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The love trap: AI relationships won't break your heart – but they might cost you the real thing

BY HADASSAH FIDLER — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:50:40 GMT

Although AI platforms have introduced safeguards against promoting violence or self-harm, other psychological risks remain - particularly the distortion of expectations about real relationships.

Elderly man dies from West Nile Virus as infected mosquitoes are found in central Israel

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:01:28 GMT

The patient developed symptoms in July and was hospitalized due to complications from the disease. As of Thursday, three other patients remain hospitalized in good condition.

Moovit unveils new function to maximize walking, 'biohacks' based on Bar-Ilan University research

BY KEREN SETTON/THE MEDIA LINE — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:30:14 GMT

A route option inspired by research at Bar-Ilan University aims to help public transportation users increase their daily activity without adding time to their commute.

Eating almond butter by the spoonful? Dr. Maya Rosman has something important you should know

BY DR. MAYA ROSMAN — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Nut, almond, and seed butters are considered foods rich in important nutritional components. So why is it still worth paying attention to quantities, and is homemade spread better than store-bought?

SIL204 treatment may help immune system attack KRAS-driven tumors, research finds - exclusive

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:38:25 GMT

This comes just after SIL204 advanced into Phase 2/3 clinical evaluation at the end of July, beginning its first clinical trial at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.

Assuta, Microsoft develop AI medical assistant to reduce relieve doctors' documentation tasks

BY DR. ITAY GAL — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:35:50 GMT

The AI assistant is intended to read the medical record and present key information before a patient meeting, and listen to and transcribe the conversation during the meeting.

Why has absorption become one of the most important topics in the world of dietary supplements?

BY IN COOPERATION WITH ECOSUPP — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:59:14 GMT

New tool designed to detect biases hidden in medical AI data sets, identifies flaws in training

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:08:12 GMT

"We train models to be the most predictive, but we have zero control over what the model uses to make the prediction," AI-assisted medicine expert Unberath added.

Overusing skincare products, overdressing, and improper heat exposure can harm newborn skin

BY WALLA! HEALTH — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT

The Israeli summer can be harsh on newborns' delicate skin. A pediatric dermatology expert explains how overdressing, excess skincare products, and heat exposure can cause irritation and rashes.

CDC expands largest known cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states - report

BY REUTERS — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:51:14 GMT

US cyclosporiasis cases have reached record levels this year, with the current epidemic among the largest foodborne illness outbreaks in recent US history.

The power of "Agile Philanthropy" in times of crisis

BY ERAN ZIMRIN — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:15:40 GMT

Agile philanthropic partners provide the speed, flexibility, and sustained commitment required to solve complex social crises in real time

MDMA-assisted psychotherapy reduces PTSD in 80% of soldiers, Israeli study finds

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:02:24 GMT

While under the influence of MDMA, patients are believed to be able to engage with traumatic memories while experiencing emotional regulation, trust, and psychological safety.

A 27-kg. load on the neck: The hidden cost of smartphone use

BY GALI ZELTZER — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Sound like we're exaggerating? This is the load placed on your neck the more you bend – and these are the long-term damages it can cause.

AI in sperm selection: Changing the future of IVF

BY PROF. ZEEV SHOHAM — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:01:39 GMT

The next major advance in IVF may come from learning how to extract information that has been sitting under the microscope all along

No time to retire: Why growing older does not have to mean slowing down

BY ALAN ROSENBAUM — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:02:59 GMT

Growing older should not mean withdrawing from life. By protecting our health, challenging our minds, and staying connected, we can continue to grow, learn, and find purpose at any age.

Jerusalem teacher’s vision improved from 10% to 90% after Hadassah surgery

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:48:10 GMT

Surgeons implanted donor corneal tissue to treat severe keratoconus, allowing the 38-year-old teacher to resume driving and working

Israeli law mandating graphic warning images on all smoking products takes effect

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:20:12 GMT

CEO of the Israel Cancer Association, Moshe Bar Haim, called the legislation "a very dramatic milestone in the fight against smoking," which claims more than 1,000 lives in Israel every month.

Israeli surgeons use customized 3D implant to replace sternum, ribs in patient with rare cancer

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:05:40 GMT

"Rare cases require creative solutions," Dr. Peysakhovich said, adding that just a few years ago, this solution simply wouldn't have been available.

A mental health reset: How to manage phone habits, sleep, and relationships to improve life

BY DR. BATYA L. LUDMAN — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 01:48:07 GMT

Living longer is not enough. By changing our habits, strengthening our relationships, and choosing gratitude and purpose, we can protect our mental health and live better as we age.

Does smoking outside protect your children from cigarette smoke? Israeli study says no

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:35:15 GMT

'Many parents believe that smoking outdoors protects their children,” said Prof. Ariel Tarasiuk. 'Our findings suggest that this is not always the case.'

Some parts of your body age faster than others, Israeli study finds

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:34:39 GMT

Hebrew University researchers say the discovery could pave the way for new cancer treatments and earlier detection of dozens of diseases.

Israel urges mosquito control after West Nile virus detected in South

BY DR. ITAY GAL — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:17:23 GMT

The Health Ministry and Environmental Protection Ministry urged the public to report mosquito hazards or sources of standing water in public areas to their local authority’s 106 hotline.

Israeli scientists launch worlds-first clinical trial for experimental pancreatic cancer treatment

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:28:58 GMT

The Israeli-developed treatment uses RNA molecules to silence mutated KRAS genes and will be tested alongside standard therapy in patients with locally advanced disease.

The next revolution in medicine isn't about living longer. It's about living better

BY RONNIE ROSENMAN AND IN COOPERATION WITH MEUHEDET — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:31:23 GMT

Dr. Sivan Berger Achituv, "We're not trying to help people live to 120. We're trying to give them more healthy years. We want to move longevity medicine from private clinics to the wider public"

New bachelor's degree to train students in trauma treatment through surf therapy

BY RONNIE ROSENMAN — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:16:56 GMT

This represents an effort to institutionalize knowledge accumulated not in laboratories but through thousands of encounters between therapists, waves and people searching for steadier ground.

Technion scientists receive grants for cancer research on pregnancy, heart disease, recurrence

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:08:06 GMT

Professor Irit Ben Aharon received a Research Professorship grant to support her research into the effects of chemotherapy administered to pregnant women on their children.

Longevity: A mathematician’s perspective on society

BY DR. GAIL GILBOA FREEDMAN AND IN COLLABORATION WITH SAPIR ACADEMIC COLLEGE — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:07:40 GMT

"Longer life does not necessarily mean a better society"

Rabies cases tripled over past years as wild animals move into urban areas, Health Ministry says

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:08:05 GMT

The ministry is “very concerned” over rabies, which has shown an “alarming increase” in wild animals, some of whom are reaching urban areas, including jackals in Tel Aviv and wild boars in Haifa.

Exclusively breastfeeding infants linked to higher allergy rates in young children, study finds

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:08:15 GMT

Children who were exclusively breastfed had an 82% higher risk in the first year, 62% at age two, and 54% at age three.

WHO releases new guidelines to prevent drowning as 2.5 meter waves expected in Israel

BY DR. ITAY GAL — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 23:38:30 GMT

According to WHO data, about 300,000 people die from drowning every year. Children and young people under the age of 29 account for 57% of all victims.