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Spotify founder’s Neko Health raises $700M for US expansion

The 60-minute preventive scan startup will open its first New York clinics after drawing 350,000 registrations and backing from Mark Zuckerberg, Maria Sharapova and other high-profile investors

ynet Global | 07.17.26

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 | 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 | 07.15.26

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 | 07.14.26

Does chia really bloat your stomach? The truth behind the viral food scare

Chia seeds are rich in fiber, protein and plant-based omega-3, but a viral chia cake reignited a debate over how much is too much, why soaking matters and when the ‘healthy’ ingredient can cause bloating, constipation or stomach pain

Sapir Gordo | 07.11.26

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 | 07.06.26

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 | 07.06.26

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 | 07.04.26

'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 | 07.02.26

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 | 07.01.26

10 everyday habits that experts say are not as harmless as they seem

From skipping morning sunlight and cleaning your ears with cotton swabs to drinking wine ‘for the heart’ and checking your phone in bed, specialists explain the common routines that may quietly harm your health

Eitan Gefen | 06.27.26

How do some people reach 100 in good health? Scientists look to family genes

In some families, people live to very old age and remain healthy and functioning, and now researchers want to understand why; A new study finds rare mutations that could unlock answer. The hope: to understand how to extend not only life, but also years of good health

ynet | 06.25.26

Stay cool this summer: 5 light foods for hot weather nutrition

Five foods for summer can help beat the heat and support hydration, energy and digestion; Rich in water, protein, fiber and nutrients, they offer light, refreshing nutrition for hot Israeli days

Natalie Handler | 06.23.26

Dietary fiber: the essential nutrient most of us ignore

When most of us think of dietary fiber, we think constipation; but it is increasingly seen as a key part of a healthy daily diet; which foods are rich in fiber, and how much do you need each day?

Michal Adani | 06.19.26

‘I got angry when I realized she was vomiting’: How I found out my daughter had anorexia

Noa was 9 when a doctor’s comment about her weight crushed her; years later, after bullying, secrecy, vomiting and a desperate letter to her mother, she was diagnosed with anorexia and began the long path to recovery

Maya Benita | 06.19.26

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