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Skipping breakfast? Major study warns of unexpected danger

Study of nearly 1 million adults found troubling statistical link between meal timing and bone fractures; regularly skipping breakfast and having late dinners raised fracture risk by up to 23%; also, 'night owls' face higher heart risks

ynet | 02.24.26

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 | 02.20.26

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 | 02.13.26

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 | 02.13.26

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 | 02.12.26

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 | 02.02.26

What really happens at 65 — and how to prepare properly

Age 65 marks a medical transition, not just a retirement milestone; from muscle loss and balance to medication risks and cognitive changes, these are the key steps to help preserve health, independence and quality of life in the years ahead

Dr. Orly Barak | 01.26.26

Why war may be Israel’s greatest public health threat

Prof. Hagai Levine: 'if we can provide a peaceful future without war, it will be great for the public health of Israel'

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 01.25.26

For the first time in five years, Israel’s organ transplant waiting list shrinks

Israel performed 622 organ transplants last year, with 96 families consenting to donation and 131 patients advanced through the queue via donor cards, according to the 2025 Transplant Center report; deaths on the waiting list fell from 72 to 56

Or Hadar | 01.19.26

Why you feel exhausted at work: social jet lag may be the reason

A large Japanese study tracking sleep data from nearly 80,000 workers found that irregular sleep patterns, especially ‘social jet lag’ between weekdays and weekends, are linked to lower productivity and billions in economic losses

News Agencies | 01.17.26

Biohacking expert warns: These are 8 household items you should throw out today

From air fresheners to aluminum pots, seemingly harmless products used daily at home may be quietly harming your health and the health of your children, according to a leading Israeli biohacking coach

Maya Benita | 01.16.26

From emergency to renewal: A medical system’s path forward after October 7

Gidon Melamed: 'The journey of recovery and healing has only really just begun'

ILTV | 01.15.26

קופת החולים לאומית מטמיעה טכנולוגיה של TechnoPulm לאבחון מחלות ריאה

Leumit becomes first in Israel to offer advanced lung tests in community clinics

Under a first-of-its-kind partnership, Leumit will deploy TechnoPulm’s handheld pulmonary testing device in community clinics, enabling hospital-level lung diagnostics, faster results and improved access for patients with respiratory diseases

ynet Global | 01.13.26

Never try this: five of the most dangerous diets in the world

From swallowing parasites to surviving on 500 calories a day, history is full of extreme weight-loss methods; these five infamous diets reveal how far people have gone in pursuit of thinness, often at a devastating cost to their health

Eitan Gefen | 01.10.26

Internal relocation: when self-discovery begins without moving anywhere

You don’t need to pack a suitcase to leave an old life behind; more people are undergoing 'internal relocation,' changing careers or lifestyles after a quiet rupture that grows from daily emptiness into a journey of renewal and self-discovery

Itamar Pascal | 01.10.26