Medical

IDF overhauls pre-draft medical screening checks during military conscription process with AI

The IDF is overhauling its pre-draft medical screening to streamline the process, remove unnecessary exams, and introduce new tests for better accuracy and efficiency in preparing draft candidates.

Young Israelis arrive to the Israeli army recruitment center at Tel Hashomer, outside of Tel Aviv on March 17, 2020.
Former hostage Alon Ohel performs with Israeli artists during a concert in Tel Aviv, on February 9, 2026.

From national PTSD to national post-traumatic growth: Israel must turn pain to power – opinion

 People gather during protest on January 8, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

Iran used military weapons, targeted 'vital body parts' in protest crackdowns, X-rays show - report

A military helicopter and medical staff from Soroka and Joseftal hospitals evacuate a patient connected to an ECMO machine, February 14, 2026.

WATCH: IDF, Soroka, Joseftal hospitals carry out first-ever ECMO patient evacuation


When case studies matter: Reversing dangerous cholesterol without medication - opinion

An observation of one or more people overcoming the medical odds can invite further study.

Red blood cells (illustrative)

IDF launches medical revolution with AI-PTSD treatment, whole blood drone delivery

The IDF's medical research tech commander updates the Post on post-war developments, as the improvements are settled to help soldiers with PTSD treatment and whole blood delivery in battle field.

IDF helmet developed to get neuro feedback relating to PTSD.

MDA deploys an ambulance every 22 seconds through 2025, with more than 1 million calls

According to their 2025 statistics report, MDA emergency vehicles were dispatched 1,383,026 times.

Magen David Adom vehicles.

Israeli medical team removes 'largest-ever' facial tumor found on fetus

Checkups following the surgery showed “normal healing” and the baby will continue to have follow-ups until her teeth come in, the hospital said.

An ultrasound image of a tumor seen on a fetus (illustrative)

ADHD study uncovers measurable, modifiable brain activity patterns in children

Researchers found that ADHD brain activity is not static. In a trial, a subgroup of children with ADHD showed a shift toward a more typical neural profile following intervention.

A child with ADHD

Israeli firm receives FDA approval to begin clinical trial of chronic corneal edema treatment

The company describes EndoArt as the world’s first synthetic endothelial layer for the treatment of chronic corneal edema.

ENDOART, A synthetic endothelial layer for the treatment of chronic corneal edema.

ZAKA, United Hatzalah send emergency teams to assist victims of Bondi Beach shooting

“This is a brutal terror attack targeting Jews because of their identity. ZAKA operates anywhere in the world where Jews are harmed," said Haim Weingarten, ZAKA’s deputy director of operations.

Two Zaka vans laden with emergency rescue packs in orange colored packagin parked outside departures waiting to make their way to check in.

Israel must confront the growing economic toll of depression - opinion

Depression is costing Israel is costing the country between an estimated NIS 12 billion and NIS 16 billion per year.

The antidepressant drug Prozac, also known as fluoxetine, is seen on a table in Leicester, central England February 26, 2008 in this posed photograph.

How does CAR-T cancer treatment work? - explainer

A rigorous medical journey ends in a breakthrough, in the form of CAR-T therapy, achieving a rare, hard-won cancer-free result.

CAR-T causes less collateral damage to healthy cells than standard chemo.

Dozens rescued in severe flooding as Storm Byron wreaks havoc on Israel

14 Israelis rescued from vehicles across Yavne • Two students injured as tree collapses in Rishon Lezion • Netanya man found dead with severe hypothermia • 19-year-old from Bnei Brak still missing

View of floods in the central city of Yavne, as storm Byron hits Israel, December 11, 2025