Medical

Majority of Israeli healthcare workers use Whatsapp professionally despite privacy risks - study

The study argues that current guidance largely focuses on prohibitions and warnings, without offering a practical alternative that can compete with WhatsApp’s speed and ease of use.

WhatsApp users.
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The 2026 guide to the best hair transplant in Turkey and medical standards

“An overview of leading hair transplant clinics in Turkey based on transparency, experience, and clinical approach.”

Top 10 hair transplant clinics in Turkey — 2026 industry review

(From R) MALI RUBINSTEIN; Orit Horn; President Isaac Herzog; Galit Shebo Mahasri; and Prof. Pia Raanani.

Israel’s hospitals are beginning to recognize, empower family caregivers


Saliva-savvy smart floss is a stress-tracker

"We didn't want the measurement to create an additional source of stress, so we asked ourselves: can we create a detection device that becomes an integral part of the daily routine?"

 Saliva-savvy smart floss is a stress-tracker. Illustration.

Orlando Bloom undergoes £10,000 microplastic-removal blood treatment amid expert skepticism

Edzard Ernst: 'I am not aware of reliable evidence that demonstrates that the procedure has any of the declared effects on human health.'

 Orlando Bloom undergoes £10,000 microplastic-removal blood treatment amid expert skepticism.

United Hatzalah's new mobile clinic set to transform emergency care in southern Israel

In times of national emergencies, such as terrorist attacks, fires, or natural disasters, the clinic can be quickly deployed to provide extensive medical support.

 United Hatzalah launched their first mobile emergency medical clinic in Israel's South.

Health Ministry: License of doctor accused of sexual offenses to be revoked for 6 months

Dr. Aryeh Levin has been accused of the rape and sexual assault of patients, including two minors - females aged 12 and 15.

 Doctor writing notes during a session with a patient.

Humans less likely to accept euthanasia decisions by AI, study finds

The study found that people are generally less accepting of euthanasia decisions made by AI or robots compared to those made by human doctors.

 An illustrative image of a medic using Artificial Intelligence.

Surgeon instructs teenage patient to perform 'heil Hitler salute,' recording reveals

Surgeon Kuldeep Stohr is being investigated for potential failures in 800 medical cases.

 New study links surgeon stress levels to improved patient outcomes.

Israel to shorten medical internship in move to prevent doctor shortage

This long-anticipated change follows years of debate and delay, with the Health Ministry consulting with hospital directors, medical school deans, experts, and interns on the matter.

 An illustrative image of a nurse writing a prescription.

'Important to set realistic expectations': Israel sees decline in plastic surgery, injections

"Setting realistic expectations is a cornerstone of every aesthetic procedure," said Dr. Meir Cohen, chairman of the Israeli Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.

 Cosmetic surgery procedure (illustrative).

Government to promote plan for integrating haredim into medical studies

The goal is to develop a dedicated framework for training haredi doctors, with recommendations to be submitted to the health minister within 90 days.

 A haredi (ultra-Orthodox) man reads a newspaper.

Falun Gong deserves truth, not propaganda - opinion

The truth is that many Falun Gong practitioners report improved health, increased energy, mental clarity, and stress relief as a result of the practice.

 Falun Gong Exhibition against Organ Harvesting