Health
'It's a death sentence for the Kinneret': The battle over signs warning of brain-eating amoeba
Tiberias Mayor Yossi Nava attacks the Health Ministry's demand to post warning signs at Sea of Galilee beaches following the death of a child infected with Naegleria fowleri.
After the holidays, before the mistakes: What really works for weight loss?
The morning habit that helps your health – but severely harms your teeth
Why is everyone losing hair and what can be done?
The new trend capturing delivery rooms in Israel
More and more laboring women are choosing to enter the pool instead of the delivery bed, and Assuta Ashdod Hospital reports a surge in demand. How safe is this procedure?
Living better for longer: Israeli fitness experts on how to stay strong and healthy as you age
Longevity, which refers not only to the number of years a person lives but also to the number of years they stay healthy and active, is an increasingly important and popular topic today.
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan returned to prison after court ordered hospital visit
His lawyers say his health has deteriorated in prison and that he lost significant vision in his right eye. The government has said medical reports disclosed nothing requiring immediate treatment.
The common mistake most of us make right after the sea or the pool
Sea water and chlorine can damage the skin’s protective barrier in different ways. Pola Blick Dayan explains who is more sensitive and how to reduce dryness and irritation during the summer.
The mineral meant to strengthen the body: When does the popular supplement do the exact opposite?
Zinc has become one of the most sought-after supplements in Israel, mainly around colds, coughs and transition seasons. But prolonged intake in high doses can create problems.
Jerusalem hospital performs first-ever alpha radiation treatment for recurring brain tumors
The technology, which emits highly bioefficient alpha particles that deliver concentrated radiation, was developed in collaboration with the Sharett Institute of Oncology and ALPHA Tau.
Spicy food is popular in Israel – but it could cost you your health
Hot pepper contains capsaicin, a substance that creates a strong burning sensation. Extreme eating, online challenges, or consumption of especially hot peppers could lead to severe symptoms.
All the health reasons to include cauliflower in your menu
A short nutritional guide, the truth about the effect of the cruciferous family on the thyroid gland, and a quick and easy recipe for unlimited cauliflower rice.
Vietnam targets natural birth sex ratio by 2035 with crackdown on fetal sex selection
The skew towards boys in Vietnam's sex ratio at birth has been among the highest in Asia for years. The draft says the ratio peaked at 114.8 boys per to girls in 2018.
What Australian trauma doctors found when they came to Israel
An Australian trauma delegation’s visit to Israel highlights how medical collaboration can deepen ties between the two countries despite political tensions.
