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Major Israeli study finds flu vaccine during pregnancy does not increase autism risk

Researchers from Soroka, Ben-Gurion University and Clalit analyzed data from more than 153,000 births, debunking conspiracy claims and finding no link between flu vaccination in pregnancy and autism

Alexandra Lukash, Tzur Gueta | 02.05.26

Claire Danes on surprise pregnancy at 43: 'It was a pure meltdown'

Homeland star opens up about the emotional shock of an unexpected pregnancy at 43, years after she and husband Hugh Dancy believed their family was complete and while raising two young sons

Omer Daniel | 01.28.26

She got pregnant while she was pregnant: Brazilian Mother gives birth to twins conceived a week apart

Young mother from Brazil discovered she was pregnant with twins conceived a week apart, in a rare case known as superfetation; Dr. Udi Argaz, director of the obstetric emergency department at Rambam Medical Center, explains the rare medical phenomenon

Tzur Gueta | 01.20.26

The trauma after stillbirth: 'Our tiny diamond was going to be buried with the trash'

Women who miscarry before 20 weeks may find their fetus classified as medical waste if not delivered whole; Burial options exist for later losses, but families aren’t always informed; ITIM says hospitals often mislead; the Health Ministry pledges reform

Or Hadar | 01.10.26

Everybody wants a 'Viking' baby: the dark side of Denmark’s sperm donation industry

Denmark’s sperm industry exports 'Viking sperm' worldwide, but soaring demand and loose regulation were exposed after one donor fathered 197 children with a cancer-linked mutation

Zeev Avrahami | 01.03.26

Study finds vasectomy under local anesthesia safe and painless, gaining popularity among Israeli men

Although vasectomy is widely used globally, it’s still mostly done under general anesthesia in Israel; a new study at Assuta Haifa found local anesthesia causes minimal pain and high satisfaction, offering a safer, cheaper and more accessible option

Eitan Gefen | 12.27.25

Emergency surgery saves newborn after rare intestinal obstruction found in late pregnancy scan

A routine ultrasound revealed life-threatening intestinal blockages in utero, prompting an emergency surgery at HaEmek Medical Center; Baby Ari recovered quickly and was discharged within two weeks in good health. 'All the tests had been normal until then,' said the mother

Or Hadar | 11.04.25

Israeli at-home ultrasound tech firm Pulsenmore soars 33% after winning FDA approval

Tel Aviv-based Pulsenmore, developer of the world’s first home ultrasound device for pregnant women, surged 33% after receiving FDA clearance to market its product, paving the way for entry into the American market

Navit Zomer | 11.02.25

דנה סולומון ובעלה יוסי, הישראלית הראשונה שהרתה לאחר טיפול CAR-T נגד סרטן

From the depths of cancer to new life: Dana’s journey to survival and motherhood

When doctors told Dana Solomon she had lymphoma, she felt the ground fall away beneath her feet. The wedding she had planned, her dream of becoming a mother, and the career she had built—all were suddenly clouded by uncertainty, fear of the unknown, and the harsh reality of cancer. But thanks to a groundbreaking medical technology called CAR-T, the cancer disappeared, and Dana became the first woman in Israel to conceive and give birth following the innovative treatment

Naama Cohen-Friedman , Kobi Lieberman | 10.27.25

Settler surrogate for gay couple: ‘My only condition was that they be Jewish’

From a small settlement in the West Bank to a Tel Aviv couple, Noy Gnachovsky carried a child as a surrogate; She says the October 7 attacks reignited her mission: to bring new life into the world and strengthen the Jewish people

Or Sopher | 09.26.25

נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ ושר הבריאות האמריקני רוברט פ. קנדי ג'וניור

Trump links autism to Tylenol and vaccines, claims not backed by science

At a White House briefing, US president urges pregnant women to avoid Tylenol and warns against standard vaccines, promoting autism theories rejected by leading scientists; medical groups call claims dangerous and unsupported

Reuters | 09.23.25

Study finds maternal stress during pregnancy programs newborns' stress responses

A groundbreaking study from Hebrew University shows maternal stress during pregnancy can reprogram key molecular pathways in newborns, with significant differences between male and female infants

Tzur Gueta | 05.02.25

Meghan Markle's health scare: Understanding postpartum preeclampsia

Duchess of Sussex revealed she suffered from postpartum preeclampsia, a rare and life-threatening condition; what are the signs—and when is it dangerous? Expert warns it can appear up to 12 weeks after birth, stressing the need for postnatal monitoring

Tzur Gueta | 04.11.25

Pregnancy recovery may take over a year, Israeli scientists find

New Israeli study published in Science Advances sheds light on the physical changes that accompany pregnancy and the postpartum period

Zur Guetta | 03.28.25

From one to twins to triplets: Israeli couple welcomes 6th child in rare delivery

Efrat Cohen’s shock at learning she was carrying triplets gives way to joy as the couple becomes parents of six, crediting hospital expertise and teamwork for the safe delivery

Or Hadar | 03.11.25

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