Health

Pope Leo announces upcoming surgery for small growth on lung

Leo told pilgrims in St. Peter's Square for his weekly Sunday prayer that the growth was "well-contained" and caught at an early stage.

Pope Leo celebrates Mass marking the start of the academic year at the Pontifical Universities in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, October 8, 2026.
How to survive daylight saving time smoothly

A small change that affects the brain: How to survive daylight saving time smoothly

Man with cutlery and plate on beige background.

Working toward the hamburger: A mental and physical journey between starving and satiety

Doctors at Rambam Hospital use a new method for providing respiratory assistance to premature babies.

Premature birth may cause lifelong kidney damage, Israeli researchers find


40 a day could protect the brain and reduce dementia risk

A simple action that some of us do and some of us do not, can help the brain tune itself and thereby assist sleep and mood – and also reduce the risk of dementia.

Light exposure affects the brain through the biological clock.

Coffee with olive oil – the truth is revealed

Olive oil is the king of the Mediterranean diet, but combining it with coffee will not balance hormones or burn fat. A sober look at the viral trend and marketing promises during menopause.

Coffee and olive oil

The surprising reason why people do not use defibrillators in an emergency

Despite high accessibility and simple operation, the public still hesitates to use defibrillators. The result can be the loss of critical minutes and human lives.

The decision to act immediately can be the difference between life and death. The problem is that many still view the defibrillator as a complex medical device intended for professionals only.

Israel built a binational healthcare system but never learned how to manage it - opinion

The war exposed growing tensions in Israel’s healthcare system and the need for a new approach to managing shared workplaces.

A medical operations room provides services in a Jerusalem hotel for those evacuated from their homes in Beit Shemesh following an Iranian missile strike.

What are the traps that lurk for children with ADHD in the summer?

The summer vacation is a time of letting loose, but there are children for whom the lack of frameworks and increased free time are confusing and make things difficult. This is how you cope.

Have a pleasant summer

High cholesterol? The new recommendations that will surprise even those who feel healthy

New guidelines from leading cardiology associations emphasize early diagnosis, personalized risk assessment, and stricter cholesterol targets to prevent heart disease.

New guidelines from leading cardiology associations suggest a shift in perception and emphasize early diagnosis, personalized risk assessment, and stricter cholesterol targets to prevent heart disease

Living in limbo land: Navigating health scares, medical uncertainty - opinion

Life in limbo contradicts our Western “hurry up” culture, where waiting is greeted more with impatience than equanimity. 

Elderly woman reacts to devastating medical test results during consultation (illustration)

Healing overloaded minds: How Israel's prolonged war is affecting memory, concentration

“I’m functioning,” said Dana. “But I’m not myself. I can’t make simple decisions. I forget things. My brain feels stuck.” She wasn’t depressed. She wasn’t anxious. She was profoundly overloaded.

The path back to ourselves.

The baby has a fever: From what number should you start to panic? A guide for parents

A fever in a young baby is not just another symptom. Dr. Itay Gal explains to new parents how to measure temperature and when to contact a doctor immediately.

A mother measures her baby's temperature

Greece heatwave warning that could save your vacation

An Israeli doctor warns thousands of Israelis traveling to Greece about the dangers of extreme heat, dehydration and heatstroke as temperatures reach 43 C.

Heatwave in Greece as temperatures climb to 43°C. A tourist at the Acropolis