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in 'swallowing the tongue' during cardiac arrest is a dangerous myth that delays life-saving CPR, with media praising outdated first-aid actions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

Experts warn of future health crisis as Israeli doctors choose to stay abroad

Dozens of Israeli students graduate annually abroad, but many choose to build medical careers in Europe or the US rather than return home; experts call for bold reforms to prevent medical brain drain

Sharon Kidon | 07.27.25

ד"ר שי יצחקי, מומחה ברפואת ילדים, שניידר

Israeli doctor uses AI to uncover deadly mistake in ‘Pediatricians' Bible’ textbook

Pediatric specialist uses AI to uncover a life-threatening error in a leading medical textbook after treating a toddler for a colchicine overdose, revealing a dangerously incorrect dosage recommendation and highlighting AI’s potential

Eitan Gefen | 07.25.25

Fatal MRI accident in New York raises alarm over scan safety in Israel

Israeli MRI expert explains rare case of 61-year-old man fatally pulled into scanner by metal chain, citing breached safety protocols

Alexandra Lukash | 07.22.25

$Onycholysis (Photo: Shutterstock\Monika Sapeta)$

'I couldn’t use my hands': Gel polish linked to painful nail disease

Israeli influencer’s Instagram post sparks awareness about gel nail polish allergies, as dermatologists warn of rising onycholysis cases linked to prolonged use

Mali Zaidman | 07.20.25

From left: Galit Diamant, Maayan Hoffman, Madison Lewis and Dr. Shirra Freeman

How climate change is reshaping coastlines—and communities

Madison Lewis' work is helping to understand how something like cliff erosion or collapse can ripple through a community’s well-being

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 07.09.25

New obesity definition could label millions more as high-risk, Israeli-led study finds

An Israeli-led study applying Europe's updated obesity criteria finds that over 50 million U.S. adults once deemed overweight now qualify as obese—many with serious health conditions; experts warn the findings are also relevant for Israelis

Tzur Gueta | 07.08.25

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