Health

Not all chewing gum is harmful – but there is a catch

The old myth states that chewing gum ruins teeth, but the truth mainly depends on one characteristic.

Not all chewing gum is harmful
Cancer Cell Spread and oncology or Malignant Cancerous Growth and Metastasis anatomy concept as growing tumor cells and Malignancy disease spreading metastasized as a 3D illustration.

New Israeli-led AI model to predict chemotherapy benefit in breast cancer

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During wars and crises in the world: The worrying statistic about those aged 60+ is revealed

Not every "cold" is really a cold

A cold, allergy or asthma? An expert doctor explains how to identify


How to recognize a heart attack in real time – and the pill that can save your life

A heart attack is often silent, deceptive, and feels like indigestion. Dr. Itay Gal explains how to distinguish between anxiety and a cardiac event – and how one pill can save a life in seconds.

Illustration: Heart attack

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Fermented foods: Why now is a good time for you to start too

Do you also find yourselves lately less focused, irritable, and with a particularly short fuse? Sometimes the path to a clear mind actually starts in the gut.

Fermented vegetables

You eat a lot of protein – but not necessarily the right kind

A protein-rich diet has become especially popular, but not all protein sources contribute equally to health, and some are recommended to be consumed less.

Dietitians warn that the label "rich in protein" creates an automatic perception of a healthy product, even when in practice it contains problematic ingredients

When is it better to exercise – in the morning or in the evening?

A new study found that matching workout time to the personal biological clock improves blood pressure, sleep, fitness and sugar levels.

When is it better to exercise – In the morning or in the evening?

Just 30 minutes of sauna time tied to a sharper immune response

In a controlled trial, volunteers showed significant changes in inflammatory markers, heart rate and blood pressure after one session, a result that surprised researchers.

A guest sits in the outdoor sauna, gazing into the surrounding forest as the quiet heat blends seamlessly with the natural stillness of Slowness.

Must you drink 8 glasses of water a day? The medical truth says otherwise

The number 8 has become a rule of thumb, but the body does not work according to glasses but according to need – this is what you need to know to avoid dehydration.

Drinking water

7 mistakes we all make that ruin the diet

Ahead of the approaching summer, dietitian Dr. Maya Rosman explains which mistakes you are making on the way to your ideal weight.

Dietitian Dr. Maya Rosman explains which mistakes you are making on the way to your ideal weight

Due to an increase in youth mortality: New guidelines for cholesterol testing

The U.S. cardiology associations have published new guidelines for the first time since 2018, aiming to detect heart risk earlier and better tailor treatment for each patient.

Not to wait until old age or until cardiac risk is clearly defined, but to begin assessing it earlier

This is how to adapt nutrition to the changes the body undergoes

Our body changes over the years – especially the female body. A clinical dietitian explains what is important to eat at every stage – and also gives ideas for particularly nutritious meals.

Women’s nutrition should be adapted to the age one is in