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Canned Tuna and Mercury Exposure: What You Need to Know
Concerns about high mercury levels in canned tuna, a popular choice on many tables, have reignited. What are the dangers, and who is most vulnerable? Dr. Irit Hermesh. Photography: Rambam HCC Canned tuna is a readily available and affordable source of protein; however, excessive consumption can be detrimental. Investigations by environmental organizations Bloom and Food Guardians in 2022 and 2024 revealed widespread mercury contamination in tuna, the most commonly consumed
Sep 28


Rambam Summit 2025: Celebrating Growth, Vision, Resilience, Courage, and Hope
Between sorrow and joy, remembrance and vision, the 2025 Rambam Summit unfolded as a tapestry of emotion and meaning—affirming Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) as a beacon of healing, a pillar of resilience, and an inseparable part of Israel’s story. Since its inception in 2010, the annual Rambam Summit has celebrated the intertwining of medicine, technology, and humanity. Each Summit has been a joyful recap of the past year’s achievements and a celebration of Rambam’s frie
Sep 17


Rambam Oncologist Leads Global Guidelines for Lung Cancer Treatment
It’s not every day that physicians receive international recognition for their contributions to healthcare. But when a physician from...
Sep 3


When Dry Eyes Become a Problem: Insight from a Rambam Expert
It may feel like just a little irritation, but untreated dry eye syndrome can cause lasting damage. Millions worldwide suffer from it...
Aug 31


First in Israel: Gene-Editing Therapy for Heart Failure
For the first time in Israel, Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) is testing a revolutionary gene-editing treatment that could halt a...
Aug 25


Paracetamol Overdose Puts Toddler at Risk of Liver Transplant
One of many antipyretic drugs, Paracetamol (acetaminophen), is a widely used over-the-counter medication given to reduce fever and pain....
Aug 20


From Prevention to Recovery: Cardiac Arrest and Rehabilitation
In the Western world, cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death. Yet with rapid medical intervention, survival rates have...
Aug 19


When Cosmetic Surgery Abroad Goes Wrong
Cost often drives patients to seek cosmetic procedures overseas. But what happens when the promise of affordability compromises safety?...
Aug 13
Rambam Expert on Autonomous Robotic Surgery Study
Integrating robotic surgery into modern medical practice is gaining momentum, with consistently positive outcomes validating its value....
Aug 9


From Inventor to Patient: The Parkinson’s Breakthrough That Came Full Circle
In a unique twist of fate, an engineer who spent decades developing cutting-edge technologies for Israel’s defense sector, found himself...
Aug 2


The Emergency Room Connection No One Expected
What began as a medical emergency quickly turned into an extraordinary story when an Israeli physician discovered a family connection to...
Jul 30


Rambam Expert Weighs In on FDA Study Linking CBD Use to Possible Liver Injury
Cannabidiol (CBD) is often marketed as natural, non-addictive, and safe—but new research suggests otherwise. A recent study has found...
Jul 22


First-Ever Hibuki (“Snuggle”) Therapy Pilot Helps Rambam Pediatric Patients Express Their Feelings
A sad-eyed puppy with extra-long arms is giving young patients at Rambam Health Care Campus) a comforting hug—and their voices back—as...
Jul 10


From Ultra-Orthodox to a Career in Medicine at Rambam
Once a teenage girl navigating the ultra-Orthodox streets of Bnei Brak, Dr. Tovi now walks the halls of Rambam Health Care Campus...
Jul 9


Rambam Expert Comments on Cancer Vaccine Research
Two groundbreaking studies published in Nature offer fresh hope in the fight against kidney and pancreatic cancer. For the first time,...
Jul 2


Vacation Turns Into Rescue Mission for Rambam Nurse
When a child stopped breathing at a Thai resort, a pediatric nurse from Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) and his wife—also a pediatric...
Jul 2


A New Life, a Brother's Memory, and a Mother's Hope
Just hours before the ceasefire, in the depth of the Fortified Underground Emergency Hospital (FUEH) at Rambam Health Care Campus...
Jun 25


Day 11: Rambam Leads with Strength and Compassion
1,000 patients, 5 evacuated hospitals, 350 children—Rambam’s fortified hospital is Northern Israel’s medical anchor in wartime. On the...
Jun 22


In Wartime, Rambam Finds a Way
As war rages above, life continues below ground at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam). From caring for premature babies and treating the...
Jun 22


Healing Under Ballistic Missile Fire: Rambam's Underground Hospital Activated
Rambam has fully mobilized its emergency response capabilities following ongoing Iranian ballistic missile attacks on Haifa and the...
Jun 14
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