Health

Surprise discovery: I had my appendix removed and no one told me - opinion

Just one piece of advice: tell your patients when a body part is removed, even if it is just an appendix.

DOCTORS PREFER to remove the appendix before it bursts.
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Before Black Friday: How to identify if your online shopping has turned into an addiction

Traffic moves on a smoggy morning as air pollution spikes in New Delhi, India, November 13, 2026.

Delhi gets title of world's most polluted city as air quality becomes 'hazardous' to health

An elderly woman eating.

Even after age 75: What can a small dietary change do for the body?


The vaccine that reduced the risk of infant hospitalization by 83%

Some 130,000 infants in Israel have already received protection against RSV, and in Europe, an 83% decrease in the risk of hospitalization was measured. What should parents know before the winter?

In a large European study, it was found that administering the protection reduced the risk of hospitalization due to RSV by about 83%.

Cula uses food and community to help people rebuild their lives

Jerusalem initiative provides supportive employment for people navigating mental health challenges while creating connections through cooking, shared meals and community events.

The Cula - Communal Culinary initiative.

Private hospital in Tel Aviv shut down over severe safety violations following surprise inspection

The district physician issued the order Monday evening after the inspection found deficiencies that the ministry said posed a serious and immediate danger to patients' health and safety.

Israel's Health Ministry.

Why is grilled meat considered less healthy?

Eating during the holidays is almost non-stop, and it is important to know that the grill is considered a less healthy cooking method. Dr. Maya Rosman with the most recommended meats to eat.

Rapid grilling at high temperature creates more harmful substances compared to slow cooking or baking.

Clalit, Check Point announce partnership to secure healthcare data of 5m. Israelis with AI systems

The companies explained that the partnership will allow "embedding AI into everyday workflows" in the healthcare provider, while also targeting cybersecurity threats.

Nadav Zafrir, CEO of Check Point, Prof. Eytan Wirtheim, CEO of Clalit.

Jerusalem builds new NIS 5 million medical helipad

The Hatzolah Air organization established the pad at the Herzog Medical Center, and it will serve Beit Shemesh, the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and the West Bank.

On the right: Dr. Avishai Neuman, Dr. Aaron Adler, Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion, and  Eli Rowe, president of Hatzolah Air.

Korean beauty product trend: Why what works in Seoul does not always work in Tel Aviv

Gentle layers, sheer sunscreens, and innovative ingredients have made K-beauty a global phenomenon. But Mediterranean skin might need different adjustments.

Korean skin often tends to be more sensitive to irritation from active ingredients, which is why an approach developed there of multiple layers of products in relatively moderate concentrations.

What sobriety actually looks like after the first year

After the first year of recovery, the challenge often shifts from staying sober to rebuilding relationships, purpose, community and an ordinary life without substances.

Long-term sobriety is less about surviving addiction and more about building a life.

Getting out of the routine without losing balance: The healthy guide to Sukkot

Dr. Sigal Mazor recommends using the Sukkot holiday for family time, more movement, and fewer screens, enjoying food in moderation and choosing pleasant hours and shade for outdoor activities.

Sukkot.

Israeli scientists help solve genetic mystery linking hearing loss and gray hair

Researchers from Tel Aviv University and international partners identified a rare genetic variant that disrupts hearing and may alter hair pigmentation.

THE NORMAL, healthy cellular architecture of the inner ear.