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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 | 10.16.26

Israeli startup develops 20-minute procedure for patients too sick for surgery

Israeli startup Phantom GI has raised $5 million to develop a minimally invasive device designed to relieve life-threatening bowel obstructions in about 20 minutes, offering a potential alternative for patients too ill to undergo major surgery

ynet Global | 10.09.26

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 | 10.05.26

Aliyah through a child’s eyes: The stages parents need to know

Developmental psychologist Nufar Bar Lipshitz explains the stages children may go through after moving to Israel, from excitement and culture shock to adjustment, and why feeling at home should not mean leaving their old identity behind

ynet Global | 09.29.26

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 | 09.29.26

Why am I so tired? New guidelines say iron deficiency may be hiding in ‘normal’ blood tests

The American Society of Hematology has raised the adult ferritin cutoff for iron deficiency from 15 to 30 ng/mL, meaning some people previously told their results were normal may now meet diagnostic criteria even without anemia; here is what changed, who it affects and why experts warn against taking supplements without medical advice

Dr. Merav Barzilai | 09.24.26

Israeli cardiac AI startup UltraSight raises $24 million to expand across US hospitals

The company says its AI can guide trained non-specialists through cardiac ultrasound exams; a recent JAMA Cardiology study found 93% sensitivity and 96% specificity for detecting moderate or worse aortic stenosis

ynet Global | 09.23.26

Waking up repeatedly to pee at night? Here’s when to check why

Repeated nighttime urination can disrupt sleep and daytime function and has been linked to a higher risk of falls; urologists explain when evaluation is needed, what causes to consider and why the bladder is not always to blame

Tzur Gueta | 09.22.26

Faire son Aliyah, c’est aussi changer de système de santé: comment Clalit accompagne les nouveaux Olim francophones

Médecins, infirmiers, diététiciens et conseillers francophones : à Jérusalem, la clinique Kikar HaHoma de Clalit propose aux nouveaux immigrants un accompagnement destiné à faciliter leurs premiers pas dans le système de santé israélien. Pour ceux qui arrivent de France, comprendre un système très différent de celui qu’ils connaissent peut être l’un des premiers défis de leur nouvelle vie.

ynet Global | 09.22.26

Soviet doctors helped save Israel's health system. Now that lifeline is running out

Waves of physicians from the Soviet Union in the 1970s and former Soviet Union in the 1990s reinforced hospitals and clinics for decades; now many are reaching retirement as Israel struggles to train enough replacements and shortages deepen in key specialties

Or Hadar | 09.18.26

Five minutes of prayer may reduce pain and anxiety, study finds

In a trial of 180 family medicine patients, those who received a brief one-on-one prayer session reported greater improvements than those who listened to calming music, with anxiety benefits still evident six weeks later

Dr. Yael Benvenisti | 09.10.26

Beer against kidney stones? Turns out many patients still believe the myth

Half of patients believe beer prevents kidney stones, while even more trust parsley; a new Israeli study finds myths persist even among repeat sufferers, some potentially harmful; Dr. Dor Golomb explains what really helps prevent recurrence

Eitan Gefen | 09.08.26

פרופ' פהד חכים, מנהל בית החולים האנגלי בנצרת

Inside Nazareth English Hospital’s drive to become Israel’s Mayo Clinic

Nazareth English Hospital is aiming to become a world-class medical center despite funding and infrastructure gaps, betting on medical excellence, ambitious doctors and a deep commitment to the region it serves

Or Hadar | 09.04.26

Israel urges no screens before age 2, no social media before 15

Health Ministry says nearly 30% of students in grades 7-12 spend at least six hours a day on screens outside school and recommends delaying smartphones until age 13

Or Hadar | 09.03.26

ממסקנות המחקר. "להתמיד ולהתאמץ, גם כשהדרך סבוכה ומתסכלת"

Can psychological beliefs affect IVF success? An Israeli researcher put the theory to the test

Dr. Michal Kreitler found pregnancy rates differed sharply between women who received a belief-focused intervention and comparison groups, but stresses that the findings do not mean women are responsible when IVF fails

Zipporah Roman | 09.01.26

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