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Sleep banking: is it possible to catch up on sleep before an all-nighter?
Can you sleep extra before a night flight, big exam or busy week to function better later? Researchers are divided, but one thing is clear: severe sleep loss harms health more than you may think
Eitan Gefen | 05.22.26
מגוון גבינות
Shavuot cheese ranking: which cheeses are the healthiest?
From ricotta and cottage cheese to aged Gouda and Brie, science shows some holiday favorites may support digestion, satiety and gut health, while others are best enjoyed in moderation
Dr. Yael Benvenisti | 05.21.26
טיול
Travel slows aging? New study reveals surprising health benefits
New research suggests travel can boost immunity, reduce stress and keep brain active; from physical activity to new experiences, experts say well-planned trips may help slow some effects of aging — but benefits depend on safe and positive travel
ynet | 05.12.26
אישה בהיריון
The pregnancy complication that can be mistaken for normal fatigue
Preeclampsia can develop without clear signs and mimic normal pregnancy symptoms, making awareness crucial; Dr. Orit Bernholtz warns it can be misleading and worsen rapidly
Tzur Gueta | 05.09.26
נוסעי אוניית הקרוז MV Hondius מתו מנגיף הנטה
Deadly 'COVID-style' cruise shock: three killed in rare rodent-borne virus outbreak on board
Three people have died aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship from a suspected hantavirus outbreak, officials say; the ship, off Africa with 150 passengers and 71 crew, is under WHO monitoring; origin unclear
Oren Reis | 05.04.26
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Israel intensifies global doctor recruitment effort at MedEx France 2026
Hundreds of European physicians gather in Paris as Israel ramps up efforts to address a doctor shortage and streamline immigration and licensing for medical professionals
ynet Global | 05.04.26
היריון, צירים
Women’s pain is taken less seriously, and it comes at a cost
Studies of millions of ER visits in Israel and the US found women in pain receive fewer painkillers than men with the same complaints and wait longer for care, a Hebrew University professor explains
Prof. Shoham Choshen-Hillel | 04.28.26
שינה, כרית
Could pillow height affect your eye health?
How we sleep, especially pillow height and head position, may affect eye pressure and glaucoma risk; an eye specialist says finding the right balance matters
Tzur Gueta | 04.28.26
כבד
Israeli scientists build first healthy human liver map, revealing why disease strikes certain areas
Study led by scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science, joined by the Sheba Medical Center and the Mayo Clinic, presents a precise genetic atlas of the healthy human liver and reveals that the division of functions is much deeper than previously known
Eitan Gefen | 04.26.26
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו בישיבת הממשלה
Netanyahu treated for early-stage prostate cancer, health report reveals
Annual health report says a tiny tumor was found after Netanyahu’s 2024 prostate surgery and disappeared following focused radiation treatment, and that the 76-year-old leader is in excellent physical shape
Amir Ettinger | 04.24.26
Is new medical school in Eilat a growth engine or a peripheral experiment?
Backed by major investment and aimed at easing Israel’s doctor shortage, the project promises to reshape Eilat’s economy but faces hurdles in staffing, clinical training and global competition for students and faculty
ynet Global | 04.23.26
חוקרים מעבדה מחקר
Israel pushes bioconvergence as next economic frontier
Government-backed program says Israel has mapped 188 bioconvergence companies and committed hundreds of millions of shekels to research, infrastructure, regulation and training as it seeks to turn the multidisciplinary field into a new engine of growth
ynet Global | 04.14.26
שעון קיץ שעון חורף
Losing an hour of sleep: How Daylight Saving Time impacts heart health and safety
Transition to daylight saving time may temporarily disrupt sleep and affect the body, but studies show that the effect on the heart is not clear-cut; The greater threat lies in persistent sleep deprivation, which affects cardiovascular risk over time
Tzur Gueta | 03.25.26
בית החולים שיבא
Matricelf to launch first-in-human spinal cord therapy trial with Sheba Medical Center
Israeli biotech Matricelf teams with Sheba to advance first human trial for spinal cord injury treatment using autologous implants
ynet Global | 03.24.26
פרופ' שומרון בן חורין, מנהל המכון למחלות דרכי העיכול בשיבא, ביצע קולונוסקופיה ללא טשטוש במוטי מזרחי
‘Don’t sleep on it’: doctors warn war-driven delays in tests and heart procedures can cost lives
Israelis delay colonoscopies and even catheterizations during war, doctors warn of fatal consequences; Sheba offers no-sedation tests so patients can reach shelter during sirens; 'A patient died at home after delaying catheterization. If you have heart symptoms, don’t sleep on it,' says a senior cardiologist at Sheba
Ariela Ayalon | 03.22.26
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