Health

US officially exits WHO, citing COVID-19 pandemic management failure

The US has officially left the World Health Organization, citing mismanagement during the COVID-19 pandemic, sparking concerns about global health collaboration and future US involvement.

World Health Organization (WHO) logo and US flag are seen in this illustration taken April 23, 2025.
A boy visiting the dentist

A doctor explains: Why are young people today showing up with problems we once saw at age 50?

Or Biba is the founder and VP of business development at EcoSupp.

EcoSupp listens, learns, and delivers

3d illustration of cancer cells on background of DNA strands.

New study points to genetic ‘Achilles’ Heel’ in cancer cells


Knesset advances bill granting October 7 victims unlimited mental health treatment

The bill was sponsored by MK Merav Michaeli and Moshe Gafni and passed unanimously, with 19 Knesset members voting in favor and none opposed.

Bereaved families and opposition MKs formed a separate committee meeting in the Knesset in protest of the first debate advancing the government bill that aims to establish a politically appointed committee to investigate the failures surrounding the October 7 attacks.

Dr. Maya Rosman reveals: This is what is recommended to eat before bedtime

This is an excellent opportunity to talk about one of the most common, tasty, and convenient fruits there is – and its benefits especially in the evening hours, for most healthy people.

How many bananas can you eat in a day?

LEM laboratory marks milestone in HPV screening as Israel pushes earlier cervical cancer detection

Mor Institute Group and Clalit-affiliated lab says its HPV molecular test identifies 14 high-risk strains, with a self-sampling option expected across the country.

A medical worker and a uterus (illustrative).

FDA clears AI model to triage urgent CT findings, Israeli firm says

Aidoc won FDA clearance for a 'foundation model' clinical AI that triages 14 abdomen-CT indications in one workflow, aiming to surface urgent findings faster amid ED crowding and imaging backlogs.

(Illustrative) A doctor uses AI for a medical screening.

Psychotherapist explains: Why are there more sex addicts after October 7?

The events of October 7 and the war led to a quiet rise in compulsive behaviors, including sex addiction – a mental phenomenon that can be understood and treated, without shame and without guilt.

Research estimates worldwide indicate that about 3%–5% of the general population may meet criteria for sex addiction

This supplement is good for dieting – but only if you take it a quarter of an hour before eating

Everyone already knows that dietary fiber regulates the digestive system – but nutritionists emphasize when to take their supplements in order to lose weight.

Fiber supplement

Meuhedet’s women’s health mobile increases early detection of breast cancer

Women’s Health Mobile Unit.

Ice bath enthusiasts? The critical danger you don’t know about — and who is most exposed to it

The hottest trend of the past year exposes some of those who practice it to a real, existential danger. A physician explains who must be careful and what the early warning signs are.

Ice bath

Dr. Maya Rosman reveals: Is eating tuna every day even healthy?

Many people choose tuna as a main component of their daily menu – but is there also an ingredient hidden in the can that could be problematic?

Canned tuna

Immunai, Bristol Myers Squibb sign AI immune-data collaboration

The New York-based AI biotech will use its AMICA-OS platform to analyze clinical immune data for BMS, aiming to inform patient stratification, biomarkers, and trial decisions.

 CEO and co-founder of Immunai Noam Solomon.