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Could Ozempic make the Yom Kippur fast easier? Here’s what researchers found

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 22:43:59 GMT

In an August Hadassah Magazine article, a 46-year-old New York mother identified as Beth described getting through Yom Kippur services without thinking about food after starting a GLP-1 medication.

Enduring the tragedy of loss, Israeli families of suicide victims struggle to find a path to life

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:54:22 GMT

Bishvil Hahayim was officially founded in 2000, but founders worked for several years beforehand to create an organization that would help families and prevent these calamities.

Unauthorized weight loss supplement containing banned ingredient leads to hospitalization

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:43:55 GMT

Laboratory tests conducted by the ministry found that the product contains the active ingredient sibutramine, a pharmaceutical substance banned in Israel and multiple other countries.

Bill Gates: Anti-vaccine attitudes in rich countries makes herd immunity for measles impossible

BY REUTERS — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:40:12 GMT

Gates said that vaccine hesitancy had at least not spread to lower-income countries, where measles can be much deadlier than in richer countries due to malnutrition and healthcare gaps.

Blood test found to detect lung cancer with nearly 93% accuracy for average cost of $60 - study

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:07:07 GMT

The test involves using a dedicated chip and fluorescence analysis, in which fragments of cell-free DNA in the blood are examined for distinct methylation patterns.

A long history of baldness from the Leviticus to modern Istanbul

BY IN COOPERATION WITH TOM WHITE — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:42:40 GMT

A long history of baldness from the Leviticus to modern Istanbul.

Definium's LSD-based drug lowers anxiety in second successful late-stage study

BY REUTERS — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:29:10 GMT

A single 100-microgram dose of DT120, a fast-dissolving tablet of lysergide, the chemical name for the psychedelic drug LSD, reduced scores on an anxiety scale by 9.8 points after 12 weeks.

Music festival survivors, victims' relatives discuss PTSD, substance abuse, mental health effects

BY MILLA WOLMAN — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:34:46 GMT

A public event commemorating Hamas's October 7 massacre united over 500 individuals as they addressed PTSD, substance abuse, and other mental health effects after surviving or losing relatives.

How does breathing alter the brain? Inside the science of sighs with a world-leading neuroscientist

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 07:49:49 GMT

You are doing it right now, and until I mentioned it, you were not aware of it. We all take breathing for granted. We tend to think of it as the body’s background software.

New robot helps Israeli surgeons crush kidney stones without the splash

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 07:48:59 GMT

But now there is an even better method to crush kidney stones, and Israel is one of only about 11 countries around the world that have the new technology.

Cancer cases among 9/11 survivors surge nearly 25 years later - report

BY MAYA ZANGER-SHAMIR — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 02:10:37 GMT

First responders and other New Yorkers who were near Ground Zero that day have also reported a range of other conditions, including respiratory illnesses, mental health impacts, and dementia.

Children survivors of 9/11 attacks to finally get a major health study

BY REUTERS — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:47:11 GMT

Major questions remain about whether exposure to the toxins and the trauma on 9/11 and afterward increased their long-term health risks, according to scientists.

Rebuilding the mind after battle: How FIDF is revolutionizing trauma care for Israel’s veterans

BY ELLIOT HELLER AND IN COOPERATION WITH FIDF — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:02:56 GMT

From nationwide mental health clinics to dedicated reserve family support, FIDF is establishing a long-term safety net for combat veterans and their loved ones.

The Israel Public Health Association’s bet on what comes next

BY ALAN ROSENBAUM — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:01:51 GMT

Chief executive, Yasmin Nahum, is trying to meet a surge in wartime trauma, youth substance use, and prescription-opioid dependence with programs the state has not yet absorbed.

Not only sweet: What can a teaspoon of honey really do for the body?

BY ALONA BENJAMIN — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT

It has starred on the holiday table for generations, but in recent years honey has also sparked renewed interest in hospitals and in research. Some interesting facts about honey.

