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NHS to make Jewish BRCA genetic testing program permanent after successful pilot

BY ASHER SMITH — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:31:01 GMT

Those with Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry have a one in 40 chance of carrying a BRCA1 or BRCA2 compared to a one in 250 chance for the general population.

Waking up tired in the morning? The simple trick for resetting the biological clock

BY DORON KUPERSTEIN — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

No workout, special equipment, or dramatic lifestyle change is required. Experts explain how a habit of just ten minutes can affect the body and brain throughout the day.

Mandala Healing Center expands outpatient services for flexible, comprehensive recovery care

BY IN COOPERATION WITH TOM WHITE — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:22:44 GMT

Israel rules out Ebola cases after suspected patients test negative

BY DR. ITAY GAL — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:23:56 GMT

As the ministry emphasizes, a fever following travel from affected areas requires immediate assessment, but Ebola remains rare among returning travelers.

Israeli young adults show mental health recovery since October 7, but challenges persist

BY ASHER SMITH — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:18:56 GMT

Hadar Samuel, a researcher at MJB, added that this study was especially groundbreaking for social sciences because it “looks beyond symptoms and examines their real-world consequences.”

A doctor explains: Why do we always get sick on vacation?

BY DR. LEE EREZ — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT

It has happened to everyone at least once. You arrived at the vacation you looked forward to so much – and you feel terrible. Why does this happen, and how can it be prevented?

FDA approves world's first mRNA-based flu vaccine, signaling start of a new illness-prevention era

BY DR. ITAY GAL — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:40:07 GMT

The vaccine, intended for people 50 and older, is based on mRNA technology and was found in an advanced trial to be more effective than a standard flu shot.

How small, unexpected moments can boost your mood and sharpen your brain

BY IN COOPERATION WITH JAMES EVANS — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:25:00 GMT

US DNI releases documents alleging COVID-19 origin cover-up effort

BY GOLDIE KATZ — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:39:46 GMT

Former US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard accused former NIAID director Dr. Anthony Fauci of suppressing information regarding the origin of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ebola risk remains low, health ministry says, as second DRC returnee showing symptoms hospitalized

BY DR. ITAY GAL — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:57:56 GMT

The European Centre for Disease Control said the outbreak continues to affect the DRC and Uganda, while the risk to the general population in European and other Western countries remains low.

Clalit Health Services to join European AI research project predicting, managing pandemics

BY RUBY SADIKMAN — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:37:40 GMT

Clalit Health Services will join an international consortium of health authorities to create an AI research platform to predict and manage pandemics in advance.

Artificial intelligence enters medicine – and doctors receive new boundaries

BY DR. ITAY GAL — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Israeli Medical Association has published a position paper that sets boundaries for the growing use of artificial intelligence systems in medicine.

Collective trauma reminders trigger immediate cannabis, tobacco cravings, Hebrew U. study finds

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:29:06 GMT

Hebrew University researchers said reminders of the October 7 attack may prompt regular users to seek cannabis or nicotine as a rapid psychological defense against existential fear.

Nature without barriers: Lotem transforms outdoor experiences for people with disabilities

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:40:49 GMT

With wartime keeping Israelis in shelters and indoors, spending time in nature is crucial and the Lotem organization is making sure the same opportunities are there for people with disabilities.

For kids’ sake: Shanti House battles the odds to save Israel's abandoned youth

BY BARRY DAVIS — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:39:22 GMT

Shanti House provides a safe haven for children and young adults seeking resources and a place to call home when they find themselves on the streets or in unsafe home environments.

Silence before speaking: Logotherapy helps process trauma, evil after October 7

BY LIANE GRUNBERG WAKABAYASHI — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:54:01 GMT

Logotherapy emphasizes the importance of a meaning-centered outlook on life to help Oct. 7 survivors and family members work through trauma.

Health Ministry investigates suspected Ebola case after traveler develops symptoms

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:48:28 GMT

Israel’s Health Ministry is investigating a suspected Ebola case after a traveler returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo developed fever and headache.

Why during the World Cup do more heart attacks occur? Cardiologist explains and warns

BY DORON KUPERSTEIN — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT

An Israeli cardiologist shares that he treated several fans who suffered a myocardial infarction during matches, and explains how emotional stress affects the cardiovascular system.

Why more and more football players are suffering from injuries?

BY DR. NIV MAROM — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The immense load of modern football, with congested fixtures and incessant sprints, is leading to an increase in muscle and knee injuries and long absences of superstars.

Some people are truly allergic to exercise

BY WALLA! HEALTH — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Most people joke that they are "allergic to sports," but it turns out there is a real medical condition in which physical activity can cause a life–threatening allergic reaction.

Israeli treatment that spared burn surgeries now aims to save limbs

BY AVIHAI CHIIM — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:48:17 GMT

An Israeli biotech company that transformed burn care is now testing whether the same pineapple-based technology can help millions of patients suffering from chronic wounds that refuse to heal.

The "Madonna–Whore" complex: When a man loves someone but is not attracted to her

BY DORON KUPERSTEIN — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Tomer from the reality television show Married at First Sight shared that he suffers from the "Madonna–Whore complex," and hundreds of thousands of viewers wondered what he meant.

What to do after a jackal bite and when is there a concern about rabies?

BY DR. ITAY GAL — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

After 11 people were bitten and scratched in the Sea of Galilee area, the fear of rabies returns to the forefront. This is what must be done immediately after contact with a suspected animal.

How not to reach 2,000 calories during an evening of watching the World Cup

BY DR. MAYA ROSMAN — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Many days of football are ahead of us, and that means many hours of late–night television – and yes, also a lot of snacking. We have prepared a list for you that will help you not to overdo it.

What happens to our body during World Cup matches in the middle of the night?

BY DR. LEE EREZ — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT

For many, it begins with an evening of "just one game" and continues into weeks of irregular sleep, accumulated fatigue, and real difficulty functioning the following day. So what do you do?

Are you always hot? The answer might be in what you eat

BY GALIT SNIR — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT

The guide to proper summer nutrition: This is how you will assist the body in coping with the heat, maintaining freshness, and protecting the skin and eyes from within.

Even if the children seem "as usual," something in them has probably changed

BY YAEL BOROCHOV — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The security situation in Israel affects the children. The most important thing to understand during this period: Children do not always know how to say "I am afraid" or "I am anxious."

How attachment theory can help Israeli parents understand children's behavior

BY DR. MIKE GROPPER — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:47:58 GMT

Parenting in crisis: why secure attachment is key to helping children cope with instability and emotional overwhelm.

How writing can help some people with autism find their voice

BY HANNAH BROWN — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:47:37 GMT

HEALTH AFFAIRS: More people need to know about methods that teach people with autism how to communicate, so that further research can be done on it.

Israeli, Czech scientists recreate COVID-19’s evolutionary journey in a test tube

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:59:44 GMT

Scientists and doctors keep closely monitoring viruses that could jump from animals to humans, such as emerging strains of avian flu and bat coronaviruses.