Health & science
תוכנית פיתוח הענק של שיבא יוצאת לדרך
Helipads, metro and parks: Israel’s largest hospital plans to nearly double its bed capacity
National planners advance a 2045 development plan that would raise capacity at Israel’s largest hospital to 3,303 beds, add two rooftop helipads, integrate metro and light rail access and open the campus to surrounding neighborhoods
Or Hadar | 17:14 | 07.20.26
Messi signs shirt for Abdi, a heart patient from Ethiopia
After World Cup heartbreak, Messi’s gift of hope lives on in Israel
As Lionel Messi’s Argentina fell 1-0 to Spain in Sunday’s World Cup final, children and medical teams at Save a Child’s Heart recalled how the football icon brought joy and courage to young patients awaiting life-saving surgery
ynet Global | 07:36 | 07.20.26
זריקות הרזיה מבוססות GLP-1
The hidden cost of weight-loss drugs: Muscle and bone loss
GLP-1 drugs can produce major weight loss, but experts warn that reduced appetite may also lead to muscle and bone loss, weakening strength, function and metabolism unless treatment includes adequate nutrition and regular resistance training
Eitan Gefen | 07:52 | 07.19.26
זוג זוגיות תמיכה נישואים עזרה
When the relationship changes without warning: the hidden grief of loving a partner with dementia
Dementia gradually reshapes communication, intimacy, decision-making and daily life, often turning one spouse into caregiver, advocate and shared memory keeper; a geriatric specialist explains how couples can adapt without losing their bond
Dr. Inbal Mayan | 23:13 | 07.18.26
The research is aimed at improving early detection of ovarian cancer, particularly among women with inherited BRCA gene mutations
Israeli-led team wins grant to develop AI MRI for early ovarian cancer detection
Technion-led team receives Gray Foundation funding to develop an AI-powered MRI test for earlier ovarian cancer detection in women with BRCA mutations, potentially improving screening and reducing unnecessary preventive surgery
ynet Global | 16:55 | 07.18.26
גיל המעבר גלי חום
‘It makes no sense for a 30-year-old to suffer like this’: The hidden cost of breast cancer recovery
Anti-estrogen therapy can protect women from cancer recurrence but may trigger intense hot flashes, fatigue, sleep problems and sexual dysfunction, sometimes from their early 30s; New nonhormonal treatments may finally offer relief
Eitan Gefen | 14:41 | 07.18.26
אמבר, יאיר ותבל גת
‘People think we’re weird’: The parents who keep candy out of the house
No supermarket snacks, sweetened drinks or permanent candy drawer: Three Israeli families explain why they made the change, how their children respond and where they still allow flexibility
Nirit Zuk | 08:10 | 07.18.26
מאכלים עשירים בחלבון
Keto’s dark side: The health risks behind rapid weight loss
The low-carb, high-fat diet may suppress appetite and improve blood sugar and triglyceride levels, but experts warn it can sharply raise LDL cholesterol, reduce fiber intake and increase the risk of kidney stones, gout and dangerous blood sugar drops
Eitan Gefen | 06:22 | 07.18.26
Clinical trial at a glance (infographic)
Weizmann-linked immunotherapy shows early safety promise in Alzheimer’s trial
A Phase 1b trial found the therapy based on research from Weizmann Institute of Science safe and well tolerated in early Alzheimer’s patients, offering preliminary support for an immune-focused approach that targets brain inflammation  
ynet Global | 04:06 | 07.18.26
תרופה בכדור
FDA approves first cholesterol pill to match powerful injectable drugs
Merck’s once-daily Lipfendra offers a pill alternative to injectable cholesterol drugs after Phase 3 trials involving Israeli patients
Daniel Edelson, New York | 20:23 | 07.17.26
ערפל מוחי, זיכרון
Brain fog is rising among young adults: What's behind it?
