Health

Life doesn’t begin after recovering from illness: Saying yes and living life - opinion

I’m making it my policy to say yes to whatever I can; to not let my current disabilities keep me from taking advantage of life.

The word “yes” appears outside a head filled with the word “no.”
A woman sweating in front of a fan

The reason why Israelis don't want a second date: The phenomenon that takes a heavy toll

Despite the urge to remove the pieces of skin, Dr. Egozi warns against doing so

Got sunburnt? These are the common mistakes that make the burn worse

Tiv Taam branch in Tel Aviv.

From boutique to shelves: Israeli super-vegetable hits Tiv Taam


Vietnam targets natural birth sex ratio by 2035 with crackdown on fetal sex selection

The skew towards boys in Vietnam's sex ratio at birth has been among the highest in Asia for years. The draft says the ratio peaked at 114.8 boys per to girls in 2018.

Children wave flags of Vietnam and Laos ahead a welcoming ceremony at the presidential palace in Hanoi on January 26, 2026.

What Australian trauma doctors found when they came to Israel

An Australian trauma delegation’s visit to Israel highlights how medical collaboration can deepen ties between the two countries despite political tensions.

Group of Australian trauma physicians.

Artificial intelligence is changing medicine – but who will pay for the next mistake?

About two-thirds of countries in the World Health Organization's European Region are already operating AI systems in medical diagnosis, and half of them offer medical chatbots to patients.

Illustration: A man in a hospital bed

Viksit Bharat 2047: India’s roadmap to become a developed nation - opinion

While there is general agreement that the term Viksit Bharat denotes a developed country, it is still necessary for public policy purposes to break down the concept to know what it entails.

An Indian flag is pictured in the pocket of a police officer's uniform as he attends a rally in support of the Indian armed forces, following the ceasefire announcement between India and Pakistan, in New Delhi, India, May 13, 2025.

New study: This simple thing may reduce stress, anxiety and depression

Many Israelis are experiencing anxiety and stress – but they do not know that part of the solution is right outside their home. A new study reminds us why it is so important to go out into nature.

Forest therapy

Dr. Maya Rosman surprises: This is the only way to eat rice cakes

Contrary to what everyone thinks, rice cakes are really not the answer to a nutritious diet. So what is their problematic trait, why aren't they satisfying, and how should they be eaten correctly?

Rice cakes with cottage cheese

The revolution that is changing vitiligo treatment

The scientific progress of recent years is changing the way we diagnose, treat and understand vitiligo.

The scientific progress of recent years is changing the way we diagnose, treat and understand vitiligo

What do we know about the multistate salmonella outbreak in the US? - explainer

The salmonella outbreak comes as US health officials also investigate a multistate Cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce supplied by privately held Taylor Farms, a major food-service producer.

A close-up view of a large pile of green jalapeño peppers

New study reveals: How do you maintain weight loss even after stopping a diet?

How do you maintain weight loss over time without committing to a strict diet? This study has an answer – and it is relatively easy to implement.

New study reveals: How do you maintain weight loss even after stopping a diet?

Public hospital in the Negev to enter planning and oversight phase

Peres Medical Center in Beersheba will include 2,100 beds, a train station, and direct connection to local tech park.

The Shimon Peres Medical Center in the Negev