Health

Obesity, hormones, and self-image: The syndrome no one talks about

1 in 10 women of reproductive age suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome, which can cause, among other things, weight gain. Diagnosis and treatment can change the picture.

Sometimes it's just a syndrome
Men are more attracted to the body odor of women in the days before ovulation

Research reveals: This is the most important trait in choosing the father of your children

Red lentils

Dr. Maya Rosman reveals: This is the healthiest meat substitute

Mor Institute.

Good news for patients: Shorter waiting time for biopsy results at L.E.M laboratory, Mor Institute


Medical students who spend a year with seniors rethink aging, Jerusalem study finds

Ageism is prejudice directed toward someone based on their age, particularly older people, and it persists among clinicians and medical students, undermining empathy and care quality.

PROF. NAAMA CONSTANTINI

How not to care online: Survival guide for staying human

Your nervous system is under siege, and the people creating that content are counting on exactly this reaction.

Smartphone.

US officially exits WHO, citing COVID-19 pandemic management failure

The US has officially left the World Health Organization, citing mismanagement during the COVID-19 pandemic, sparking concerns about global health collaboration and future US involvement.

World Health Organization (WHO) logo and US flag are seen in this illustration taken April 23, 2025.

A doctor explains: Why are young people today showing up with problems we once saw at age 50?

This applies to many aspects of our health, but when it comes to our teeth, it is especially noticeable. A dentist explains why many young people today have cavities, erosion, and inflammation.

A boy visiting the dentist

EcoSupp listens, learns, and delivers

Or Biba is the founder and VP of business development at EcoSupp.

New study points to genetic ‘Achilles’ Heel’ in cancer cells

Researchers explained to TPS-IL that the same genetic machinery that allows tumors to grow at extremely high speed may also damage their DNA, exposing new vulnerabilities for future treatments.

3d illustration of cancer cells on background of DNA strands.

Knesset advances bill granting October 7 victims unlimited mental health treatment

The bill was sponsored by MK Merav Michaeli and Moshe Gafni and passed unanimously, with 19 Knesset members voting in favor and none opposed.

Bereaved families and opposition MKs formed a separate committee meeting in the Knesset in protest of the first debate advancing the government bill that aims to establish a politically appointed committee to investigate the failures surrounding the October 7 attacks.

Dr. Maya Rosman reveals: This is what is recommended to eat before bedtime

This is an excellent opportunity to talk about one of the most common, tasty, and convenient fruits there is – and its benefits especially in the evening hours, for most healthy people.

How many bananas can you eat in a day?

LEM laboratory marks milestone in HPV screening as Israel pushes earlier cervical cancer detection

Mor Institute Group and Clalit-affiliated lab says its HPV molecular test identifies 14 high-risk strains, with a self-sampling option expected across the country.

A medical worker and a uterus (illustrative).

FDA clears AI model to triage urgent CT findings, Israeli firm says

Aidoc won FDA clearance for a 'foundation model' clinical AI that triages 14 abdomen-CT indications in one workflow, aiming to surface urgent findings faster amid ED crowding and imaging backlogs.

(Illustrative) A doctor uses AI for a medical screening.