Israelis in emotional distress are turning to ChatGPT for help, study finds
Unlike psychologists or dedicated digital therapeutics, consumer AI systems carry no clinical mandate and have no recognized safeguards for managing psychological crises.
Can AI tell when patients don't need medical tests? Israeli study puts chatbots to the test
“One of the hardest parts of practicing medicine is knowing when to hold back,” explained Ariel. Patients find comfort in an extra test, but it can set off unnecessary worry and treatment.
Is AI killing art? No, but the human creative process still matters, Israeli study argues
As AI becomes capable of producing sophisticated art in seconds, a new paper challenges us to rethink what makes human creativity valuable.
Unwanted endorsement: Political ad causes uproar at Jerusalem's Lev Academic Center
Those who know the highly regarded college, which since 1969 has produced religious graduates with degrees in a variety of engineering fields and nursing, were likely surprised.
'Not a gradual slide': Menopause can reshape women's bodies in a sudden shift, Israeli study finds
Menopause may be less gradual than previously thought, with abrupt changes in bone health, liver function and cholesterol, Weizmann Institute of Science researchers find.
Using an 800,000-year-old tooth, researchers unlock the secrets of Israel’s ancient elephant haven
Archaeologists uncover clues to the lives of giant elephants and early humans who shared Israel’s Hula Valley nearly 800,000 years ago.
'The emotional cost has been unbelievable': How three years of war have changed Israelis - study
ERAN is hearing from Israelis who never entered the formal mental-health system but are desperate for help.
Israel faces a nationwide mental health crisis post-October 7, Clalit experts warn - study
All four public health funds have estimated that there are 60,000 Israelis who developed clinical PTSD between October 2023 and December 2025.
Premature birth may cause lifelong kidney damage, Israeli researchers find
A joint Australian-Israeli study identifies how premature birth disrupts kidney development, potentially leaving babies with a lifelong shortage of vital filtration units.
Israelis feel more Middle Eastern as views of Europe sour, study finds
A Hebrew University survey finds Israelis increasingly identify as Middle Eastern, feel safer in Israel, and view Europe more skeptically.
