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FDA launches safety study of abortion pill Mifepristone with White House approval

BY REUTERS — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:58:05 GMT

In May, the US Supreme Court ensured the abortion pill could continue to be prescribed through telemedicine and dispensed by mail when it restored a 2023 federal rule.

Dr. Maya Rosman clears things up: Kale or spinach – which is healthier?

BY DR. MAYA ROSMAN — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Both are good, both are beautiful, but one of them is healthier. Who is the winner and also – for whom is it really not recommended to eat them?

Scientists race to develop Ebola vaccine amid DRC outbreak

BY REUTERS AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:13:32 GMT

Researchers aim to stop the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in northeastern DRC by fast-tracking a vaccine using a proven viral-vector platform.

Tea has a positive effect on biological aging – and this is the amount you should drink daily

BY MAARIV ONLINE — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

A study has shown that drinking a sufficient amount of tea every day can do wonders for health – and even slow down biological aging, improve memory, and assist in weight loss.

The new TikTok trend alarming dermatologists

BY DORIT BEN-ARI — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Young people check when the UV index peaks and go out to "roast" themselves for likes. The experts warn: The damage could accompany them for the rest of their lives.

Not just orange: The pumpkin is finally revealed | Dr. Maya Rosman

BY DR. MAYA ROSMAN — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

It is low in calories, rich in beta–carotene, and has countless culinary versions – meet the gourds and their health benefits.

How packaging makes us think food is healthy – when the opposite is true

BY NAVA ROZENFELD — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Studies reveal how colors, captions and markings on food packaging cause us to perceive products as healthy – even when they are loaded with sugar, salt and fat.

It is not hunger: The real reason you are reaching for the refrigerator

BY MAARIV ONLINE — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Leah Alster, a clinical dietitian at the obesity clinic in the Endocrine Institute at Meir Medical Center of the Clalit Group, explained that emotional eating is not a malfunction.

The vitamin that can affect your brain – even 16 years down the line

BY DR. DALIT DREMAN-MEDINA — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT

A new study suggests that Vitamin D may also have a connection to brain health, long before memory problems appear.

Weight gain – and the reason behind it | Dr. Maya Rosman

BY DR. MAYA ROSMAN — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Meet the "hunger hormone" that explains why it is so difficult to stick to a diet. Discover how the evolutionary mechanism protects fat stores and how it can be balanced through proper habits.

A study revealed: This is what your morning coffee does to your brain

BY WALLA! HEALTH — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Researchers discovered that caffeine not only improves alertness, but also strengthens the communication between areas in the brain responsible for movement and sensory information processing.

What really helps with weight loss? New study points to a surprising factor

BY WALLA! HEALTH — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Researchers discovered that individuals who repeatedly ate the same foods during their diet lost more weight compared to those who ensured variety.

Uncomfortable taking the last bite in a shared meal? There is a deep psychological reason for this

BY MAARIV ONLINE — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Psychological research: The refusal to take the last piece of food is not just politeness, but reflects power relations, social status, and self–sacrifice patterns acquired as early as childhood.

A component found in a vegetable we all eat reduced brain function decline by 50%

BY DORON KUPERSTEIN — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

A new study has found that regular consumption of food rich in a unique antioxidant was linked to a decreased risk of cognitive impairment and better memory preservation in older age.

Study revealed exactly how many cups of coffee and tea are recommended to drink per day

BY DR. GALINA SHENKERMAN AND TAL ALTER — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Many studies have examined the effects of coffee and tea separately, but the authors of the new study sought to understand specifically what their combined effect is.

Forgetting words? Dr. Maya Rosman with the ingredient that helps

BY DR. MAYA ROSMAN — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Word retrieval and mental sharpness are not a decree of fate determined by age alone. Smart nutrition can give the brain the tools it needs to find the exact right word at the exact right moment.

Yellow teeth – the reason is revealed

BY DR. MAYA ROSMAN — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT

On the connection between nutrition and smile: Why a combination of pigment and acidity is the enamel's "enemy," and how hard cheeses and chewing gum can help you maintain a white and healthy shade?

Do eggs reduce Alzheimer's risk?

BY DR. ITAY GAL — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

An American study found a link between egg consumption in older age and a lower risk of an Alzheimer's diagnosis.

Mental health crisis spinning out of control

BY DR. ITAY GAL — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

A global study across 204 countries found that nearly 1.2 billion people lived with a mental disorder in 2023: a surge of 95.5% since 1990, with anxiety and depression leading the increase.

Health Ministry officials meet to discuss, monitor ongoing Ebola outbreak

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:42:39 GMT

The Ministry emphasized that the risk of an outbreak in Israel is low and that the meetings were for monitoring and preparedness.

New shot for cancer can eradicate whole tumors in patients, trial shows - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 31 May 2026 20:08:39 GMT

Of the 102 participants, 43 saw a difference in the size of their tumors: some 28 saw their tumors shrink significantly, while 15 of the patients’ tumors dissolved altogether.

Healthcare innovation in Reichman’s MBA program focused on real-world implementation

BY IN COLLABORATION WITH REICHMAN UNIVERSITY — Sun, 31 May 2026 18:16:52 GMT

A gift of light and love: A grandmother's tribute to a beloved grandson

BY DR. BATYA L. LUDMAN — Sat, 30 May 2026 14:19:57 GMT

While we did not get the big miracle that we all had hoped and prayed for, we were blessed to have many minutes, hours, days, and even weeks of joy and smaller miracles.

Milu-EM to the rescue: Volunteer network aides Israel's overburdened emergency rooms

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sat, 30 May 2026 12:49:52 GMT

Together with four fellow physicians, Dr. Ari Greenwald co-founded Milu-EM – a global volunteer network of over 250 emergency physicians committed to supporting Israel’s emergency medical system.

International 'No Smoking Day' highlights the dangers of tobacco

BY DR. ITAY GAL — Sat, 30 May 2026 10:41:15 GMT

On International No Smoking Day - and every day - there’s an opportunity to pause and ask: is it worth inhaling this again?

AI tools can help reduce anxiety and depression symptoms, Israeli study finds

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sat, 30 May 2026 07:41:50 GMT

Study finds conversational AI provides strong mental health support and lowers anxiety symptoms.

The dishwasher mistake everyone makes, and why it may affect your health

BY DR. ITAY GAL — Fri, 29 May 2026 18:03:14 GMT

The dishwasher does not fully clean itself. It washes dishes, but some food residue does not magically disappear.

Ebola returns: 5 things most people still don't know about the virus

BY DR. RONI FERBER — Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Ebola outbreak in Africa and several other locations around the world is once again raising global concern, but experts explain that the real risk is very different from what people think.

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.

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.