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.

Banana

Bananas are not to blame: If you pay attention to one detail – constipation can be avoided

Insomnia

Sleepless nights in red: All the non-pharmacological solutions that will help you sleep

Exposure to screens may delay the secretion of melatonin

Not the blue light from the screen: This is the real reason you are not falling asleep at night


Infant hospitalized with herpes after circumcision involving direct oral suction

A two-week-old baby was hospitalized at Wolfson after contracting herpes during a circumcision involving direct oral suction.

 The Sylvan Adams Children’s Hospital at the Wolfson Medical Center in Holon.

Inside the Telegram networks that outpace Israel’s sirens

As missiles head toward Israel, Telegram groups and WhatsApp bots often beat official systems, circulating sensitive real-time information from municipal emergency rooms and local authorities

A Home Front Command app alerting of all the rockets which hit central Israel earlier this morning. September 15, 2024.

Most people do it wrong: This is how you really stop severe bleeding

Bleeding from a major blood vessel is the No. 1 preventable cause of death in trauma. Today, a tourniquet is no longer just for soldiers – it is an essential tool in every first aid kit.

Illustration: Giving first aid

Google Maps’ navigation revolution: The Gemini AI model will be integrated into the app

Google launches Ask Maps, a new button powered by the Gemini AI model that lets users have a free conversation with the app and ask complex questions about their surroundings.

Google company building.

Meta announces big news for parents: Dedicated WhatsApp account for kids with full supervision

Meta launches WhatsApp accounts for children under 13, giving parents full control, ad restrictions, AI tool blocking, and privacy management.

Meta.

Heavy on the stomach: The trend that challenges the digestive system

Sprouts are a symbol of healthy eating, but despite their clean image many people report bloating, gas and digestive discomfort after eating them.

Sprouts

MDA warns of chemical exposure risk, 'two-phase poisoning process' from Iranian missile fuel

Since the operation began, hundreds of missiles and drones have been fired at Israel, creating numerous impact zones across the country.

Debris from a missile fired from Iran that fell in a field in central Israel, March 10, 2026. Photo by Flash90

Sleepless nights under fire: The effects of the war on Israelis’ sleep

Ongoing security tension and nighttime sirens are disrupting the sleep cycles of millions of Israelis, increasing anxiety and health risks.

Sleeping disorder

Drinking coffee and staying tired? If you have ADHD – this is the reason

Caffeine is considered a universal stimulant, but among people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder the response to it is different and sometimes even the opposite.

A woman drinking coffee

This is what you need to do if there is a suspected fracture

The bones of our body are strong, but they are not unbreakable. If you were injured and suspect that you have broken a bone – This is what you must do and must not do.

A broken arm