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.

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

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

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

Sleeping disorder

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


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

Rescheduling or rebooking? Israeli airlines prepare for post-war reality

According to conversations with senior Israeli airline officials, each carrier is expected to publish a new flight schedule once the war ends and airspace is formally reopened.

El Al plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, March 5, 2026.

The pilot’s eyes: The helmet-mounted display system developed in Israel

The F-35’s advanced helmet lets pilots see through the aircraft using panoramic cameras and sensors that project data directly to their eyes, eliminating the need to look down at cockpit instruments.

Pilot Helmet. Tiny laser projectors.

More injuries on the way to the protected space: How to reduce the risk of injuries

The Ministry of Health reports that hundreds of people have been injured since the beginning of Operation Roaring Lion while trying to reach protected spaces.

Israelis during a siren

Those who fear aluminum in deodorant: It is nothing compared to our daily intake

People fear aluminum in deodorants because of claims about breast cancer and degenerative diseases – but repeated tests and official medical reports say otherwise.

Apply deodorant to clean, dry skin

Radiation on your plate? What the microwave really does to your food

Despite myths about radiation and vitamin loss, research shows microwaves heat food safely and can preserve nutrients better than some traditional cooking methods.

A woman using a microwave

Iran-linked hackers are wiping data from Israeli orgs., cyber officials say

Israel National Cyber Directorate says Iranian-linked hackers targeted organizations across Israel in recent days, using stolen credentials and remote-access weaknesses to erase data.

 An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag.

There is a clear factor for blood clots in the legs – and it is not sitting cross-legged

Sitting cross-legged is often blamed for vein damage, but evidence shows the risk is minimal. It may cause temporary pressure or tingling, not lasting harm.

Sitting cross-legged

No coffee, no Ritalin: The secret that keeps fighter pilots at peak alertness

Modafinil, originally developed in France in the 1970s, was approved for the treatment of severe sleep disorders such as narcolepsy.

Screengrab from an IDF video showing a pilot as he flies of Iranian territory. March 6, 2026.