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.

Breakthrough in autism research

Breakthrough in autism research: Brain scans reveal two distinct biological types

Blood test

The mistake we all make when we open our health fund laboratory results

Flu shot

FDA approves world's first mRNA-based flu vaccine, signaling start of a new illness-prevention era


Ebola risk remains low, health ministry says, as second DRC returnee showing symptoms hospitalized

The European Centre for Disease Control said the outbreak continues to affect the DRC and Uganda, while the risk to the general population in European and other Western countries remains low.

 An ambulance is seen at the entrance to the emergency room of Sheba Medical Center in Tel Hashomer in Ramat Gan, Israel, July 15, 2023.

Qantas to launch longest flight in world with over 20 hour Sydney to London route

Qantas has chosen London as the first destination in its ambitious project for nonstop flights from Sydney to the other side of the world, covering 19 to 21 hours.

A VH-ZNK Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner takes off from Melbourne Airport on April 18, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia.

Artificial intelligence enters medicine – and doctors receive new boundaries

The Israeli Medical Association has published a position paper that sets boundaries for the growing use of artificial intelligence systems in medicine.

Illustration: A doctor using AI

The fruit that could disrupt medication activity

In some patients, even a single glass of juice can alter the breakdown of a medication in the body and increase its concentration in the blood.

Anyone taking regular medications should check with their doctor or pharmacist to see if they are permitted to consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice

New study: Possible link between weight-loss drugs and slowing cancer spread

A broad study found a link between the use of GLP–1 receptor agonists and a decreased risk of metastatic progression in four types of cancer.

Radiation therapy for a cancer patient

What to do after a jackal bite and when is there a concern about rabies?

After 11 people were bitten and scratched in the Sea of Galilee area, the fear of rabies returns to the forefront. This is what must be done immediately after contact with a suspected animal.

Jackals

The jellyfish are already here: This is what you must know before entering the sea

The jellyfish swarms arrived at Israel's beaches earlier this year. Contrary to previous recommendations, you should not pour vinegar or urine on a jellyfish sting.

Jellyfish in Tel Aviv

A baby’s burp after feeding: A myth that causes unnecessary worry or a real need?

Dr. Itay Gal explains to new parents when a burp is important, and when they can stop chasing it.

Feeding baby from a bottle

First AI World Cup in history: What technology innovations are used during sports' biggest stage?

Almost every action on the pitch will generate digital data, from player positions, ball movement, contact points, refereeing decisions, crowd movement, and even broadcast output for viewers.

A general view of FIFA World Cup 2026 signage at Kansas City Stadium on June 08, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Health experts urge vaccination after two children die from meningococcemia

Meningococcus is a relatively rare but especially aggressive disease. The risk for the disease is especially high in infants, toddlers, adolescents, and young adults living in crowded conditions.

An emergency room for babies has opened at the Safra Children's Hospital at Sheba