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New COVID variant detected in Israel

Health official says there is simply not enough information available to determine how quickly the variant can spread or how severe a disease if could cause

Alexandra Lukash, Nir (Shoko) Cohen | 08.20.23

Why don't opioids have warning labels in Israel?

Despite an appeal by organizations for new warning labels to be placed on packages approved by the Health Ministry, they have still not been approved

Adir Yanko | 08.14.23

How to overcome your fear of flying

People who avoid flying due to fear often imagine horrible scenarios blown out of proportion about being in an airplane, here are some tips on how to combat the anxiety

Shirley Yuval-Yair | 08.13.23

Common conditions in newborns, and when to see a doctor

Many new parents are frightened by what are normal occurrences post-birth, often rushing baby to doctor, while most physical manifestations pass on their own and don't require medical treatment

Dr. Itay Gal | 08.10.23

Israeli study finds biological treatment effective for lung cancer

Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science say newly developed drug helps combat growth of lung cancer tumors in one of the disease's most common type

Dr. Itay Gal | 08.10.23

Spring dip leaves two Israeli children with eye leeches

Doctors say children complained about eye irritation and bleeding after swimming in a natural water spring; 'Avoid swimming in unregulated bodies of water,' doctor warns | graphic images

Dr. Itay Gal | 08.08.23

Parasites are not all bad, study shows

Researchers at the Tel Aviv University School of Zoology and the Steinhart Museum of Natural History, show some parasites contribute to a diverse habitat and healthy ecosystem

Ynet | 08.02.23

When the liver goes viral

Why does hepatitis lead to the yellowing of skin and eyes in patients? How do hepatitis-causing viruses differ from each other and what are the risks associated with each type? What treatments and vaccines are currently available to fight hepatitis?

Anna Rivkin/Davidson Institute of Science | 07.29.23

What happens to the body after a bee sting?

Bee stings are very common in Israel, especially during summer, and it's important to know what you should look out for if you or others get stung

Dr. Itay Gal | 07.27.23

Frozen embryo gives Israeli woman her second child

Maya Hajaj almost lost hope of conceiving a second child, a sibling to Zohar who was born after a series of IVF treatments and much disappointment, until a forgotten embryo was found

Dana Moison | 07.26.23

Does posture affect back pain?

Various factors can cause back pain and neck pain, and while poor posture may be one source of the problem, the experience of pain is highly complex and involves multiple variables

Eitan Geffen | 07.26.23

Dengue fever outbreak in Egypt worries Israel

The disease, whose symptoms can include extreme fever leading to immobility and loss of appetite, is mainly transmitted via mosquitos which are prevalent in Israel

Attila Somfalvi, Nir Cohen | 07.23.23

How does Netanyahu's pacemaker work?

The pacemaker implanted inside of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's body will continue to monitor his heart rate and emit an electrical pulse whenever it detects an irregular heartbeat

Dr. Itay Gal | 07.23.23

Navigating geriatrics: Understanding specialized care for the elderly

There is a significant difference between caring for the elderly and caring for other age groups, and it is important to understand these distinctions in order to prevent a decline in the health of our beloved senior citizens

Dr. Batya Kagansky | 07.20.23

What do we know about Netanyahu's heart-monitoring implant?

Prof. Moti Haim explains what kind of device was implanted inside of the prime minister's body, what it does, and how it operates to keep data on a patient's heart

Dr. Itay Gal | 07.17.23

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