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This is the latest hour in the evening at which it is recommended to eat

BY DR. MAYA ROSMAN — Wed, 27 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Our working hours are getting longer – and sometimes people arrive for dinner only at nine or ten o'clock. Is this harming your sleep and health?

Study finds five social media posts may shape lasting opinions

BY CORINNE BAUM — Wed, 27 May 2026 18:49:02 GMT

The study noted that, rather than evaluating the accuracy of the information presented, social media users tended to trust what was familiar and repeated.

Why does the face break out when it's hot? Here is how to stop it

BY POLA BLICK DAYAN — Wed, 27 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The heat, humidity, and sweat create perfect conditions for breakouts, even for those who usually enjoy balanced skin. Here is how to keep your skin clean and healthy during the Israeli summer.

The red secret of summer: What hides inside the Puma watermelon

BY GALIT SNIR — Wed, 27 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

It is smaller, easy to carry and convenient to store, photographs well, sweet-sweet and entirely seedless: The surprising personal watermelon that will become the trend of the Israeli summer.

Sometimes healing begins with movement

BY DR. MORDECHAI BEN ARI — Wed, 27 May 2026 10:15:01 GMT

In my daily encounters with bereaved families, it becomes clear again and again that grief does not remain only in the heart. It is very present in the body as well.

A first-of-its-kind survey reveals what bothers hospitalized children

BY WALLA! HEALTH — Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

For children, hospitalization is almost always a complex experience. Therefore, the Schneider Children's Medical Center chose to direct an important question to those who are usually not asked.

What happened in Israel after introducing the HPV vaccine to schools

BY DORON KUPERSTEIN — Wed, 27 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT

A large–scale study by Maccabi found a significant decrease in the prevalence of genital warts among young people vaccinated in school.

3 strange things that happen at night and could indicate the onset of diabetes

BY DORON KUPERSTEIN — Tue, 26 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT

When an imbalance of sugar in the body threatens your health, the body cries out for help through sleepless nights of running to the bathroom, painful muscle cramps, and sweaty nightmares.

11 health benefits of eating garlic

BY MAARIV ONLINE — Tue, 26 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Recent studies indicate that garlic has diverse health benefits: Strengthening the immune system and protecting against colds, alongside the potential for reducing blood pressure and cholesterol.

For the heart, bones, and blood: Foods packed with vitamin K

BY WALLA! HEALTH — Tue, 26 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Here is what you need to know about vitamin K – and where to get it.

The silent killer reaches women as early as age 30

BY DR. GALINA SHENKERMAN, A SPECIALIST IN ENDOCRINOLOGY — Tue, 26 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

More and more studies indicate that the approach toward high blood pressure in women must change, and fast. Here are all the reasons.

The food that protects your lungs from air pollution

BY WALLA! HEALTH — Tue, 26 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT

A large-scale study has found that high fruit consumption may improve lung function even among people exposed to air pollution, and reduce some of the cumulative damage.

Taking multiple medications together every day? You must read this

BY DR. MICHAL BAR-LAHYANI‏, A CLINICAL PHARMACIST — Mon, 25 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Nearly half of the world's older population takes five medications or more. Ostensibly – this is supposed to protect them. In practice – other things happen.

Not 10,000: This is the exact number of steps at which body weight begins to drop

BY DORON KUPERSTEIN — Mon, 25 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

A new study conducted among thousands of participants has found a daily target that may assist not only in weight loss, but also in preventing the recurrent weight regain that troubles many.

This is an action we do not do often, but its effect on the body is crazy

BY DR. LEE EREZ — Mon, 25 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

In recent decades, laughter has been researched more and more as part of the connection between body and mind – and the things it does to the body are amazing.

How to know you are not eating enough protein

BY DORON KUPERSTEIN — Mon, 25 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Studies show that signs of a nutritional deficiency, such as protein, are not always clear and can manifest as a feeling of hunger, fatigue, or a decline in physical function over time.

