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Medical coexistence: As Israel faces a physician crisis, Arab Israeli doctors fill the gap

BY BRENDA KATTEN — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:51:15 GMT

As Israel faces a growing doctor shortage, Arab Israelis now make up 25% of physicians and play an essential role in a health system that also offers a model of coexistence.

The reason why Israelis don't want a second date: The phenomenon that takes a heavy toll

BY WALLA! HEALTH — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT

A new survey reveals: Almost half of Israelis will give up on a romantic relationship because of sweat stains. A dermatologist explains why this is not a hygiene problem, but a medical condition.

Revolution Medicines gets FDA approval for targeted pancreatic cancer drug

BY REUTERS — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:19:15 GMT

Revolution said the drug is now available in the United States at $39,800 for a 30-day supply. The company added that it would make assistance available as well.

Dozens of cardiologists may have skipped internal medicine training, falsified records - report

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:05:53 GMT

According to a Channel 13 report, the committee was formed after a resident doctor at the center alleged that residency logs had been falsified so cardiology residents could skip the training.

Got sunburnt? These are the common mistakes that make the burn worse

BY DR. ELLA EGOZI — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT

The redness might fade within days, but the damage to the skin could remain. If you returned from the beach with red, burning, and hot skin, there are things you absolutely must not do.

This is the city that will subsidize the installation of defibrillators in residential buildings

BY DORON KUPERSTEIN — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT

After similar moves in Rishon Lezion, Rehovot, Herzliya, Ra'anana, and additional authorities, Givatayim is also subsidizing defibrillators for residential buildings.

Want to lose weight? This supplement won't do the job for you

BY DR. ITAY GAL — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT

L-carnitine is marketed as a natural fat burner, but evidence for weight loss is limited. Its breakdown in the gut may also produce a substance linked to increased heart risk.

After months apart on reserve duty, married Israeli couples face a new challenge at home

BY DR. MIKE GROPPER — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:54:03 GMT

A 2024 study, published in Archives of Sexual Behavior, of couples during the current war found that wartime stress sharply reduces sexual well-being and emotional closeness.

Ex-Labor Party chair Shelly Yachimovich reveals months-long battle with pancreatic cancer

BY AVIHAI CHIIM — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:03:38 GMT

Yachimovich said that she has been under medical monitoring since the operation and that the results so far have been encouraging.

The ROI of resilience: The economic case for healing Israel’s traumatized children

BY ERAN ZIMRIN AND IN COLLABORATION WITH ELI — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:59:17 GMT

There is no greater hidden liability than untreated childhood trauma, and no higher-yield investment than breaking the intergenerational cycle of abuse.

The new trend capturing delivery rooms in Israel

BY AVICHAY CHAIM — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT

More and more laboring women are choosing to enter the pool instead of the delivery bed, and Assuta Ashdod Hospital reports a surge in demand. How safe is this procedure?

Living better for longer: Israeli fitness experts on how to stay strong and healthy as you age

BY KEREN PREISKEL — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:52:48 GMT

Longevity, which refers not only to the number of years a person lives but also to the number of years they stay healthy and active, is an increasingly important and popular topic today.

Being religious is better for your mental health, Israeli rabbi scientist-led study reveals

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:43:32 GMT

Study shows strong sense of purpose, healthier digital habits lower risks for addiction, depression.

Ichilov, Lema'anchem to open free trauma center for reservists, security forces, families

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:40:34 GMT

The initiative will expand Ichilov's Assif Center and offer rapid, short-term treatment amid a sharp rise in mental health distress since October 7.

The common mistake most of us make right after the sea or the pool

BY POLA BLICK DAYAN — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Sea water and chlorine can damage the skin’s protective barrier in different ways. Pola Blick Dayan explains who is more sensitive and how to reduce dryness and irritation during the summer.

Jerusalem hospital performs first-ever alpha radiation treatment for recurring brain tumors

BY ARIELLA ROITMAN — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:24:00 GMT

The technology, which emits highly bioefficient alpha particles that deliver concentrated radiation, was developed in collaboration with the Sharett Institute of Oncology and ALPHA Tau.

Scientists use AI to create viruses not found in nature, simultaneously raising alarms, enthusiasm

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:13:05 GMT

The viruses created in the Stanford Lab are bacteriophages, which exclusively target bacteria and may pose a solution to the rising global problem of antibiotic-resistant infections.

Health Min. reviews possible sperm donor genetic mismatch at Assuta Medical Center, Tel Aviv

BY AVIHAI CHIIM — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:03:09 GMT

The ministry is examining a private genetic test conducted abroad after a patient raised questions about whether the sperm donor used to conceive her child was genetically matched.

Trump administration works to strengthen defenses against potential AI bioattacks - report

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:57:22 GMT

The Trump administration is reviving biosecurity efforts years after slashing related government departments amid growing fears that AI could enable biological attacks.

Two Israeli children eat chocolate spiked with hallucinogenic mushrooms, rushed to hospital

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:46:13 GMT

The children, aged five-and-a-half and six-and-a-half, have been placed under close observation in the hospital's pediatric intensive care unit (ICU).

Israeli scientists make plants produce milk protein, paving way for cow-free dairy

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:50:29 GMT

The discovery would thus help overcome a major hurdle in producing real dairy proteins without cows, paving the way for more sustainable dairy ingredients and less climate change.

Israel's human milk bank tripled activity after October 7, helping feed wartime babies, study finds

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:29:24 GMT

“The project’s success was caused by motivation; what caused success was motivation; giving of your own milk, giving part of yourself while nursing your own baby is the height of unconditional love.”

Patient held in isolation in Soroka Hospital tests negative for Ebola after returning from DRC

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:33:00 GMT

The Health Ministry emphasized that currently there have been no confirmed cases of Ebola in Israel.

Technological innovation is redefining aesthetic surgery in 2026

BY IN COOPERATION WITH TOM WHITE — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:36:52 GMT

From ultrasonic precision to 3D imaging, new technologies are reshaping plastic surgery around subtle, natural-looking results.

Israeli isolated in hospital while being tested for suspected Ebola symptoms after visiting DRC

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:55:22 GMT

A man who returned to Israel from the Democratic Republic of Congo has been placed in isolation at Soroka Medical Center while being tested for Ebola after reporting a fever.

What do we know about the multistate salmonella outbreak in the US? - explainer

BY REUTERS — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:21:02 GMT

The salmonella outbreak comes as US health officials also investigate a multistate Cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce supplied by privately held Taylor Farms, a major food-service producer.

Years of disaster drills kept Israeli hospitals running - until Oct. 7 exposed the gaps

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:48:24 GMT

The findings of an Israeli study offer practical lessons that could help hospitals worldwide prepare for prolonged armed conflicts and other large-scale emergencies.

Can children have a serious allergic reaction just by touching food? Israeli study says no

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:46:42 GMT

Findings from a recent study by experts at Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa offer reassuring, evidence-based guidance that can help ease unnecessary food allergies anxiety.

Elderly man dies from West Nile Virus as infected mosquitoes are found in central Israel

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:01:28 GMT

The patient developed symptoms in July and was hospitalized due to complications from the disease. As of Thursday, three other patients remain hospitalized in good condition.

Moovit unveils new function to maximize walking, 'biohacks' based on Bar-Ilan University research

BY KEREN SETTON/THE MEDIA LINE — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:30:14 GMT

A route option inspired by research at Bar-Ilan University aims to help public transportation users increase their daily activity without adding time to their commute.