Health
Working toward the hamburger: A mental and physical journey between starving and satiety
I will have that hamburger someday. And when I do, it won’t be “to die for.” It will be to live for.
Premature birth may cause lifelong kidney damage, Israeli researchers find
'It's a death sentence for the Kinneret': The battle over signs warning of brain-eating amoeba
After the holidays, before the mistakes: What really works for weight loss?
The morning habit that helps your health – but severely harms your teeth
Lemon water has become the symbol of a healthy morning routine, but the high acidity of the lemon is liable to damage tooth enamel with frequent and improper use.
Why is everyone losing hair and what can be done?
Increased shedding can appear during the transition season, but not all shedding is necessarily seasonal. Dr. Sivan Mercer, a dermatology specialist, explains what lies behind the phenomenon.
Gilat Foundation uses theater to bring moments of childhood back to hospitalized Israeli children
The foundation brings interactive therapeutic performances to pediatric hospitals across Israel. Led by trained actor-therapists, the programs are tailored to children’s physical and emotional needs.
'After the holidays' has arrived: The expert's recommendations for a proper return to routine
The holiday period has ended. Dr. Sigal Mazor, director of the Department of Health Education and Promotion at Clalit, provides a series of recommendations on returning to routine.
Nature's antibiotic or bleeding hazard: What garlic lovers must know
Garlic is considered one of the healthiest and most thoroughly researched foods in the kitchen, but in large amounts or as a concentrated supplement, it may affect blood clotting.
Eating with someone you love could help your body regulate blood sugar, Israeli study finds
A Hebrew University study finds that eating with someone close may reduce blood sugar spikes and help the body regulate itself more efficiently.
How to tone the body without losing weight?
Ahead of "after the holidays," many people look for diets to shed excess weight. Dr. Maya Rosman offers a different approach – toning without weight loss.
The vaccine that reduced the risk of infant hospitalization by 83%
Some 130,000 infants in Israel have already received protection against RSV, and in Europe, an 83% decrease in the risk of hospitalization was measured. What should parents know before the winter?
Cula uses food and community to help people rebuild their lives
Jerusalem initiative provides supportive employment for people navigating mental health challenges while creating connections through cooking, shared meals and community events.
Private hospital in Tel Aviv shut down over severe safety violations following surprise inspection
The district physician issued the order Monday evening after the inspection found deficiencies that the ministry said posed a serious and immediate danger to patients' health and safety.
