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.

Do eggs reduce Alzheimer's risk?

Do eggs reduce Alzheimer's risk?

Mental health crisis spinning out of control

Mental health crisis spinning out of control

Old video games. The past as a growth engine.

The console returning from the past: A veteran gaming brand makes a surprising comeback


International 'No Smoking Day' highlights the dangers of tobacco

On International No Smoking Day - and every day - there’s an opportunity to pause and ask: is it worth inhaling this again?

Discarded cigarettes; Illustrative.

The dishwasher mistake everyone makes, and why it may affect your health

The dishwasher does not fully clean itself. It washes dishes, but some food residue does not magically disappear.

 The Comfort Lift series

Israel climbs tobacco rankings as cigarette affordability raises concerns - study

Israel improved its standing in the international anti-smoking index, but the report found that one of the most effective tools for reducing smoking, higher prices, has weakened.

 Cigarette boxes with an affixed, self-made cigarette label displaying graphic images (R) and those with the original label are pictured in the shop of tobacconist and kiosk owner Janine Schulzki in Berlin

The method that will make you simply not want a cigarette

A broad review of studies found that short physical activity reduces the craving for a cigarette immediately after the workout and for up to 30 minutes.

The method that will make you simply not want a cigarette

End-to-end encryption: Apple and Google bridge the gap between iPhone and Android

After years of broken messaging between iPhone and Android, Apple and Google are rolling out end-to-end encryption for chats. Secure conversations will display a lock icon in the chat.

iPhone devices.

New brain scans reveal: A new type of ADHD has been identified

A new study found that ADHD includes at least three biological subtypes, including one more severe type associated with significant difficulty in emotional regulation.

A new type of ADHD has been identified

The mistake that worsens the side effects of weight-loss injections

Wegovy and Mounjaro have revolutionized obesity treatment and led to significant weight loss for many patients – but with it came unpleasant side effects.

Weight-loss injection

The earbuds that see the world: Apple moves closer to AirPods with cameras

Apple has reportedly reached advanced testing stages for AirPods equipped with tiny cameras designed to capture visual information and enable AI-based contextual responses.

AirPods. The next generation may be able to see.

The flu is gone, but the danger is not: The viruses hitting Israel now

Israel is dealing with extreme weather, alongside a rise in viral morbidity during the spring and summer: Influenza viruses have disappeared, but other viruses are attacking kids and adults.

The viruses hitting Israel now

Nokia’s incredible revolution: From Snake to the most advanced G6 era

Nokia acquires Infinera and advances optical chip tech, strengthening its role in internet infrastructure, 6G, and AI, with long-term royalty revenues expected through 2040.

Nokia’s new logo. 6th generation in your mobile phone.