Health ministry investigates malfunction in BRCA screening test after false negative results
The BRCA 14 nano-chip test, which is common in Israel, targets women of Ashkenazi and Ethiopian descent who have not been diagnosed with cancer.
Health & Wellness
IDF soldier suicide attempts spike to 279 since 2024, Knesset report reveals
Harvard researchers surprise: This is the number of steps that reduces the risk of death by 40%
9 recommendations to help children (and parents) avoid unnecessary illness
US President Donald Trump confirms recent MRI, but declines to give reason why
The US president said his doctors had offered reporters a “very conclusive” report of the exam, but the White House has not disclosed why Trump made a second visit to Walter Reed.
US stillbirth rate exceeds CDC reports, says new study
Researchers claimed that CDC data is less reliable than the commercial insurance claims used in the study, which reported a stillbirth rate of 1 in every 175 pregnancies.
Hadassah study: Women who underwent breast reduction surgery are healthier – and this is the reason
A research team from Hadassah Hospital found that breast reduction surgery reduces the risk of diabetes, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease.
The Health Ministry warns: The flu is arriving early this year, and it’s going to be sever
Looking at the Southern Hemisphere, we can predict a tough winter ahead — so it’s best to get vaccinated now to ease or even prevent the illness.
CNN host Christiane Amanpour confirms cancer returned for third time
The 67-year-old CNN host advised people “listen to their bodies” during her appearance on the Changing the Ovarian Cancer Story with gynecologic oncologist Dr. Angela George.
Israel reviews cancer diagnoses after malfunction in Roche test kits for tumors
Urgent guidelines were issued to medical laboratories after a malfunction in Roche test kits was found. Laboratories are urged to destroy all stock of the faulty kits and conduct new tests.
Is the early darkness depressing you? These foods will improve your mood
After the clock change, many of us are expected to feel increased melancholy. But what many don’t know is that there are foods that can improve our mood.
'I lost 25 kilos without surgery': The method that’s taking Israelis by storm
Patients enter an operating room, but instead of undergoing an actual surgical procedure – they experience all stages of a “gastric sleeve surgery” under hypnosis only.
Dr. Maya Rosman reveals the vegetable that will protect you from winter illnesses
Vegetables like carrots and sweet potatoes contain a good amount of vitamin A – the component that maintains the immune system and helps prevent viruses from entering the body.
Switching to winter time – and this year it’s going to be especially difficult
This year, Israelis are entering the winter clock event with low spirits and general fatigue. Experts explain how to survive the early darkness.
