroughs, women in cardiology and his fury at those who refuse military service
Ariela Ayalon | 15:05 | 10.09.26
ד״ר מיכל מקל, מנכ״לית הקריה הרפואית רמב״ם
Your medical records are becoming an AI gold mine. Who owns them?
Decades of digital patient records could transform Israel's hospitals into engines of medical innovation, helping AI detect life-threatening conditions and driving the development of valuable technologies; Rambam experts explain why patient privacy and public trust must come first
Kobi Liberman | 05:18 | 10.09.26
תחושת בטן אינטואציה
Gut feelings: When to trust your instincts and when to think twice
Gut feelings can help us spot danger, but they may also reflect past fears, trauma and learned patterns; Dr. Liat Yakir explains what happens in the body when something feels wrong, when to trust our instincts and when to rely on reason
Eitan Gefen | 02:07 | 10.09.26
ילדה משתמשת בסמארטפון
Smartphones at 12 linked to higher risk of eating disorder symptoms, study finds
US study of nearly 9,000 children found that 24.2% who owned smartphones at 12 reported disordered eating symptoms by 14, versus 15.5% of those without phones; experts warn of harmful algorithms, body image pressures and limited parental oversight
Eitan Gefen | 11:51 | 10.08.26
הזמר היווני יורגוס מזונאקיס מת במהלך טיפול פלזמפרזיס
Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis death probe: Doctor deleted messages, searched anesthetics
Investigators uncover deleted messages and searches about powerful sedatives on the doctor's phone as preliminary toxicology findings raise new questions about Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis' death; her husband distances himself from her defense, while the singer's longtime physician insists he was healthy
Oren Rice | 08:11 | 10.08.26
דו"ח דוח מבקר המדינה פינוי פצועים 7 באוקטובר
Saving lives under fire: Magen David Adom’s story on October 7
Three years after the Hamas attack, Israel's national emergency service unveils an interactive archive tracing how medics treated the wounded under fire, with testimonies, maps and tributes to personnel who were killed
ynet Global | 20:09 | 10.07.26
Technion President Professor Uri Sivan and Rambam Director General Dr. Michal Mekel signed the agreement
Technion, Rambam launch joint center to speed medical breakthroughs to patients
Wolfe Center for Translational Medicine and Engineering will bring doctors, scientists and engineers together at Rambam to turn research into treatments faster, with work spanning AI, biochips, drug delivery, medical devices and regenerative medicine
ynet Global | 17:38 | 10.07.26
הזוכים בפרס נובל בכימיה לשנת 2026, פרופ' קנסו סואי ופרופ' אנרי בוריס קגן
Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai win 2026 Nobel Prize in chemistry
Royal Swedish Academy honors the two scientists for discovering non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis
News Agencies | 13:01 | 10.07.26
כפר עזה פינוי תושבים
Three years after Oct. 7, 1 in 4 Israelis report PTSD symptoms as mental health crisis deepens
Brookdale surveys of more than 3,500 Israelis found over half reported some psychological distress; ERAN logged more than 900,000 contacts in three years, while suicidality-related calls rose to 2.8% and barriers left some seeking care untreated
Shira Kadri-Ovadia | 09:31 | 10.07.26
פעילות יחידה 669 בלב עזה
Prior trauma raises odds of acute stress disorder 6.5-fold in wounded soldiers, study finds
Study of 142 soldiers links prior personal trauma to sharply higher risk of acute stress disorder, while exposure to fatalities nearly tripled odds; researchers call for mental health care alongside physical treatment
Or Hadar | 05:03 | 10.07.26
ריצה
Not all exercise is created equal: How to choose the workout that’s right for you
No single exercise does it all: From lowering blood pressure and protecting bones to preserving muscle, improving sleep and easing back pain, different workouts offer different benefits, and the best routine is one you can sustain
Dr. Yael Benvenisti | 04:59 | 10.07.26
הצגת פרס נובל ברפואה במהלך טקס בניו יורק ב-2020
Francis Halzen wins Nobel Prize in Physics for discovery of cosmic neutrinos
The 82-year-old University of Wisconsin scientist led the IceCube Neutrino Observatory at the South Pole, where work dating back to the 1980s opened what the Nobel committee called ‘a new kind of astronomy’
Associated Press | 13:02 | 10.06.26
חדר כושר
What not to do at the gym: 14 rules every gymgoer should follow
From hogging equipment and leaving weights behind to unsolicited advice, poor hygiene and filming others without consent, these are the unwritten rules of gym etiquette that can make the difference between a good workout and an unpleasant one
