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?


Health Ministry committee submits recommendations for womens' health system overhaul

Israel's Health Ministry is considering sweeping reforms to women's healthcare as studies reveal years-long diagnostic delays, inadequate treatment, and widespread gaps in care.

A medical worker and a uterus (illustrative).

Giant study: The link between night dreaming and reduced risk for over 1,000 diseases

Sleep patterns of about 95,000 people were examined, and it was revealed that deep sleep was linked to fewer diseases while fragmented sleep was linked to an increased risk for many diseases.

Sleep duration is not the only thing that matters.

Green apple and red apple: The meaning behind the color is revealed

Does a green apple really contain less sugar, what are the antioxidants in the peel worth, and does juice satisfy like a whole fruit?

A red apple and a green apple.

International experts to arrive in Israel for cardiology innovation conference

About 2,000 doctors, researchers, and professionals from over 30 countries to arrive in Israel for cardiology innovation conference to be held in Tel Aviv from December 6 to 8, 2026.

The international cardiology innovation conference.

Suspicious mole: 5 signs you must know before it's too late

Moles are a very common phenomenon, and most are not dangerous. But a change in the size, shape, color, or feel of a skin lesion could be an early sign of skin cancer.

Skin and mole examination.

Huge study: Physical activity reduces pain

People who suffer from chronic pain sometimes find it difficult to engage in sports. A new study found which activity is most effective for them and how much time they need to invest in it.

Physical activity reduces pain

Electronic cigarette, real addiction: But there are ways to quit

Selena Gomez shared that quitting electronic cigarettes was difficult for her. Dr. Ariel Rokach explains what the aerosol inhaled into the lungs contains, and what tools can assist in quitting.

Vaping changed her voice, and when she tried to stop, she discovered how hard it is to quit. Selena Gomez.

Israeli-American AEYE Health wins Prix Galien Award for new AI technology helping prevent blindness

Dr. Zack Dvey-Aharon, Co-founder and CEO of AEYE Health, an Israeli digital health company, invented the AEYE-DS to make sight-saving diabetic eye exams accessible at virtually any point of care.

Dr. Zack Dvey-Aharon accepting the 2026 Prix Galien USA Award for Best Digital Health Solution at the New York Academy of Medicine.

Coughing non-stop? It is quite possibly not a cold

Why do allergy and asthma symptoms worsen during transition seasons, how do you distinguish between them, and which treatment mistake could lead to an attack?

Asthma or allergy?

Israel’s healthcare technology sector and emerging innovations

Explore 2026 innovations in Israel's medical technology, from AI diagnostics to remote monitoring, reshaping patient care and global health solutions.

Healthcare technology innovations.