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Coming Full Circle: Miami Beach Couple Gives Back to the Program Where They Met

BY TALIA GREEN — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:27:56 GMT

Through the Simkins Family Foundation, Nicole and Michael Simkins support a new wellness center at the Israel study abroad program where their relationship began

Schneider Children's Medical Center established a program for children facing school anxiety

BY WALLA! HEALTH — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT

For children with school anxiety, returning to the classroom can cause real distress. Schneider Children's Medical Center developed a two-week program to strengthen their sense of capability.

A small change that affects the brain: How to survive daylight saving time smoothly

BY MAARIV ONLINE — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Soon the clock will move back one hour, but our biological clock does not always synchronize at the same speed. A doctor explains what happens to the body during the transition to winter time.

Who are we today, and who would we like to be tomorrow? A reflection for the Jewish new year

BY DR. BATYA L. LUDMAN — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:30:56 GMT

Our behavior, both subtly and overtly, offers a message that we hand down to future generations – to our children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Understanding the tribe: Safeheart org. helps Nova survivors recover using psychedelic treatment

BY ALAN ROSENBAUM — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:59:07 GMT

Founded in the hours after Oct. 7, SafeHeart draws on expertise in trauma and psychedelic harm reduction to help Nova survivors rebuild their lives – through care rooted in the community itself.

Premature birth may cause lifelong kidney damage, Israeli researchers find

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:13:44 GMT

A joint Australian-Israeli study identifies how premature birth disrupts kidney development, potentially leaving babies with a lifelong shortage of vital filtration units.

'It's a death sentence for the Kinneret': The battle over signs warning of brain-eating amoeba

BY ELI ASHKENAZI — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Tiberias Mayor Yossi Nava attacks the Health Ministry's demand to post warning signs at Sea of Galilee beaches following the death of a child infected with Naegleria fowleri.

After the holidays, before the mistakes: What really works for weight loss?

BY DR. MAYA ROSMAN — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:00:01 GMT

There are many common myths regarding health improvement and weight loss, and studies over the years have shown a different reality. Here are some of the common mistakes.

Forehead reduction surgery in Turkey: What patients should know

BY IN COOPERATION WITH DR. CENGIZHAN EKIZCELI — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:36:06 GMT

Forehead reduction surgery can lower a naturally high hairline. Here’s what patients should know about candidates, hairline design, scarring, recovery and treatment in Turkey.

Why is everyone losing hair and what can be done?

BY DR. SIVAN MERCER — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Increased shedding can appear during the transition season, but not all shedding is necessarily seasonal. Dr. Sivan Mercer, a dermatology specialist, explains what lies behind the phenomenon.

Israel continues to face major mental health struggles in wake of October 7, ERAN data show

BY TZVI JASPER — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:55:15 GMT

In the three years since the war began, over 928,000 people have been aided by ERAN's professional mental health teams, assisted by 1,850 volunteers.

New York declares first US measles disaster emergency since 2025 surge

BY REUTERS — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:31:38 GMT

The state expanded the pool of health professionals allowed to administer measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccines as cases rise in rural communities.

Employee of Russian plague institute dies of suspected pneumonic infection, Trump offers help

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:04:34 GMT

Early Russian reports wrote that Shipilova had contracted the pneumonia after breaking a vial of plague bacteria.

Same-day crowns in Jerusalem: What digital dentistry can and cannot do

BY IN COOPERATION WITH SRETER CLINIC — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:44:44 GMT

A digital scan and an in-house laboratory can shorten some crown treatments to one visit. The more important question is when the clinical situation makes that appropriate.

Gilat Foundation uses theater to bring moments of childhood back to hospitalized Israeli children

BY FELICE FRIEDSON/THE MEDIA LINE — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:59:07 GMT

The foundation brings interactive therapeutic performances to pediatric hospitals across Israel. Led by trained actor-therapists, the programs are tailored to children’s physical and emotional needs.

'After the holidays' has arrived: The expert's recommendations for a proper return to routine

BY MOSHE COHEN — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT

The holiday period has ended. Dr. Sigal Mazor, director of the Department of Health Education and Promotion at Clalit, provides a series of recommendations on returning to routine.

Choosing life, building hope: Former hostage turns to disability advocacy to honor wife, daughters

BY ALAN ROSENBAUM — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:48:11 GMT

Eli Sharabi partners with Shalva to create an Ashkelon center honoring his wife and daughters, while providing disability services and trauma care for the South.

Can young diabetics safely observe Jewish fasts? Insulin pump tweaks can help, Israeli study finds

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 07:54:08 GMT

A first-of-its-kind Israeli study found that most young people with type 1 diabetes completed Jewish fasts safely, with insulin pump changes improving their chances of success.

Eating with someone you love could help your body regulate blood sugar, Israeli study finds

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 07:48:59 GMT

A Hebrew University study finds that eating with someone close may reduce blood sugar spikes and help the body regulate itself more efficiently.

Addiction in the workplace: What employers and employees need to understand

BY IN COOPERATION WITH TOM WHITE — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:26:29 GMT

Clear policies, confidential support and a healthy workplace culture can help employees address addiction while giving employers practical tools to support recovery and productivity.

How to tone the body without losing weight?

BY DR. MAYA ROSMAN — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Ahead of "after the holidays," many people look for diets to shed excess weight. Dr. Maya Rosman offers a different approach – toning without weight loss.

Turkey OUT, Israel IN: How Trichogenics became an international destination for hair transplants

BY IN COOPERATION WITH TRICHOGENICS — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:47:15 GMT

Turkey has long led the hair transplant market. Now Israel is gaining attention, with brothers Asi and Eric Peretz combining expertise and technology at their Herzliya clinic.

The vaccine that reduced the risk of infant hospitalization by 83%

BY PROF. DOV ALBUKREK — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Some 130,000 infants in Israel have already received protection against RSV, and in Europe, an 83% decrease in the risk of hospitalization was measured. What should parents know before the winter?

Cula uses food and community to help people rebuild their lives

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:33:50 GMT

Jerusalem initiative provides supportive employment for people navigating mental health challenges while creating connections through cooking, shared meals and community events.

Why is grilled meat considered less healthy?

BY DR. MAYA ROSMAN — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Eating during the holidays is almost non-stop, and it is important to know that the grill is considered a less healthy cooking method. Dr. Maya Rosman with the most recommended meats to eat.

What sobriety actually looks like after the first year

BY IN COOPERATION WITH TOM WHITE — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:34:05 GMT

After the first year of recovery, the challenge often shifts from staying sober to rebuilding relationships, purpose, community and an ordinary life without substances.

Getting out of the routine without losing balance: The healthy guide to Sukkot

BY MOSHE COHEN — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Dr. Sigal Mazor recommends using the Sukkot holiday for family time, more movement, and fewer screens, enjoying food in moderation and choosing pleasant hours and shade for outdoor activities.

Israeli scientists help solve genetic mystery linking hearing loss and gray hair

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:40:58 GMT

Researchers from Tel Aviv University and international partners identified a rare genetic variant that disrupts hearing and may alter hair pigmentation.

'I had not truly come home': Israeli psychologist turns Gaza, Lebanon battlefield trauma into art

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:23:26 GMT

After more than 400 days of reserve duty in Gaza and Lebanon, psychologist Michael Feuerstein turned his battlefield experiences into art exploring trauma, healing, and the journey home.

Nine-year-old dies after contracting brain-eating amoeba after swimming in Kinneret

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:15:47 GMT

According to the ministry, an investigation found that the boy had been swimming at Kursi Beach in the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) about a week before his hospitalization.