Sleep deprivation, stress, information overload and lifestyle changes may contribute to brain fog, a growing complaint among young people; Experts say persistent symptoms should be evaluated as they may signal an underlying medical condition
Tzur Gueta | 08:32 | 07.17.26
אלעד עמוס חסון ביחד עם אימו אמא שלו
Nova survivor pleads for help: ‘I am not recovering; I am going backward’
Nearly three years after October 7, Elad Amos Hasson remains unable to work and has been taken to the hospital 21 times; he says the one month of state-funded residential care he was approved for is not enough to begin real recovery
Lihi Gordon | 18:21 | 07.16.26
דלקת ריאות
Young, healthy and nonsmoking: The mystery behind rising lung cancer cases
US study found that lung cancer patients under 50 who never smoked reported healthier-than-average diets, prompting researchers to examine whether pesticide exposure may play a role, though experts stress the evidence remains preliminary
Tzur Gueta | 16:44 | 07.16.26
חור שחור על-מסיבי
Israeli scientist’s discovery may solve a 50-year-old black hole mystery
Braude College of Engineering researcher offers a new explanation for the mysterious 'one-quarter' factor in black hole entropy; if confirmed, the findings could advance quantum gravity theory and deepen our understanding of the universe
ynet | 14:49 | 07.16.26
Health care system
Why you don’t pay thousands for healthcare in Israel, and why that feels suspicious at first
What is kupat holim? How does Israel’s universal healthcare system actually work, why there’s no bill after a doctor visit and what every new immigrant should know before getting care
ynet Global | 14:28 | 07.16.26
Health care system
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 to navigate care and often choosing a kupa that does not fit their needs
ynet Global | 14:22 | 07.16.26
Location 1
Location, location, location: where you live in Israel shapes your healthcare
From your first choice at the airport to your daily access to doctors and specialists, where you settle in Israel can determine how close, fast and convenient your healthcare really is
ynet Global | 13:29 | 07.16.26
אדריאנה מאנוטס רודריגז, משפיענית, נפטרה לאחר טיפול אסתטי
Influencer dies after botched cosmetic treatment at unlicensed clinic
Colombian influencer Adriana Manotas Rodriguez died after being evacuated from an unlicensed Bogotá aesthetics center; authorities found the facility had continued operating despite previous restrictions and are investigating the procedure and responsibility for her death
Eitan Gefen | 11:14 | 07.16.26
רצועות התעמלות
Hailey Bieber's latest fitness trend: Smart workout or dangerous gimmick?
Trendsetter's gym selfie has brought BFR strap training, which comes from Japan and is based on a well-known rehabilitation method, back to the fore; But is it even suitable for everyone and do its benefits outweigh the drawbacks? This is not clear
Eitan Gefen | 05:15 | 07.16.26
עישון סיגריה אלקטרונית
Former smokers who vape face higher lung cancer and death risks, study finds
A study of more than 4.5 million former smokers found that continued e-cigarette use was linked to higher risks of lung cancer and death from any cause; another study linked vaping to eye disease; experts urge quitting smoking and nicotine entirely
Tzur Gueta | 22:13 | 07.15.26
ערמונית מוגדלת שלפוחית מלאה גברים
New Israeli ultrasound procedure offers hope for enlarged prostate
Rambam Health Care Campus is testing an Israeli-developed system that uses focused ultrasound to destroy obstructive prostate tissue from outside the body, avoiding urethral instruments, hospitalization and some complications of existing procedures
Eitan Gefen | 09:54 | 07.15.26
תמונתו של פרופ' אבי לייב
Trump’s 'UFO hunter': 'One alien-made object would be science’s greatest discovery'
Israeli-American Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb, chosen to lead a scientific panel examining unexplained aerial phenomena, tells ynet the US government may possess evidence of objects it cannot identify and says the goal is to determine their origin conclusively
Sharon Kidon | 09:19 | 07.15.26
כימותרפיה עירוי לווריד
FDA approves breast cancer drug that cut progression risk by 76%
