Medicine

Nine-month-old baby rushed to Shaare Zedek after choking, passes away despite resuscitation efforts

Despite successfully removing the foreign object from the baby’s throat, doctors were unable to stabilize her condition.

Illustrative image of a baby girl to frame story of 9-month-old who died in Shaare Zedek after choking. February, 2026.
In a bag in the summer it is less good

An expert warns: These are the places where you must not store medications

Prof. John Loike (R), Prof Alan Kadish (M), and Rabbi Tzvi Flaum (L)

New study examines debate over brain-dead pregnant women kept on ventilator

James Van Der Beek attends a premiere in Hollywood, May 14, 2025; illustrative.

The causes of rising colon cancer, the disease that caused James Van Der Beek's death - explainer


Israeli nurse arrested on suspicion of abusing three-year-old, causing two leg fractures

The suspect, a nurse of about 15 years with no prior criminal record, was detained on suspicion of abusing a helpless minor and causing serious injury.

A nurse walks through the corridors of the sterile ward at the Timone pediatric hospital in Marseille on January 23, 2026. (Illustrative)

Residue from Roman vial reveals first evidence of ancient physicians' use of fecal medicine - study

The vial, also known as an unguentarium, is commonly believed to have held perfumes or cosmetic oils.

Unguentarium, 4th-5th century AD. Creator: Unknown.February 8, 2026.

Cell-based implant offers new hope for diabetes management, Technion study shows

The study, which is peer-reviewed and published in Science introduces a “living, cell-based implant” that works as a pancreas and is protected against immune rejection by a novel system.

Technion–Israel Institute of Technology

Mendelovich says Israel should remain in WHO until alternative is set up

He stressed the necessity of the WHO, explaining that “it’s important to understand that the WHO operates in areas where we have no alternatives.”

  The World Health Organization (WHO) logo is seen near its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, February 2, 2023.

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

Dr. Sivan Mercer MD

Israeli mathematician uses AI to decode human immune system

How an Israeli mathematician is using AI to decode the human immune system and transform patient treatment

Noam Solomon, CEO of Immunai, is using AI technology to map a key part of the human physiology – the immune system – and help discover and develop therapeutics that will ultimately save lives.

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Emory University removes Iranian official Larijani's daughter from medical faculty - report

Dr. Fatemeh Ardeshir-Larijani was previously listed on the Emory University School of Medicine's website as an assistant professor in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology.

Protesters demand the removal of Fatemeh Ardeshir-Larijani from Emory's medical department, January 2026.

LEM laboratory of the Mor Institute Group announces its one-millionth HPV test

The molecular HPV test, replacing the Pap test, allows early detection of high-risk HPV strains. LEM Lab expands testing, including self-tests, to fight cervical cancer.

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Why AI alone won’t cut it in healthcare

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