Dr. Itay Gal

Dr. Itay Gal is the medical correspondent for Maariv, Ynet, and Yedioth Ahronoth and has published thousands of articles and books and edited and presented news bulletins on the radio and television. His publications led, among other things, to thousands of signatures on an Adi card for organ donation and to the collection of donations for sick children whose lives were saved. In parallel to his journalistic and news work, Dr. Gal is a specialist in pediatrics, sports, and aviation medicine and a graduate student with a master's degree in health systems management at Bar-Ilan University.

 Clavicular walks the runway during the 424 Menswear Spring/Summer 2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 23, 2026 in Paris, France.

Why was influencer Clavicular allowed into Israel after antisemitic controversy?

MRI scan.

Health Ministry report reveals long wait times for MRI, surgeries at hospitals and clinics

Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Male fertility crisis? Israeli global study finds 54% drop in testosterone levels over five decades


Poison apples: The danger hiding inside your favorite fruits

Inside some of the sweetest fruits hides a chemical defense mechanism the plant developed for itself, and it is found precisely in the part most of us never eat: the seed or pit.

Fruit and vegetables sit on display at Brixton Market, London, September 27, 2020.

How to identify a sugar crash before it takes a heavy toll

A sharp drop in blood sugar is an immediate health hazard that requires rapid identification and proper treatment by those around the patient in order to prevent severe complications.

Diabetes test

The sign on the favorite vegetable that indicates danger

It is one of the most basic foods in the Israeli kitchen, but when the well–known green sign appears on it – it is no longer an innocent food, and it can cause nausea and neurological symptoms.

Green potatoes

Taking Acamol or Nurofen without thinking? This is the mistake that could put you at risk

Acamol and ibuprofen are considered safe when used correctly, but incorrect dosage can turn an everyday treatment into a real medical risk.

Illustration: Headache

Airport runways: One of aviation’s greatest achievements, but how do they work? - explainer

Far more than a strip of asphalt, a runway is a precisely engineered structure built to withstand extreme weight, speed, and weather.

An American Airlines plane on the runway at the Miami International Airport on October 25, 2024 in Miami, Florida; Illustrative.

The mistake everyone makes with the dishwasher that poses a health risk

It looks clean, sometimes smells only "a little bad", and works almost every day, but inside the dishwasher hides one of the most neglected places in the kitchen: The filter.

The dishwasher does not clean itself completely. It washes dishes, but some of the food residue does not magically disappea

Israel rules out Ebola cases after suspected patients test negative

As the ministry emphasizes, a fever following travel from affected areas requires immediate assessment, but Ebola remains rare among returning travelers.

Red Cross workers prepare to lower the coffin of Dr Tibenderana Katho Blaise who worked at the Centre Medical Evangelique (CME) in Hoho commune and died of Ebola virus, at the Nyamurongo cemetery in Bunia town, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 26, 2026.

Not necessarily every three hours: The truth parents must know about baby feeding

Many parents still hear that a baby must eat every 3 hours. In practice, the current recommendations in pediatrics and breastfeeding speak of responsive feeding.

You do not feed according to a clock alone, but according to the baby

What energy drinks really do to the body

They look like just another soft drink, and promise immediate alertness. But behind the bright colors and sweet taste of energy drinks hides a combination that could be dangerous.

Energy drink

Unremitting fatigue: Seven medical reasons most people miss

Fatigue is one of the most common complaints in medicine, but the good news is that in most cases, a basic evaluation by a family doctor will uncover the cause of the problem.

Fatigue is one of the most common complaints in medicine