Revtorpyk was approved for women with advanced breast cancer whose disease worsened after previous hormone-based treatments; patients receiving the three-drug combination went a median 9.3 months without progression, compared with two months on standard therapy alone
Reuters | 08:32 | 07.15.26
ניתוח אורתופדי שעבר עודאי שנטי נפגע אלימות בבית החולים איכילוב
From one week to four months: New data expose Israel’s biggest healthcare waiting time gaps
New Health Ministry data reveal major gaps in surgery and MRI waiting times between hospitals and health funds, but show Israel performs well globally, with shorter waits than most OECD countries and high MRI efficiency despite fewer machines
Or Hadar | 02:45 | 07.15.26
FACTOR X
A Harvard researcher, a longevity doctor and Bar Refaeli are chasing the future of skincare
Factor X, founded by Refaeli alongside physician Dr. Inbal Gat, Harvard-trained scientist Dr. Shira Orr and entrepreneur Eran Orr, has raised several million dollars to develop a platform that aims to influence aging processes inside skin cells
ynet Global | 15:51 | 07.14.26
תינוק ברחם בצילום אולטרסאונד
Longevity may begin before birth, new research suggests
A new international research initiative argues that aging medicine should look far earlier than midlife, examining how pregnancy, infant sleep, early nutrition and childhood growth may affect health decades later
Eitan Gefen | 11:59 | 07.14.26
טמפון טמפונים
Tampons found to contain heavy metals — but the real risk may surprise you
Discovery of lead and arsenic in tampons raised safety concerns, but new FDA analysis examined whether they are absorbed by the body and found reassuring results
Tzur Gueta | 04:23 | 07.14.26
שעון חכם
Can your smartwatch predict a fall? New research points to early warning signs
Smartwatches and smartphones may help identify early changes in walking patterns linked to fall risk among older adults; Research suggests the technology can track functional decline and support earlier intervention, though it does not replace medical evaluation
Dr. Sam Khamis | 23:04 | 07.13.26
בעיות זקפה, גברים
What erectile dysfunction could be warning you about your heart
Doctors say erectile problems can appear one to three years before classic cardiac symptoms, making them a possible signal to check blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and other cardiovascular risk factors
Tzur Gueta | 10:20 | 07.12.26
מלפפונים על עיניים
Cucumber slices, lemon and toothpaste: which home beauty remedies actually work?
Cucumber slices for puffy eyes, apple cider vinegar for dull hair and lemon for pigmentation: social media has revived DIY beauty tricks, but do kitchen remedies work or can they cause harm?
Sapir Gordo | 04:36 | 07.12.26
סרן ד"ר מ' רופאה בגבעתי
The female doctor fighting on the front lines: 'I wasn’t sure they’d accept someone my age'
Capt. (res.) Dr. M. left the safety of a major hospital to serve as a combat doctor in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria; carrying dozens of kilograms of gear, she treats wounded soldiers under fire, including a fighter who lost both legs
Sarit Rosenblum | 01:43 | 07.12.26
פרופ' מיכל שרון ופרופ' יוסי פלטיאל
A family dinner led two Israeli scientists to a clue about life’s origins
A joint study by Prof. Michal Sharon of the Weizmann Institute and her brother Prof. Yossi Paltiel of the Hebrew University suggests magnetism may have influenced two chemical 'fingerprints' of life: molecular chirality and isotope ratios
ynet | 17:03 | 07.11.26
רופא משתמש במחשב
Northern Israel's future depends on more than security. It also depends on health care
Analysis: The region's doctor shortage is worsening as demand rises and veteran physicians retire; a new medical school aims to keep doctors in the region by training them in the communities they may one day serve
Prof. Haim Bitterman | 14:29 | 07.11.26
טיפול אסתטיים
One more injection: Are you at risk of addiction to cosmetic treatments?
One in 5 Israeli women who have undergone cosmetic treatments may be at risk of addiction to injections and surgery, according to a new Hebrew University and Israel Center on Addiction study; so when does it become too much?
