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Dr. Michal Mekel appointed first female director of Rambam Health Care Campus

Mekel makes history as the first woman to lead Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa—stepping into the role with deep roots in the hospital, a vision for innovation and resilience, and a commitment to patient care

Or Hadar | 09.09.25

People born after 1939 less likely to reach 100, study suggests

A new international study finds rising life expectancy in rich countries has slowed sharply since 1939, warning governments to prepare health and pension systems for modest gains and focus on quality of life

Ynetnews | 09.08.25

Want better sleep? Try yoga

Meta-analysis of 30 trials with 2,500 participants across 12 countries finds yoga outperformed walking, strength training and even Tai Chi for easing sleep disturbances; researchers say short, vigorous sessions with conscious breathing work best

Ynet | 08.28.25

Tel Aviv hospital under fire after patient operated on wrong eye

Assuta Ramat HaHayal Hospital under scrutiny after patient underwent surgery on wrong eye, exposing critical lapses in protocol; now under Health Ministry review, error adds to past IVF and lab mishaps that have raised concerns over hospital’s standards

Or Hadar | 08.26.25

Soroka Medical Center earns ATS recognition for asthma research

Soroka Medical Center’s groundbreaking study, led by Dr. Guy Hazan, reveals that full-term newborns with transient breathing difficulties face a higher risk of developing childhood asthma; the research, featured on the ATS journal cover, highlights early respiratory health insights

Tzur Gueta | 08.25.25

ILTV News Podcast with Maayan Hoffman and Shai Melcer

'Bioconvergence is taking over food, environment, and industry'

From the food we eat to the environment we live in, the collaboration of biologists and engineers is driving transformative change, according to Shai Melcer

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 08.24.25

Quick and precise: Israel unveils new AI diagnostic system for autism, ADHD

Sheba Medical Center and Israeli startup Revealense unveil an AI-powered diagnostic platform that uses a webcam to analyze behavioral cues for autism and ADHD from home

Eitan Gefen | 08.22.25

Oversleeping on weekends may backfire, experts warn

Sleeping in on weekends may feel restorative but experts warn it can disrupt the biological clock, cause irritability and harm health

Eitan Gefen | 08.17.25

From patient to player: Meet wheelchair basketball star Noam

Noam began training with the ADI Negev team — tentatively at first. But the change was almost immediate

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 08.14.25

Israel sees rise in COVID-19 cases amid low vaccination rates

Authorities report a 30% increase in cases over a week, prompting health experts to warn of worsening outcomes and inadequate monitoring; patients report high temperature, severe pain and fatigue

Or Hadar, Alexandra Lukash | 08.07.25

Israeli doctor watched dozens of resuscitations of pro athletes—then spotted a fatal error

New study reveals widespread belief in 'swallowing the tongue' during cardiac arrest is a dangerous myth that delays life-saving CPR, with media praising outdated first-aid actions

Eitan Gefen | 08.03.25

Israeli TikTok star’s piercing mishap highlights health risks

Annael Krief shares her painful experience after a dermal piercing was absorbed into her chest tissue, requiring surgical removal; teen's ear infection highlight risk of dermal accessories

Tzur Gueta | 08.02.25

Don’t sweat it: Debunking eight common summer health myths

Common summer beliefs, from sunburn being the only sign of skin damage to relying on SPF makeup or ice cream for protection, are often myths that can put health at risk; here are the truths behind them

Dr. Yael Benvenisti | 07.31.25

Israel orders early measles vaccinations for infants as outbreak looms

Facing a surging measles outbreak, the Health Ministry ordered early vaccinations for infants as young as six months in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh, calling for public cooperation to protect unvaccinated populations

Or Hadar | 07.30.25

Women know first - stop normalizing the pain

Opinion: An uptick of awareness about uterine fibroid shines a light on a widespread yet under-discussed women’s health crisis, as new research reveals the serious pregnancy risks linked to fibroids

Dr. Nadia Prisant | 07.29.25

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