Health

Rare Disease Day: “We are here for them, but they need you to be here for them as well"

Nedirim is advancing rights and raising awareness for rare syndromes.

Dana Goldstein: "We want to provide as much support as possible, so that no family is left alone.”
Many women have learned over the years to hide their pain for fear of being perceived as weak or as not functioning properly at home and at work

The reason found: Why pain lasts longer in women than in men

Scientists discovered the daily number of farts

Scientists discovered the daily number of farts – and you’re probably somewhere in the middle

It is possible to completely get rid of the virus

After 40 years of struggle: Scientists approach the greatest goal in medicine


Dr. Maya Rosman: This is the biggest health problem with dried fruits

Dried fruits have an aura of being healthy and natural foods, but the truth is completely different. So how many calories are in one date and in half a pecan, what is better to eat, and how much?

Dried fruits

War trauma can hinder development of children's teeth, study finds

A study conducted by the Maccabident Research Institute found that ongoing national security tensions led to significant changes in the dental and skeletal development of children and teens.

MACCABIDENT’S DR. Doron Haim: Anxiety alters hormonal regulation, which can affect how and when teeth emerge.

The gold everyone is talking about: La Prairie launches essence based on pure gold

La Prairie presents the Pure Gold Revitalising Essence, a pure gold formula that combats hormonal skin changes, restoring radiance, vitality, and youthful glow.

La Prairie PURE GOLD REVITALISING ESSENCE.

Teva Israel, Health Ministry issue recall for Nutrilon Phase 1, Nutrilon AR baby formula

The announcement follows a previous recall of 800-gram packages of Nutrilon Phase 1 due to concerns about the presence of the toxin cereulide.

Baby formula

Israel braces for high air pollution as dust from North Africa impacts air quality

Israel braces for high air pollution this weekend from a dust storm. Health authorities warn sensitive groups to stay indoors and limit outdoor activities until Monday.

Israel's Health Ministry.

Dr. Sivan Mercer reveals: From salmon DNA to biostimulators: The hottest trends in aesthetics

Dr. Sivan Mercer MD

Israeli study: Here’s how nearsightedness in children can be slowed

The worsening of nearsightedness in children has become a global problem. A new Israeli study points to a simple solution that may reduce the future risk of severe eye problems.

A boy wearing glasses

More than half of Israelis take dietary supplements and vitamins, new survey reveals

The two most commonly used supplements are vitamins D, C, and B, and minerals magnesium, iron, and zinc, while 31% of respondents use probiotics, and 25% take omega-3 fatty acids.

The best time to take these supplements is in the morning with food

Israeli Holocaust survivors foregoing medical treatment due to inaccessibility of care, study finds

Increased waiting times, long travel distances, and a lack of nearby physicians are contributing to the lack of medical treatment received by Holocaust survivors in Israel.

Holocaust survivor Moshe David Meir poses for a picture at his home in Jerusalem on January 27, 2025, Meir survived the Birkenau concentration camp during the Holocaust.

How Israel used forensic dental findings to identify last Gaza hostage Ran Gvili - explainer

The method relies on a unique dental structure, past imaging, and existing dental records. It enables an initial determination within a short time, even under harsh conditions.

Israeli police officers pay their respects outside of the Abu Kabir Forensic Institute, as the body of last Israeli hostage arrives in Tel Aviv on January 26, 2026.