Noga Shavit-Raz | 17:14 | 07.10.26
פאנק ובזוס
Wally Funk, aviation icon who broke barriers and chased space dreams, dies at 87
Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer and the oldest woman to travel to space, has died at 87; One of the Mercury 13 female pilots denied a NASA astronaut role, Funk reached space in 2021 aboard Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket
AP | 04:58 | 07.10.26
צילום הדמיה MRI של מוח עם אלצהיימר
The surprising link between vitamin C levels and brain health
A large Japanese study found a link between low blood levels of vitamin C and changes in brain structure and connectivity tied to memory and thinking; Researchers say the findings do not prove vitamin C prevents decline but highlight diet’s role in brain health
ynet Global | 02:28 | 07.10.26
גבר בלוטת הערמונית
The silent cancer many men miss until it’s late
Prostate cancer often develops without symptoms, but earlier screening and MRI-guided biopsy tools are helping doctors detect the disease sooner while reducing unnecessary procedures
Prof. David Margel | 15:25 | 07.08.26
נרדמים מול הטלוויזיה
Falling asleep on the couch every night? It may come at a cost
Whether from loneliness, anxiety or dozing off mid-episode, more people are sleeping on the sofa until morning; sleep experts warn the habit may harm sleep quality and be linked to weight gain and a higher diabetes risk
Nirit Zuk | 05:47 | 07.08.26
Why healthcare leaders are coming to Israel to learn about hospital resilience
Healthcare leaders from around the world are gathering at Ichilov for a practical course on hospital resilience, crisis management and continuity of care, drawing on Israel’s experience in keeping hospitals operational during wars, mass casualty events and other emergencies
ynet Global | 19:58 | 07.07.26
Teva office building
Teva advances experimental vitiligo drug after encouraging early results
Israeli drugmaker says TEV-408, an anti-IL-15 antibody designed for quarterly dosing, improved skin pigmentation in an early-stage study and will move into Phase 2b development later this year
ynet Global | 19:52 | 07.07.26
Illustration explaining the study
Israeli breakthrough may speed up searches, simulations and AI learning
Tel Aviv University researchers developed an ‘adaptive resetting’ method to control random processes, with potential applications in algorithms, machine learning, molecular simulations and the study of complex biological systems
ynet | 11:20 | 07.07.26
בריאן ג'ונסון, ביוהאקר
‘My stomach is eating itself’: millionaire chasing immortality reveals chronic illness
Bryan Johnson says autoimmune gastritis went undetected for years despite his extreme anti-aging routine, as doctors explain how the silent stomach disease can cause iron and B12 deficiencies
Eitan Gefen | 21:40 | 07.06.26
NEXTLV 2026 Unboxing Innovation Summit
Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center launches innovation hub at major medical summit
The Tel Aviv medical center’s first large-scale innovation summit brought together health, tech, academia, art and food, with sessions on AI, 3D surgical planning, movement disorders and new approaches to PTSD treatment
ynet Global | 13:39 | 07.06.26
ניתוח פלסטי ניתוח אף בני נוער
New nose before senior year: Teens turn summer into surgery season
Requests for teen plastic surgery in Israel jumped 56% ahead of summer break, mostly for nose, ear and breast procedures, as doctors warn parents to check emotional maturity, realistic expectations and AI-driven images
Tzur Gueta | 09:46 | 07.06.26
More than 300,000 adults waited over three months for a specialist
One million Israelis waited over a month for specialist care, survey shows
Central Bureau of Statistics data for 2025 shows more than 300,000 adults waited over three months for a specialist, 61% of ER visitors complained about waiting times and 1.2 million Israelis turned to private medicine, mainly to get earlier appointments
Or Hadar | 07:09 | 07.06.26
קפה
Decaf too: your coffee habit may be saving your liver
Drinking up to five cups of coffee daily, including decaf, associated with lower risk of liver cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver-related death in a large study of more than 350,000 people
Tzur Gueta | 09:40 | 07.05.26
נידודי שינה
Waking up in the middle of the night? How to fall back asleep
Anxiety over another sleepless night can flood the brain with thoughts and adrenaline, keeping you awake until morning; a few simple techniques involving breathing, muscle relaxation and eye movement may help break the cycle
