Health

Israel braces for high air pollution as dust from North Africa impacts air quality

Israel braces for high air pollution this weekend from a dust storm. Health authorities warn sensitive groups to stay indoors and limit outdoor activities until Monday.

Israel's Health Ministry.
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Dr. Sivan Mercer reveals: From salmon DNA to biostimulators: The hottest trends in aesthetics

A boy wearing glasses

Israeli study: Here’s how nearsightedness in children can be slowed

The best time to take these supplements is in the morning with food

More than half of Israelis take dietary supplements and vitamins, new survey reveals


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New study points to genetic ‘Achilles’ Heel’ in cancer cells

Researchers explained to TPS-IL that the same genetic machinery that allows tumors to grow at extremely high speed may also damage their DNA, exposing new vulnerabilities for future treatments.

3d illustration of cancer cells on background of DNA strands.

Knesset advances bill granting October 7 victims unlimited mental health treatment

The bill was sponsored by MK Merav Michaeli and Moshe Gafni and passed unanimously, with 19 Knesset members voting in favor and none opposed.

Bereaved families and opposition MKs formed a separate committee meeting in the Knesset in protest of the first debate advancing the government bill that aims to establish a politically appointed committee to investigate the failures surrounding the October 7 attacks.

Dr. Maya Rosman reveals: This is what is recommended to eat before bedtime

This is an excellent opportunity to talk about one of the most common, tasty, and convenient fruits there is – and its benefits especially in the evening hours, for most healthy people.

How many bananas can you eat in a day?

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).

FDA clears AI model to triage urgent CT findings, Israeli firm says

Aidoc won FDA clearance for a 'foundation model' clinical AI that triages 14 abdomen-CT indications in one workflow, aiming to surface urgent findings faster amid ED crowding and imaging backlogs.

(Illustrative) A doctor uses AI for a medical screening.

Psychotherapist explains: Why are there more sex addicts after October 7?

The events of October 7 and the war led to a quiet rise in compulsive behaviors, including sex addiction – a mental phenomenon that can be understood and treated, without shame and without guilt.

Research estimates worldwide indicate that about 3%–5% of the general population may meet criteria for sex addiction

This supplement is good for dieting – but only if you take it a quarter of an hour before eating

Everyone already knows that dietary fiber regulates the digestive system – but nutritionists emphasize when to take their supplements in order to lose weight.

Fiber supplement

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

Women’s Health Mobile Unit.

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