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Science behind Algeria Olympic boxer that ignited trans firestorm

Imane Khelif's victory over Italian opponent sparked controversy after claims of elevated testosterone levels led some to call her male, but expert says such results scientifically flawed; she will compete for Olympic gold medal on Friday

Eitan Gefen | 08.07.24

Northern municipalities prepare new emergency plans amid tensions

New government-approved plan will act in emergency in order to evacuate the elderly and special needs population who require constant connection to electricity within a short time

Yair Kraus | 08.02.24

This protein is a crucial resistant to brain degeneration, study finds

Reelin seems to have a crucial role in protecting the brain against Alzheimer's disease and age-related cognitive decline

Ynetnews | 08.02.24

Alternative medicine trends adopted by Paris athletes, shunned by doctors

Cupping therapy, cryotherapy and other recovery methods quickly becoming hits in Olympic Village, making doctors worry they will make their way to hospitals

Yair Kattan | 07.31.24

How one mom's battle with cancer saved her daughters

After Ronit Weiss diagnosed with ovarian cancer, doctors recommended daughters get tested; all 3 found to carry BRCA gene mutation, and preventive surgeries saved their lives; 'Despite immense suffering, I find solace in reducing my daughters' risk'

Ronit Weiss | 07.30.24

Blood test diagnoses Alzheimer's with an 90% accuracy, beats doctors' performance

A blood test combining two biomarkers for Alzheimer's can diagnose the disease in its early stages, even decades before symptoms appear, however, researchers clarify that 'further research is needed'

Ron Crissy | 07.29.24

Neglecting Israel's periphery endangers public health in Israel

Opinion: Improving the health services in Israel's periphery is not just a moral and ethical mission, but also a Zionist one, made to attract entrepreneurs, foreign students, and investments in Israel's possible future Silicon Valley

Dr. Moshe Cohen | 07.27.24

פארק מים גיא בכנרת, אמבה "אוכלת מוח" נגלריה פאולרי

'He screamed in agony': 10-year-old Roi battles deadly 'brain-eating' amoeba

Boy sedated and on ventilator in intensive care unit at Ziv Medical Center in Safed after contracting brain-eating amoeba at Sea of Galilee water park; ‘We need the public's help with prayers to bring our Roi back to us,’ aunt pleads

Yair Kraus | 07.25.24

יתושת הבית יתושה יתוש יתושים קדחת מערב הנילוס

Scorching Israeli June could be cause of dozens of West Nile fever deaths

West Nile virus cases in Israel spike to 540 with 36 deaths, fueled by climate change and heat waves, says Taub Center's Maya Sadeh

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 07.25.24

Israelis flock to ER after brain-eating amoeba scare

Dozens seek medical attention after Health Ministry warns of possible infection from dangerous pathogen at Sea of Galilee water park; guidelines call on all feeling ill after swimming there to be tested after a second case of amoebic meningitis

Adir Yanko, Yair Kraus | 07.25.24

10-year-old hospitalized with suspected 'brain-eating' amoeba

Child with no underlying health conditions develops encephalitis; Health Ministry examining concerns of Naegleria fowleri infection weeks after 26-year-old man dies from deadly pathogen

Adir Yanko | 07.24.24

Israel sees alarming surge in whooping cough cases

Health Ministry data reveal number of whooping cough cases nearly doubled in first half of 2024 compared to previous year; unlike last year, illness no longer confined to single epicenter

Oren Reiss | 07.24.24

Fish bites: the sargo's teeth are a menace to Israeli swimmers

One of the most common fish in the Mediterranean Sea has become an increasing hassle to Israeli swimmers due to its painful bite that could even prove dangerous

Yogev Israeli | 07.22.24

Soap molecules utilize a combination of soluble and insoluble substances to adhere to dirt, facilitating removal with water.

The science behind basic cleaning products

How does soap work? Why can’t we mix bleach with other cleaning products? What's the story behind removing scale? And how can we clean silver using a roll of aluminum foil?

Dr. Maayan Barnea Zohar / Davidson Institute of Science | 07.21.24

Polio outbreak in Gaza threatens Israelis as much as Palestinians, experts say

Health Ministry advises IDF to vaccinate all soldiers against polio amid concerns disease will spread to Israel; Five health experts urge an immediate cease-fire to deal with the threat of infection

Adir Yanko, Ilana Curiel | 07.21.24

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