Women

Women hit far harder than men by October 7 war media overload - study

Researchers looked at what happens when people absorb trauma indirectly, through constant exposure to disturbing images, videos, and stories. They call it “secondary trauma.”

A WOMAN lies in bed, looking at her phone.
Women’s Health Mobile Unit.

Meuhedet’s women’s health mobile increases early detection of breast cancer

The Jewish Quarter in Jerusalem's Old City invites a stroll.

Lessons about life I learned on a  Jerusalem rooftop - opinion

Interior designer Aliza Cohen, Delkoub Wardrobes.

Style, precision, and passion: A peek into the wardrobe every woman dreams of


Cheers to stronger bones? The surprising health benefits of beer for women

Beer is the most popular alcoholic drink among Israelis, typically associated with men – yet studies show it may actually benefit women's health the most. So, what beer are you drinking?

 Just don't over do it. Beer has some health benefits

DNA analysis reveals 9,000-years-old women-led society in Turkey

Study finds women and girls were key figures in Neolithic settlement, with maternal lineage shaping household burials.

 DNA analysis reveals 9,000-years-old women-led society in Turkey.

The choice to be child-free: Two Israeli women share thoughts, regrets on not having kids

Those who decide not to have children do so from a mosaic of different feelings, fears, considerations, pressures, and ideals. The Magazine sat down with two such women.

 An illustrative image of a woman drinking coffee.

MHRA urges women on weight loss drugs to use birth control after reports of surprise pregnancies

Women are reporting unintended pregnancies despite contraceptive use while using weight-loss injections like ozempic.

 MHRA warns women using weight loss drugs to use effective contraception due to unintended pregnancies. Illustration.

When Israeli FemTech meets East Asia

Israeli pride in Hong Kong: Shelly Bloch presented Israeli innovation at Asia’s health summit and in a new Israeli technology innovation pavilion in the field of health.

 Shelly Bloch

Study of 47,000 women since 1984 finds coffee key to healthy aging

Women who drank one to three cups of caffeinated coffee daily in midlife had higher chances of 'healthy aging', reaching 70 without major diseases or cognitive impairments.

 Study of 47,000 women since 1984 finds coffee key to healthy aging

From pre-army program to festival: Three young women revive the feminine spirit of the Galilee

Doron, Gali, and Ella joined a Mechina in Sde Nehemia, felt the region’s trauma, and chose to act. They’re launching a women’s festival with workshops, a fair, and dancing to revive the Galilee.

 Initiators of the "Returning to the Galilee" Festival

Invest in women: Why gender equality matters for Israel’s future – opinion

There is a large emphasis on family values in Israel, which can lead to detrimental effects for women in leadership roles.

 There is a high demand for combat roles among women in the November-December 2023 draft

New study reveals pregnant women in Viking society depicted as warriors

A silver figurine from a 10th-century burial depicts a pregnant woman wearing a helmet, challenging traditional views.

 New study reveals pregnant women in Viking society depicted as warriors.

The ‘flower in the trash’: An Egyptian exile’s fight for truth and freedom - interview

Dalia Ziada: If we want to bring peace to the Middle East, there are three key players they need to focus on and find ways to make them work together: Israel, Egypt, and Jordan.

 Dalia Ziada