Women's health

Can 'being a b****' really prevent autoimmune disease? Viral meme may hold some truth

Despite doctors affirming that suddenly being mean definitely can’t heal illness, the women of the internet have taken the meme and run with it.

A woman consults with her doctor; illustrative.
The test that could save millions of women from chemotherapy and is available in Israel

The test that could save millions of women from chemotherapy and is available in Israel

Experts claim that today it is increasingly clear that blood pressure affects women differently

The silent killer reaches women as early as age 30

Depression is not a temporary bad mood or a short period of sadness, but a significant mood disorder that may affect daily routine, everyday functioning, and relationships

Study finds – women experience depression at twice the rate of men


Women’s care products and dietary supplements

Multivitamin, collagen and beauty gummies in a special package that emphasizes women’s health, energy and daily care.

Women’s care products and dietary supplements by Altman

New Israeli-led AI model to predict chemotherapy benefit in breast cancer

Technion researchers part of international study that validates fast, accessible alternative to genomic tests using routine pathology samples.

Cancer Cell Spread and oncology or Malignant Cancerous Growth and Metastasis anatomy concept as growing tumor cells and Malignancy disease spreading metastasized as a 3D illustration.

The menu that promises to make life easier for many women

Endometriosis is a common, complex gynecological disease, and beyond medical treatments, dietary changes may help reduce pain, boost energy and influence its course.

Illustration: Endometriosis

This is how to adapt nutrition to the changes the body undergoes

Our body changes over the years – especially the female body. A clinical dietitian explains what is important to eat at every stage – and also gives ideas for particularly nutritious meals.

Women’s nutrition should be adapted to the age one is in

This disease disguises itself as other illnesses, but it is definitely not funny

Lupus is a disease that primarily affects women – and part of its challenge – besides the complicated symptoms – is its complex diagnosis. Here is everything you need to know.

Lupus is a disease that primarily affects women

From age 18 to 80: The disorder many women manage to hide

This week marks Eating Disorders Awareness Week, and it is an excellent opportunity to understand what lies behind the disorder, who is at risk – And why it is a much heavier issue than food.

What lies behind the eating disorders

Obesity, hormones, and self-image: The syndrome no one talks about

1 in 10 women of reproductive age suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome, which can cause, among other things, weight gain. Diagnosis and treatment can change the picture.

Sometimes it's just a syndrome

LEM laboratory marks milestone in HPV screening as Israel pushes earlier cervical cancer detection

Mor Institute Group and Clalit-affiliated lab says its HPV molecular test identifies 14 high-risk strains, with a self-sampling option expected across the country.

A medical worker and a uterus (illustrative).

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.

Ice bath enthusiasts? The critical danger you don’t know about — and who is most exposed to it

The hottest trend of the past year exposes some of those who practice it to a real, existential danger. A physician explains who must be careful and what the early warning signs are.

Ice bath