Zohar Fishman-Schwartz | 02:48 | 07.05.26
Example proteins
Israeli AI learns to describe the secret lives of proteins
Technion and Tel Aviv University researchers say BetaDescribe can turn protein sequences into plain-language insights, opening faster paths for drug discovery, biotech and materials research
ynet Global | 15:44 | 07.04.26
סטאז'רים באיכילוב
Israel’s most wanted hospital for interns revealed
Sourasky is the top choice for medical internship placements among graduates of accredited foreign medical schools in Israel, followed by Beilinson and Sheba, while Soroka leads among non-accredited schools in a 422-intern allocation under a new reform
Or Hadar | 08:35 | 07.04.26
ריי קורצוויל
‘By 2032, we will defeat aging’: Ray Kurzweil’s bold new prediction
The famed futurist says AI, computational medicine and molecular biology could bring humanity to ‘longevity escape velocity,’ where science adds at least a year of healthy life for every year lived. Scientists are intrigued, but far from convinced
Eitan Gefen | 04:54 | 07.04.26
אימון עם מוזיקה
Five everyday habits quietly hurting your metabolism
Sitting too long, sleeping too little, skipping strength training, eating too little protein and fiber and relying on ultra-processed foods can affect muscle mass, hunger signals, blood sugar and fat storage, endocrinologists say
Eitan Gefen | 02:40 | 07.04.26
שאנל ויערית ביטון
'We thought it was a stroke': The rare disease that 'eats the brain'
A year after Yaarit Bitton was diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, her daughter Chanel watched her lose speech, recognition and the person she had been; doctors say the incurable brain disorder is rare, but Israel sees a higher rate than many countries
Or Hadar | 15:33 | 07.02.26
סטודנטים לרפואה
‘Are you feminine or masculine gay?’ Israel’s costly medical school screening system
As Israel faces a chronic doctor shortage, candidates say medical school admissions have become a maze of privatized testing, costly prep courses and invasive personal questions that create a clear socioeconomic barrier
Haim Rivlin, Shomrim | 14:10 | 07.02.26
לאשה
How to get six-pack abs: what really works and what doesn't
Visible abs depend far more on low body fat than endless crunches, experts say; Proper nutrition, strength training, smart ab workouts and genetics all play a role, while spot fat reduction remains a myth
Eitan Gefen | 01:58 | 07.02.26
הנקה
Think formula helps babies sleep? Study challenges the myth
A large study challenges the common belief that formula-fed babies sleep better, finding that breastfeeding in the first six months was associated with longer sleep at age 1; experts stress the findings show a link, not proof that breastfeeding causes better sleep
Tzur Gueta | 13:04 | 07.01.26
לוחמי מילואים באוגדת דוד יצטיידו בנשקים שיישארו עמם באופן קבוע בביתם כחלק מהפקת לקחי השבעה באוקטובר
IDF reservists’ families show high rates of trauma symptoms, study finds
Study of 2,500 families finds widespread PTSD symptoms among young children and parents, warning of long-term harm of war without targeted treatment
Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 08:23 | 07.01.26
בדידות בגיל השלישי
New Yale study challenges one of aging’s biggest myths
Researchers tracking more than 11,000 adults over 65 found that many improved physically, cognitively or both over time, with one factor standing out: a more positive view of aging
ynet | 05:59 | 07.01.26
הייטק נשים
Can yesterday’s criteria identify tomorrow’s women scientists?
In the age of AI, many girls may already possess the interdisciplinary strengths future science demands - but these talents must be recognized and nurtured if they are to open doors to technological and scientific careers
Ruth Shoham/Davidson Institute of Science | 05:10 | 07.01.26
מיליוני גלקסיות בתמונה אחת. צילום של טלסקופ ורה רובין
World’s largest digital camera begins 10-year survey of the universe
Perched on a mountaintop in Chile, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory will photograph the southern sky for a decade, mapping billions of stars and galaxies and searching for clues to dark matter and dark energy
Associated Press | 22:23 | 06.30.26
בדיקת HIV
Israel’s HIV fight falters as at least 1 in 10 carriers may not know they are infected
A new Knesset Research and Information Center report initiated by MK Tatiana Mazarsky finds the Health Ministry lacks data on HIV testing and two of three UNAIDS targets, while Israel still has no comprehensive national plan
Or Hadar | 20:37 | 06.30.26
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