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This clown eats bubbles, cracks jokes to help Israeli children recover from trauma

BY DEBORAH DANAN/JTA — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:18:48 GMT

Israel is a global leader in medical clowning, a field that has grown in need since Oct. 7.

Tel Aviv resident diagnosed with West Nile fever, first case in summer 2026, Health Ministry says

BY DR. ITAY GAL — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:41:09 GMT

The Health Ministry confirmed Israel’s first West Nile fever case of 2026, while officials said the location where the Tel Aviv resident was infected remains unconfirmed.

Hair transplant clinics in Dubai: Treatments, techniques, and top providers

BY IN COOPERATION WITH ROYAL CLINIC DUBAI — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:29:43 GMT

Considering a hair transplant in Dubai? Discover leading clinics, modern FUE and DHI techniques, treatment benefits, and essential tips to help you make an informed decision about hair restoration.

What happened to the brains of people who ate an avocado every day for half a year?

BY WALLA! HEALTH — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Avocados are considered one of the healthiest foods, but when researchers examined whether eating them daily improves brain function, the results managed to surprise even them.

Dr. Maya Rosman recommends this summer fruit

BY DR. MAYA ROSMAN — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:00:01 GMT

They are beautiful and delicious, but also healthy. This is what cherries can do for your health.

Creating healing through art

BY ALAN ROSENBAUM AND IN COLLABORATION WITH ONO ACADEMIC COLLEGE — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:38:59 GMT

How Ono International School's English-language master's program in visual art therapy is preparing a new generation of therapists.

Sheba opens trauma treatment space in the heart of nature

BY AVICHAY CHAIM — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT

The new center, the Fifth Element, which opened at the Sheba Rehabilitation Hospital, offers an innovative treatment combining nature, psychotherapy, bodywork, and community.

Oxford begins first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine, Germany treats infected US citizen

BY REUTERS — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:05:18 GMT

Recruitment for the vaccination trial has begun, with vaccinations expected to start in the coming weeks • US citizen becomes second to be treated in German hospital • Total DRC cases rise to 1,926

US healthcare watchdog announces $5.56 b. in expected savings despite administration fraud claims

BY REUTERS — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:16:39 GMT

The decline complicates the Trump administration's portrayal of an unprecedented crackdown on healthcare fraud.

How will you know if a mosquito bite is dangerous?

BY DR. ANNA BRAMELI — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Anyone who has spent more than five minutes outside knows – the mosquitoes are here, and they are vicious. A doctor explains what can be done and how to lower the panic?

Trauma is a reality, but hope is a strategy

BY ERAN ZIMRIN — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:23:32 GMT

Hope is a rigorous, strategic framework built on early intervention, structured support, and a collective refusal to let trauma dictate a child's future.

The component linked to anxiety is found in every fruit

BY WALLA! HEALTH — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Fructose is naturally found in fruits and vegetables, and a new study suggests that when part of it is not digested properly, it can affect not only the stomach, but also the brain.

Former soccer players show brain changes but no cognitive decline, researchers find

BY REUTERS — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:33:55 GMT

The study, by researchers at Imperial College London, included 142 former players aged between 30 and 60 and compared them to 56 similarly aged healthy people with no history of contact sports.

Jerusalem partially saves historic Bikur Cholim building after backlash over haredi seminary plan

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 22:29:33 GMT

Opponents propose turning it into a cultural or arts center, heritage campus, performance venue, cafes and community spaces, or a museum on Jerusalem medicine and preservation.

Male fertility crisis? Israeli global study finds 54% drop in testosterone levels over five decades

BY DR. ITAY GAL — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:43:57 GMT

A large meta-analysis, studying five decades, has found a dramatic and sustained decline in testosterone levels among men, raising concerns that the male fertility crisis is deeply misunderstood.

Tire particles may contaminate crops and enter food chain, Israeli study finds

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:53:13 GMT

Around the world, some 1.5 billion tires are produced each year, and tire-wear particles are increasingly recognized as one of the largest sources of microplastic pollution.

Breakthrough Israeli study finds potential path to reversing hearing loss

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:52:22 GMT

The researchers identified a unique biological mechanism that could enable the regeneration of sensory hair cells in the inner ear – a process previously thought to be impossible in humans.

Esther Marcus helped Israelis recover from October 7 - then she became a war widow

BY ALAN ROSENBAUM — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:38:30 GMT

Esther Marcus, a Kibbutz Alumim resident and therapist, helped establish resilience centers for survivors while coping with the sudden death of her husband, Stevie, after October 7.

After the IDF mistakenly killed her son in Gaza, Yotam Haim's mother chose forgiveness and hope

BY ALAN ROSENBAUM — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:36:40 GMT

Two-and-a-half years since her son’s death, Iris Haim is actively engaged in the development of a project that is directly tied to the essence of her son – Beit Yotam.

Shared vulnerability: Addressing child abuse in diverse Israeli communities

BY ERAN ZIMRIN — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:58:08 GMT

Our children's futures depend entirely on our willingness to build bridges of trust, unique to every neighborhood, across Israel.

Poison apples: The danger hiding inside your favorite fruits

BY DR. ITAY GAL — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:39:24 GMT

Inside some of the sweetest fruits hides a chemical defense mechanism the plant developed for itself, and it is found precisely in the part most of us never eat: the seed or pit.

Hydrotherapy center sees 300% interest increase as Post-war children plagued by bedwetting, anxiety

BY AZRIEL MOSKOWITZ — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:22:05 GMT

Many children have experienced traumatic responses since the war began, which can manifest in anxiety, speech disorders, and other blockages.

Want to be happier? Slow down and reconnect with your family

BY BATYA L. LUDMAN — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:27:36 GMT

A long-delayed family visit and a new grandchild frame a journey shaped by loss, healing, and renewed appreciation.

Ben-Gurion University study finds step speed may predict longevity in older adults -study

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 22:29:38 GMT

While medical care usually measures life expectancy through chronological age or the number of chronic illnesses, physical indicators like walking speed seem to be strong indicators of health.

Tel Aviv University study reveals how tumors hijack immune cells to fuel cancer growth and spread

BY THE MEDIA LINE STAFF — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:35:01 GMT

The research focused on macrophages, immune cells responsible for removing damaged and dead cells from the body.

Innovative saliva test launches in Israel to screen for dozens of hereditary diseases

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:03:29 GMT

The once-in-a-lifetime test screens 173 genes linked to hereditary cancers, cardiovascular conditions, metabolic diseases and other serious disorders.

Dr. Koray Erdoğan: “The Long Hair FUE technique has revolutionized modern hair transplantation”

BY IN COOPERATION WITH LINKUILD — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:45:33 GMT

Afeka College's 'Quiet Tent': A space to cope and heal during a time of war, pain, and stress

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:36:27 GMT

The space was created in response to the growing mental health challenges facing students in Israel since the October 7 attacks and the continued reserve duty that has impacted the student body.

Medical journal retracts paper on Amgen’s Tavneos drug trial after FDA findings

BY REUTERS — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:41:03 GMT

An Amgen spokesperson said it "takes scientific integrity seriously and respects the role of journals in upholding the peer review process."

A new Israeli technology used at Rambam Hospital helped free a man from dependence on painkillers

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:46:26 GMT

A breakthrough treatment was carried out at Rambam Medical Center, where specialists helped wean a man who had been taking about 130 painkiller pills a day in just 20 minutes.