Lung health

History in Israel: Rabin Medical performs countries 1,000th lung transplant

The announcement comes after the family of IDF reservist Master Sgt. (res.) Asael Babad donated his organs following his death on January 22, 2026.

Amram Hazan, a lung transplant recipient with Dr. Dror Rosengarten, Deputy Head of the Pulmonology Institute at RMC, and Dr. Osnat Livneh Streichman- Head of the Pulmonology Institute at RMC.
Accurate diagnosis can improve the quality of life for COPD patients

Breakthrough for COPD patients: New treatment significantly reduces dangerous flares

A deep breath.

Zurich team uncovers why a deep breath makes lungs more flexible

 Firefighters try to extinguish a fire which broke out near Moshav Mesilat Zion, April 30, 2025.

Dangers of wildfires: Recognising smoke inhalation, and when to seek help


75-year-old Daniel Galor receives Beilinson's 900th lung transplant

"Until the transplant, I couldn't breathe at all and I was dependent on oxygen 24/7, I could barely walk. I can't believe I received the gift of life for the new year," Galor said.

 Lung transplant recipient Daniel Glaor and the hospital staff

Poor sleep may worsen lung disease more than smoking - study

Flare-ups, which manifest in worsening shortness of breath and cough, may cause irreversible lung damage over time, accelerating disease progression and mortality.

Sleep disorder

How masturbation landed one man in the hospital

Millions of men masturbate daily. It’s a normal activity, totally harmless. But for one man, it didn't end so pleasantly.

Toilet paper

Study finds treatment for critical COVID-19 patients

COVID-19 patients who suffer from ARDS were given a treatment of an anti-inflammatory protein in a phase 2 clinical trial. 

 SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 (illustrative).

Israeli company TytoCare receives CE Mark approval for Lung Sounds Analyzer

The company received the approval for its AI-backed Tyto Lung Sounds Analyzer, which gives health care clinicians vital clinical data necessary for them to monitor, diagnose and treat patients.

 TytoCare’s Lung Sounds Analyzer Software