Health

Post-summer pigmentation? These are the mistakes you are making

Even using sunscreen does not guarantee full protection against pigmentation spots. Yafa Maximov explains what may lie behind the phenomenon and which mistakes to avoid.

A woman with pigmentation applying cream.
In a laboratory, during the process of creating an organ. Aryeh Batt of Precise Bio.

He was told his idea was science fiction: Now the tissue he printed restored people's sight

Illustration: The third age.

Who decided when the third age begins? 7 signs that it's time to listen to the body

Israeli doctors perform cardiac catheterizations at Hadassah Ein Karem Hospital, in Jerusalem, on January 20, 2020.

Right-wing Knesset candidate alleges Arab takeover of Israeli healthcare, drawing backlash


Forest medicine is the next big thing

A new study examined whether forest medicine intervention in participants recognized by the Defense Ministry improves their condition. The result: 70% showed a trend of improvement.

Forest medicine in Israel.

Schneider Children's Medical Center established a program for children facing school anxiety

For children with school anxiety, returning to the classroom can cause real distress. Schneider Children's Medical Center developed a two-week program to strengthen their sense of capability.

At Schneider, a unique program was developed designed to assist children and adolescents dealing with avoidance and emotional difficulties, including school anxiety.

Pope Leo announces upcoming surgery for small growth on lung

Leo told pilgrims in St. Peter's Square for his weekly Sunday prayer that the growth was "well-contained" and caught at an early stage.

Pope Leo celebrates Mass marking the start of the academic year at the Pontifical Universities in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, October 8, 2026.

A small change that affects the brain: How to survive daylight saving time smoothly

Soon the clock will move back one hour, but our biological clock does not always synchronize at the same speed. A doctor explains what happens to the body during the transition to winter time.

How to survive daylight saving time smoothly

Working toward the hamburger: A mental and physical journey between starving and satiety

I will have that hamburger someday. And when I do, it won’t be “to die for.” It will be to live for.

Man with cutlery and plate on beige background.

Premature birth may cause lifelong kidney damage, Israeli researchers find

A joint Australian-Israeli study identifies how premature birth disrupts kidney development, potentially leaving babies with a lifelong shortage of vital filtration units.

Doctors at Rambam Hospital use a new method for providing respiratory assistance to premature babies.

'It's a death sentence for the Kinneret': The battle over signs warning of brain-eating amoeba

Tiberias Mayor Yossi Nava attacks the Health Ministry's demand to post warning signs at Sea of Galilee beaches following the death of a child infected with Naegleria fowleri.

The child who died from the amoeba swam here. Kursi Beach on the Kinneret.

After the holidays, before the mistakes: What really works for weight loss?

There are many common myths regarding health improvement and weight loss, and studies over the years have shown a different reality. Here are some of the common mistakes.

Weight loss.

The morning habit that helps your health – but severely harms your teeth

Lemon water has become the symbol of a healthy morning routine, but the high acidity of the lemon is liable to damage tooth enamel with frequent and improper use.

Lemon water

Why is everyone losing hair and what can be done?

Increased shedding can appear during the transition season, but not all shedding is necessarily seasonal. Dr. Sivan Mercer, a dermatology specialist, explains what lies behind the phenomenon.

Why is everyone losing hair and what can be done?