Health

The simple truth about physical activity that is easy to adopt

150 to 300 minutes of activity a week are recommended for adults. Physical therapist Limor Iluz explains how you should incorporate sports walking into your routine.

Physical activity can enter through the small things of the day.
Kama's pool and waterfall. Shaped by founder Khen Shalem’s childhood on nearby Kibbutz Nir David, Kama’s pool is fed by a stone aqueduct whose waterfall wraps the whole village in a steady white noise that slows the mind and calms the body.

The gate of Eden: In Israel’s Valley of Springs, ancient history offers a new journey of healing

Israeli soldiers take part in a military drill in the Golan Heights, northern Israel, September 17, 2025

'The emotional cost has been unbelievable': How three years of war have changed Israelis - study

THE HEALTH ESTABLISHMENT found that the mental-health care they were supposed to provide was underbudgeted, understaffed, and had long waiting times.

Israel faces a nationwide mental health crisis post-October 7, Clalit experts warn - study


She thought she was simply not good enough. The reason was different

October marks International ADHD Awareness Month, presenting an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the most invisible group: Adult women.

The reason thousands of women reach their 30s, 40s, and 50s without a diagnosis lies in the different way the disorder manifests in girls.

Pope Leo had lobe of lung removed as doctors found cancer, Vatican says

The Vatican confirmed that Pope Leo has lung cancer following surgery to remove part of his right lung. Doctors said more information is needed to determine the cancer's stage and prognosis.

 Pope Leo XIV speaks as he attends a meeting with the authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps in Luanda, Angola, April 18, 2026.

Some 10 toddlers develop mild allergic symptoms at Betar Illit daycare center, MDA responds

In a separate incident, several toddlers were found wandering alone on a street near a kindergarten in Petah Tikva while riding toy cars, without adult supervision.

Some 10 toddlers develop mild allergic symptoms at Betar Illit daycare center, October 13, 2026.

Forest medicine is the next big thing

A new study examined whether forest medicine intervention in participants recognized by the Defense Ministry improves their condition. The result: 70% showed a trend of improvement.

Forest medicine in Israel.

Schneider Children's Medical Center established a program for children facing school anxiety

For children with school anxiety, returning to the classroom can cause real distress. Schneider Children's Medical Center developed a two-week program to strengthen their sense of capability.

At Schneider, a unique program was developed designed to assist children and adolescents dealing with avoidance and emotional difficulties, including school anxiety.

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.

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

Soon the clock will move back one hour, but our biological clock does not always synchronize at the same speed. A doctor explains what happens to the body during the transition to winter time.

How to survive daylight saving time smoothly

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

I will have that hamburger someday. And when I do, it won’t be “to die for.” It will be to live for.

Man with cutlery and plate on beige background.

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.

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

'It's a death sentence for the Kinneret': The battle over signs warning of brain-eating amoeba

Tiberias Mayor Yossi Nava attacks the Health Ministry's demand to post warning signs at Sea of Galilee beaches following the death of a child infected with Naegleria fowleri.

The child who died from the amoeba swam here. Kursi Beach on the Kinneret.