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Illustration of effects of eating in company. (Courtesy Shir Atzil/AI Assisted)
Blood glucose levels are lower when you eat with a loved one — Israeli study
By Diana Bletter
Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Sheba Medical Center researchers show that human bonding helps basic body functions; findings can help treat diabetes and other metabolic conditions
'The Myth of Aging,' by Dr. Arnold Gilberg. (Courtesy)
September 13, 2026, 9:14 am
Pushing 90, this golden age rabbi has written the book on getting older — gratefully
Dr. Arnold Gilberg, a psychiatrist who got rabbinical ordination in his late 70s, draws on science and his own life to make the case for staying engaged, connected and curious with age
By Rich Tenorio
US President Donald Trump speaks during the 158th National Memorial Day Observance coinciding with the nation's 250th anniversary, at the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery, Monday, May 25, 2026, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
May 26, 2026, 7:38 pm
Trump undergoes yearly physical amid concerns over age, health and stamina
President, soon to turn 80, not expected to disclose much about the status of his physical health, as he seeks to project strength ahead of midterm elections
By Collin Binkley
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a ceremony in Jerusalem's Mount Herzl, May 14, 2026 (Gil Yohanan/POOL)
May 26, 2026, 12:38 am
Netanyahu briefly treated at Jerusalem hospital; his office says it was for dental work
PM’s health has become a major focus after revelation of cancer diagnosis, criticism of medical information being withheld from the public
By Nava Freiberg
Illustrative photo of a person standing on a scale. (Richard Villalon/iStock)
May 7, 2026, 1:22 pm
Over half of Israeli adults are overweight or obese, Knesset Health Committee told
31.4% of 7th graders overweight; officials blame high cost of medications, inadequate health services in low-income areas, lack of accessible educational materials in Arab, Ethiopian sectors
By Diana Bletter
Illustrative: Cannabis plants grown for medical use in Israel. (Chen Galili)
May 4, 2026, 4:27 am
Health Ministry panel seeks to halt use of medical cannabis in smokable form
Committee notes potentially harmful effects, spiking number of users; recommends stricter guidelines and a more limited use of the drug
By Diana Bletter
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the state Memorial Day ceremony at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, April 21, 2026. (GPO screenshot)
April 24, 2026, 5:35 pm
Netanyahu reveals prostate cancer, recovery; had radiation therapy without informing public
Malignant tumor was treated two and a half months ago, doctor says, and ‘disease has disappeared’; PM, 76, says he withheld release of his medical info to prevent Iran from spreading propaganda mid-war
By ToI Staff
Pinchas Cohen speaks at the USC Asian Health and Longevity Symposium on February 27, 2026. (Courtesy via JTA)
April 17, 2026, 2:50 am
Many peptides are named to sound like Yiddish words. Here’s why
Pinchas Cohen is the Jewish USC researcher behind discoveries like SHLP (‘schlep’), SHMOOSE and MENTSH, biological molecules that may help cure ailments and reverse aging
By Asaf Elia-Shalev
Illustrative. Baby. (Shutterstock)
February 19, 2026, 5:57 am
Vegetarian and vegan babies develop at same rate as meat-eating peers – Israeli study
Big-data study by Ben-Gurion University researchers and the Health Ministry tracks 1.2 million infants over 10 years, dispels meat mythology
By Diana Bletter
A patient's room inside the psychiatric hospital in Kfar Shaul, Jerusalem, July 31, 2012 (Noam Moskowitz/Flash90)
December 31, 2025, 11:02 am
Almost 1 in 3 Israelis say they need professional mental health support – survey
After two years of war, 39% of IDF personnel report needing support for mental health issues, 26% are concerned about depression, 48% have difficulty sleeping
By Diana Bletter
MD-PhD candidate Alon Zemer, left, and Dr. Alexandra Tsitrina of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. (Courtesy)
November 28, 2025, 8:06 pm
Dieting in middle age may harm the brain, Israeli researchers warn
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev scientists find middle-aged mice who lost weight in peer-reviewed study were prone to inflammation linked to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s
By Diana Bletter
Portrait of a pregnant woman. (Yossi Zamir/Flash 90)
November 28, 2025, 12:52 pm
Health Ministry said to flag error in genetic test kit detecting rare mutation, reread results
Haaretz report concerns MECR mutation, part of Israel’s expanded screening panel; can lead to problems with movement, speech, vision; rare disease more common among Ashkenazi Jews
By Diana Bletter
Illustrative: Bottles of alcohol sit on shelves at a bar in Houston, June 23, 2020. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
January 4, 2025, 9:27 pm
US surgeon general urges cancer warnings for alcoholic drinks
‘Alcohol consumption is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States,’ says Vivek Murthy; decision to update labels will ultimately be made by Congress
By Emma Rumney
Illustrative: Mosquitoes cling to the inside of a jar loaded with repellent during a test as part of a tour of the Centers for Disease Control laboratory, April 4, 2024, in Fort Collins, Colorado. (David Zalubowski/AP)
August 16, 2024, 10:25 am
West Nile cases surge in Israel as infected mosquitos spread to new cities
More than 800 reported cases mark worst outbreak of disease in Israel in more than two decades, as virus tracked to Rehovot, Modiin
By ToI Staff and Diana Bletter
Illustrative: Protesters and security guards outside the Jerusalem District Court as the convoy carrying prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu leaves his trial at the court. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
May 9, 2024, 9:40 am
Netanyahu’s motorcade said to include ambulance since his pacemaker was installed
Reports say emergency vehicle disguised to look like a regular van; supposed to be used only when PM is far from a hospital, but has been spotted in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem
By ToI Staff
In this March 16, 2024, image courtesy of the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, surgeons perform the world's first genetically modified pig kidney transplant into a living human. (Michelle Rose/Massachusetts General Hospital/AFP)
April 4, 2024, 8:58 pm
First person to undergo successful pig kidney transplant discharged from hospital
Doctors hope surgery at Massachusetts General will pave way for other similar procedures, as thousands die every year waiting for organ transplants
By Mike Stobbe
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