Health Ministry advances regulations requiring iodine enrichment for table salt

BY AVIHAI CHIIM — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:53:39 GMT

According to Health Ministry data, about 60% of children and 85% of pregnant women tested in Israel were found to have an iodine deficiency.

Making Aliyah? Your healthcare plan should begin before the flight

BY IN COOPERATION WITH LEUMIT HEALTH SERVICES — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:02:41 GMT

Medical records, medication continuity and a plan for children’s care can make the move to Israel safer and far less stressful.

Man receives human kidney transplant after surviving 271 days with gene-edited pig organ

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:55:44 GMT

Andrews was 66, had end-stage kidney disease, no suitable living donor, and a long anticipated wait time for a deceased donor when he underwent surgery in 2025 to receive a kidney from a pig.

Nine-year-old boy in serious condition after infection caused by brain-eating amoeba

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:51:58 GMT

The boy was hospitalized with swelling in his brain and was subsequently sedated and ventilated in intensive care at Rambam Hospital. A Kinneret swim event was postponed following the case.

Brain drain: Israel’s medical exodus grows as nearly 1,400 doctors leave inside three years

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:00:45 GMT

In 2023, 416 doctors left Israel for at least one year, compared with 530 in 2024 and a preliminary estimate of 419 in 2025.

The second year: Anticipating the Jewish High Holidays after experiencing grief and loss

BY DR. BATYA L. LUDMAN — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:22:51 GMT

Some days are easier than others, and thankfully, while occurring infrequently, there are times when I feel angry, sad, mad, frustrated, and a host of other less positive feelings.

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, Israeli scientists find carp can resist a deadly virus

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:41:41 GMT

For carp farmers around the world, the holiday favorite has a serious enemy: they are susceptible to several serious viral, parasitic, and bacterial diseases that can reduce their numbers.

Straight from the horse’s mouth: New Israeli AI helps horses tell us when they are in pain

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:41:14 GMT

The research found a solution to an enduring challenge in both veterinary and human medicine: how to identify pain and distress in individuals who cannot communicate what they are experiencing.

Health funds launch flu vaccination campaigns as supplies gradually reach clinics

BY AVIHAI CHIIM — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:58:46 GMT

Health officials are urging the public to get vaccinated early, warning of high infection rates among children and the risk of complications.

When health systems fail, experience matters: Dr. Haregewoyn's 30-year leadership argument

BY IN COOPERATION WITH DR. MOSES HAREGEWOYN — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:56:56 GMT

After three decades leading public health programs, Dr. Moses Haregewoyn argues that experience, accountability and operational expertise are essential to building resilient health systems.

Warriors of Israel rebrands as over 90,000 wounded Israeli veterans need lifelong care, community

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:20:17 GMT

The organization is the official US branch of the Zahal Disabled Veterans Organization, established after the War of Independence with the goal of rehabilitating wounded soldiers.

Health Ministry investigating another suspected Ebola case after traveler returns from DR Congo

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:26:47 GMT

The person will be treated in isolation under procedures for handling high-risk infectious diseases and will be transferred to Ichilov Hospital.

Top 10 hair transplant clinics in Turkey (2026): Ranked by technique, safety and results

BY IN COOPERATION WITH DR. TERZILER EXCLUSIVE CLINIC — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:36:41 GMT

A 2026 ranking of the top 10 hair transplant clinics in Turkey, compared by technique, doctor involvement, accreditation and graft survival.

Israeli surgeons use custom 3D-printed implant to remove tumor deemed inoperable

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:04:44 GMT

Mark was diagnosed where he lived in Russia, and due to the location and the spread, global specialists classified the tumor as inoperable.

Targeted antibiotic gel helps 80% of pilot patients avoid foot amputation, Jerusalem trial finds

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:17:36 GMT

GentaGel’s biodegradable treatment releases antibiotics directly at infection sites for up to 60 days; the company is pursuing further trials and an FDA regulatory pathway.