Eitan Gefen | 04:19 | 10.06.26
anastasia
‘We thought about being kidnapped, but never turning back’: MDA paramedic recalls Oct. 7
Minutes before ending a 24-hour shift, MDA paramedic Anastasia Stalmakhov was sent south in an armored ambulance; after rocket shrapnel struck the vehicle, she entered Sderot, treated critically wounded victims and witnessed moments of humanity amid the devastation 
ynet Global | 21:37 | 10.05.26
ריימונד וטוסקי ואמו בטי שתרמה לו כליה
His 100-year-old kidney was a gift from his mother, and it's still working
Nearly 50 years after receiving a kidney from his mother when he was just 16, Raymond Vetuskey is still thriving; The organ is now 100 years old, a rare milestone doctors attribute to a close match, good health and a little luck; 'I know I’m lucky and I thank my mother'
Eitan Gefen | 11:27 | 10.05.26
ד' מלמדת חניכות בקורס חובשות כלליות במהלך תרגול טיפול בפצוע
Her parents were killed on Oct. 7. Three years later, Nir Oz resident trains IDF medics to save lives
After surviving the October 7 attack on Nir Oz and losing both parents, 21-year-old Dekel Goren has found purpose in the IDF, where she now trains combat medics; She now shares her story of loss, resilience and the meaning of home
Eitan Gefen | 10:03 | 10.05.26
פרופ' עידו ברסלבסקי באיסוף בחרמון
Israeli researchers create ‘super ice’ 10 times stronger than regular ice
Hebrew University team combines ice, nanocellulose and engineered protein to create BioPykrete, which absorbs 70 times more energy before breaking
ynet | 07:19 | 10.05.26
אכילה לילית
What happens to your body if you quit sugar for 30 days?
Weight loss, steadier blood sugar and even changes in your skin are among the benefits you may notice after avoiding processed sugar for a month
Liora Houbara | 03:02 | 10.05.26
כפר עזה פינוי תושבים
Three years after Oct. 7, children’s psychiatric ER visits more than double
Clalit data shows psychiatric ER visits among children and teens rose 121%; new PTSD diagnoses among southern evacuees remain six times prewar levels, while physical health indicators also worsened
Or Hadar | 16:37 | 10.04.26
דריה שיפילובה, לבורנטית במעבדה למלחמה בדבר בסיביר שברה מבחנה ובה חיידק ומתה
Mystery in Siberia: anti-plague lab worker dies after test tube breaks, nearly 200 isolated
Officials have not confirmed plague as the cause of Daria Shipilova’s death; she developed severe pneumonia days after the alleged exposure, while Russia’s health chief flew in and authorities opened a criminal investigation into safety failures
Eitan Gefen | 11:56 | 10.04.26
סמים
They work, raise kids — and use drugs until ‘their heart explodes’ | Israel’s ‘high-functioning addicts’
Three years after Oct. 7, drugs have spread from clubs into homes, weddings and everyday life; two 'high-functioning addicts' describe frequent use, while experts warn that success can mask a growing dependence
Tal Amoday | 18:57 | 10.03.26
חברת טבע
Britain’s largest nursing union drops Teva sponsorship after pro-Palestinian pressure
The Royal College of Nursing, representing more than 500,000 nursing staff, ended its partnership with Teva UK and dropped its sponsorship of an October conference following pressure from pro-Palestinian groups
Oren Rice | 08:36 | 10.03.26
גרייה מוחית מגנטית עמוקה, Deep TMS, שיבא תל השומר
Israel launches experimental Deep TMS treatment for widespread chronic pain
Sheba Medical Center is using noninvasive magnetic stimulation to target several brain regions linked to pain, cognition and mood, with doctors hoping for lasting improvements in both symptoms and daily function
Tzur Gueta | 01:27 | 10.03.26
החמצה
The lives we never lived: what ‘if only’ can teach us
An Israeli study of 140 adults ages 60 to 85 found missed opportunities linger most in love and intimacy, but regret can also reveal the needs and desires that still matter
Prof. Liat Kulik | 21:13 | 10.02.26
פרופ' יוסף ברנשטיין (מימין) ופרופ' דוד קשדן
'Predictor of Nobel Prizes': 2 Israeli professors win prestigious Wolf Prize
David Kazhdan of Hebrew University and Joseph Bernstein of Tel Aviv University are among eight 2026 Wolf Prize laureates, honored for groundbreaking work in mathematics; the awards will be presented at the Knesset in June 2027
Yaron Drukman | 19:49 | 10.01.26
פרופ' סיריל כהן
Israeli scientists redesign T cells, shrinking tumors in promising cancer study
T cells can precisely target cancer, but engineered receptors may interfere with natural ones and lose effectiveness; Bar-Ilan and Weizmann researchers designed a more stable version, with promising results in mice
Eitan Gefen | 20:10 | 09.30.26
זריקות הרזיה מבוססות GLP-1
Battle of the weight-loss shots: Which one works best?
