Dr. Itay Gal

Dr. Itay Gal is the medical correspondent for Maariv, Ynet, and Yedioth Ahronoth and has published thousands of articles and books and edited and presented news bulletins on the radio and television. His publications led, among other things, to thousands of signatures on an Adi card for organ donation and to the collection of donations for sick children whose lives were saved. In parallel to his journalistic and news work, Dr. Gal is a specialist in pediatrics, sports, and aviation medicine and a graduate student with a master's degree in health systems management at Bar-Ilan University.

Apply deodorant to clean, dry skin

Those who fear aluminum in deodorant: It is nothing compared to our daily intake

A woman using a microwave

Radiation on your plate? What the microwave really does to your food

 An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag.

Iran-linked hackers are wiping data from Israeli orgs., cyber officials say


There is a clear factor for blood clots in the legs – and it is not sitting cross-legged

Sitting cross-legged is often blamed for vein damage, but evidence shows the risk is minimal. It may cause temporary pressure or tingling, not lasting harm.

Sitting cross-legged

No coffee, no Ritalin: The secret that keeps fighter pilots at peak alertness

Modafinil, originally developed in France in the 1970s, was approved for the treatment of severe sleep disorders such as narcolepsy.

Screengrab from an IDF video showing a pilot as he flies of Iranian territory. March 6, 2026.

El Al flight aborts landing in Tel Aviv due to missile launches from Iran

According to FlightRadar24 tracking data, the plane circled over the Mediterranean Sea for several minutes before receiving clearance to land.

El Al Israel Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner takes off from Los Angeles international Airport on November 11, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.

The quiet danger of cannabis: You fall asleep easily – and pay the price in sleep

Cannabis has become a common solution for sleep problems. Many users report that it “puts them to sleep” – but the medical picture regarding actual sleep quality is more complex.

Insomnia is one of the most common complaints in modern medicine

Burger King to deploy AI that monitors employee "friendliness"

Burger King is expanding AI use with a voice assistant in employee headsets, helping with meal prep, inventory, and analyzing how staff interact with customers.

Burger King. The AI will monitor friendliness.

Under fire, Israel plans 'empty flights' airlift to bring stranded Israelis home

Ben-Gurion Airport is set for a controlled reopening on Thursday, with planes landing full and departing empty to minimize time on the ground during Operation Roaring Lion.

 An illustrative image of an El Al flight.

Were you misled: This is the only difference between white sugar and brown sugar

The message that brown sugar is healthier than white is very popular, but how much truth is behind it? Studies found the answer – and the advantage of brown sugar is different from what you thought.

White sugar and brown sugar

El Al to begin rescue flights for Israelis stranded due to Operation Roaring Lion

The airline said it is prioritizing passengers whose flights were canceled and that rescue flights for El Al and Sun d’Or customers will be operated at no additional cost.

AN EL AL flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 14, 2025.

Good news for patients taking attention and concentration medications and their parents

A new amendment will ease heavy burdens in pharmacies and spare patients the exhausting race against the clock to renew their prescription every 30 days.

Fewer lines at pharmacies

5 signs that may indicate you may not be lacking protein in your body

Protein supports nearly every body process, not just muscle growth. Long-term deficiency can harm immunity, bone density, and energy levels.

Protein shake