Dr. Itay Gal

Dr. Itay Gal is the medical correspondent for Maariv, Ynet, and Yedioth Ahronoth and has published thousands of articles and books and edited and presented news bulletins on the radio and television. His publications led, among other things, to thousands of signatures on an Adi card for organ donation and to the collection of donations for sick children whose lives were saved. In parallel to his journalistic and news work, Dr. Gal is a specialist in pediatrics, sports, and aviation medicine and a graduate student with a master's degree in health systems management at Bar-Ilan University.

Illustration: Heart attack

How to recognize a heart attack in real time – and the pill that can save your life

Glasses simulation. AI-integrated technologies.

Apple leak: Tim cook’s future smart glasses and what they will look like

Drinking water

Must you drink 8 glasses of water a day? The medical truth says otherwise


The mistake people may make when a person is having a seizure – and it could end in disaster

The sight of a person losing consciousness is one of the most frightening there is, but panic will not help. Here is how you can assist and save lives.

Epileptic seizure

A new index challenges BMI: This is what really predicts risk of heart disease

A new study suggests an alternative to BMI for assessing heart failure risk, showing that fat location matters more than overall weight.

A new index challenges BMI

The shadow of Aushchwitz's Angel of Death: The horrors of Dr. Mengele

The blood-soaked history of the twentieth century remembers no darker medical figure than Josef Mengele. His atrocities included the severe torture of twins and people with disabilities.

Josef Mengele. Took pride in his twisted deeds

Tasty, but not a magic cure: The truth about dark chocolate and heart health

Dark chocolate has in recent years gained an almost medicinal status, but there are many variables that influence the positive effect of the sweet on the body.

Dark chocolate

Not just messages: WhatsApp becomes a smart in-car tool

WhatsApp updates its interface for Apple CarPlay systems. It now allows easier management of calls and contacts. The move comes about a week after ChatGPT was integrated into the driving system.

WhatsApp. A series of updates in recent months.

More expensive, more processed: The paradox of a “gluten-free” diet you may fall into

Avoiding gluten is a global trend, but not essential for weight loss. Dr. Itay Gal explains how to build healthy eating habits without giving up dough.

Foods containing gluten

Tired of economy class but can’t afford business? United has found a solution

Starting in 2027: United Airlines unveils a new concept that will allow economy passengers to turn three seats into a semi-flat bed-like surface - more space without paying for premium cabins.

Seats that open into a bed. United Relax.

$80 for the perfect selfie: The accessory changing phone photography

Insta360 introduces a new accessory that lets users take selfies with the rear camera using a small touchscreen, offering higher quality and faster response for content creators.

Snap.

This is how you will identify a stroke before it is too late

In emergency medicine, one phrase guides stroke treatment: "Time equals brain." Every minute without care kills millions of nerve cells and reduces recovery chances.

Illustration: Arm test for stroke identification

Instagram on the way to a subscription revolution: Paid features revealed

A new service called “Instagram Plus” is being tested, offering extended Stories, anonymous viewing, and advanced analytics not previously available to users.

Instagram. Beyond the Big Screen.