Chocolate spread – the truth behind the calorie bomb

BY DR. MAYA ROSMAN — Mon, 25 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Homemade halva beats chocolate nutritionally, but calorically they are similar. The key for enjoying it without gaining weight is the quality of the ingredients, but mainly the dosage in a teaspoon.

Even a small daily addition of these foods could cause dementia

BY WALLA! HEALTH — Sun, 24 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Processed food is considered particularly bad, but its damages do not end with chronic diseases or obesity – rather, they can also harm the brain.

The organ doctors thought was useless turned out to be critical to health

BY DORON KUPERSTEIN — Sun, 24 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

For years, the thymus was considered an insignificant remnant from prehistoric times. However, new studies point to its significant role in the health of the immune system.

How to speak about the hard truth of child abuse

BY ERAN ZIMRIN — Sun, 24 May 2026 16:55:03 GMT

Acknowledging abuse within our closest circles is excruciating, but silence is an absolute betrayal. Our children’s futures depend on our willingness to shatter the silence.

On the Front Lines of Care: Kaplan Medical Center Faces War’s Challenges, Eyes Major Expansion

BY ALAN ROSENBAUM AND IN COLLABORATION WITH KAPLAN MEDICAL CENTER — Sun, 24 May 2026 15:27:55 GMT

CEO, Prof. Tarif Bader, "High-quality care rests on the strength of three pillars: personnel, technology, and infrastructure.”

Chronological age, personal physicians should not decide when someone can't drive, study reveals

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sat, 23 May 2026 20:07:07 GMT

Drivers under age 25 are involved in about 20% of all fatal traffic accidents, even if they make up a smaller fraction of the driving population.

Dr. Maya Rosman reveals: This is the pasta you should eat on Shavuot

BY DR. MAYA ROSMAN — Wed, 20 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Anyone on a diet is very frightened by the combination of pasta with cream or cheeses, but the nutritional truth is much more complex.

Are dairy products healthy? A dietitian with all the facts about milk and cheese

BY MICHAL ROSENBERG, A CLINICAL DIETITIAN — Wed, 20 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Shavuot is just around the corner – and that means a lot of dairy dishes. Are they healthy for us? Who might they harm? And why is a glass of milk before bed a good idea?

This is the biggest mistake you are making this Shavuot

BY WALLA! HEALTH — Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

What mechanisms lie behind the heaviness felt after holiday meals, and how can you ease the digestive system without giving up the most delicious foods available?

Latest outbreak of Ebola in central Africa prompts global health emergency

BY ASHER SMITH — Wed, 20 May 2026 09:15:27 GMT

DRC and WHO officials have identified over 500 cases in the DRC and recorded one confirmed death from the disease in neighboring Uganda as of Wednesday.

Why availability, personal care, and accessibility matter when choosing a health fund

BY KAREN KRAMER — Tue, 19 May 2026 11:17:39 GMT

A closer look at the everyday moments that turn healthcare from a system into a service people can rely on.

American tests positive for Ebola in Congo outbreak, CDC says US risk remains low

BY REUTERS — Tue, 19 May 2026 09:20:49 GMT

"The person developed symptoms over the weekend and tested positive late Sunday," Dr. Satish Pillai, the incident manager for the agency's Ebola response, told reporters on a media call.

When humanity meets the sea: Surfing as a source of solace from trauma

BY OMER TULCHINSKY — Tue, 19 May 2026 08:08:48 GMT

Surf Therapy has become a significant tool in coping with trauma and other mental health challenges. The experience accumulated in Israel enables us to provide innovative tools to the world.

Sheba opens Israel’s only protected hyperbaric medicine center

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 18 May 2026 12:39:20 GMT

The Tel Hashomer center, funded by a NIS 22 million Kadar family donation, can treat up to 24 patients at once and is designed to maintain care during emergencies.