Mounjaro beat Wegovy for weight loss in a head-to-head trial, but its edge over high-dose Wegovy is less clear; Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly also presented competing data on heart protection and weight-loss pills at Europe’s diabetes conference
Oren Rice | 22:00 | 09.29.26
Nufar Bar Lipshitz
My child is struggling after aliyah: What parents can do
Developmental psychologist Nufar Bar Lipshitz explains how parents can help children navigate selective mutism, school refusal, a new language and Israel’s security reality, and when changes in behavior may signal a need for additional support
ynet Global | 09:52 | 09.29.26
שיגור טיסת הניסוי ה־14 של סטארשיפ למסלול סביב כדור הארץ
SpaceX’s Starship reaches Earth orbit for first time in historic test
Flight 14 overcame an engine shutdown before reaching stable orbit; SpaceX later shortened the mission to under two laps before a controlled Pacific return
Ettay Nevo | 23:03 | 09.28.26
בדיקת CT חזה
AI spots esophageal cancer on CT scans months before diagnosis
An AI system detected 90% of esophageal cancer cases on chest CT scans, sometimes months before diagnosis, raising the prospect that one scan could uncover multiple diseases without extra testing or radiation
Eitan Gefen | 14:37 | 09.28.26
חולה בפרקינסון
New Parkinson’s drug approved in the US: What does it do differently?
The FDA approved a new once-daily Parkinson’s pill in the dopamine agonist class, designed to selectively target receptors studied for decades; in trials, AbbVie’s drug improved movement and daily functioning
Oren Reis, Reuters | 11:01 | 09.28.26
אקנה בחדר כושר
Sudden acne in midlife? Your workout could be a factor
More people are experiencing acne flare-ups linked to intense workouts, as sweat, heat, makeup and tight clothing take a toll on the skin, raising questions about what causes workout acne, how to prevent it and which treatments can help
Yafa Maximov | 04:07 | 09.28.26
הזמר היווני יורגוס מזונאקיס מת במהלך טיפול פלזמפרזיס
Greek singer dies during anti-aging treatment as doctors allegedly turn to ChatGPT for CPR
Greek star Yorgos Mazonakis, 54, died during a scheduled plasma exchange at an Athens clinic; investigators are probing sedatives, treatment delays, unauthorized equipment and a reported ChatGPT search for resuscitation instructions
Oren Rice | 19:06 | 09.27.26
תאי סרטן
Why immunotherapy works for some cancer patients but not others
Technion-led study finds early changes in tumors’ immune environment may predict treatment success better than their initial state, potentially opening path to more personalized cancer care
ynet Global | 12:11 | 09.27.26
מזרק אינסולין לחולי סוכרת
Weekly insulin is coming to Israel — with a rival close behind
FDA approves Eli Lilly’s once-weekly insulin, Onswik, for adults with type 2 diabetes; Novo Nordisk’s rival weekly insulin, also approved in the US, is expected to reach Israel within weeks
Oren Rice | 11:46 | 09.27.26
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