Health

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

Spring and post-shelter exposure – cases are rising. A lingering runny nose, night cough and wheezing may signal allergy or worsening asthma, not a simple cold.

Not every "cold" is really a cold
Illustration: Endometriosis

The menu that promises to make life easier for many women

Sometimes it begins with a mild feeling of dryness, but over time it may develop into a real difficulty in chewing, swallowing and even speaking. When it comes to people who use dentures, the effect is felt even more

Dry mouth in older age: The phenomenon that affects more than people think

A woman cycling

The small change that can extend life


This is how you will identify a stroke before it is too late

In emergency medicine, one phrase guides stroke treatment: "Time equals brain." Every minute without care kills millions of nerve cells and reduces recovery chances.

Illustration: Arm test for stroke identification

About 71% of Israelis take dietary supplements – many may be putting themselves at risk

A new position paper by the Israeli Medical Association reveals: Dietary supplements can endanger health.

Dietary supplements

Salad is healthy, but a doctor warns of one ingredient that may be dangerous

A new study proves that not everything considered healthy is necessarily risk-free. So how many vegetables and fruits should you eat – and more importantly – which ones?

It's healthy, but what else comes with it to the plate?

How to reach the age of 80 with the memory of a 50-year-old

A new study found that eighty-year-olds with particularly sharp memory have a significantly higher number of young nerve cells in the hippocampus region of the brain.

Even at the age of eighty, the brain is not necessarily a frozen and declining organ

Spring has arrived? 5 anti-inflammatory fruits worth eating now

Fruits are an important part of a healthy diet. Incorporating them into the daily menu, in smoothies, salads or as a natural snack, is a simple and tasty way to improve health.

Strawberries and cherries

These sleep habits may put your heart at risk

Researchers tracked participants’ sleep patterns for close to a decade using wearable devices.

Sleeping. Illustration.

Primal Queen vs Her Bodhi reviews (2026): Why Her Bodhi is a science-backed alternative?

"Her Bodhi targets the gut–hormone connection to support lasting weight and wellness."

The study that revealed what a single inhalation of cannabis does to the lungs

In an era in which marijuana smoking is becoming more common and accepted, recent medical studies paint a worrying picture of significant health damage.

Illustration: Smoking cannabis

A doctor and a naturopath explain: How to restore the body to balance after a period of stress

How do stress, changes in routine and emotional eating affect the digestive system, and what can really help restore a sense of balance?

Periods of prolonged stress affect not only mood, but also the body, and especially the digestive system

Passover 2026: This is the healthy spread for matzah – and what to avoid

The complete spread guide for Passover: What is really healthy, how many calories are hidden in one teaspoon, and which spread will keep you full over time without spiking blood sugar levels?

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