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.

El Al plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, March 5, 2026.

Rescheduling or rebooking? Israeli airlines prepare for post-war reality

Pilot Helmet. Tiny laser projectors.

The pilot’s eyes: The helmet-mounted display system developed in Israel

Israelis during a siren

More injuries on the way to the protected space: How to reduce the risk of injuries


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

People fear aluminum in deodorants because of claims about breast cancer and degenerative diseases – but repeated tests and official medical reports say otherwise.

Apply deodorant to clean, dry skin

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

Despite myths about radiation and vitamin loss, research shows microwaves heat food safely and can preserve nutrients better than some traditional cooking methods.

A woman using a microwave

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

Israel National Cyber Directorate says Iranian-linked hackers targeted organizations across Israel in recent days, using stolen credentials and remote-access weaknesses to erase data.

 An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag.

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