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One third of October 7 casualties evacuated in critical condition, study finds

New report finds large majority of individuals harmed by Hamas underwent at least one surgery; data underscores hospitals' particularly limited capacity to handle such large-scale incidents

Adir Yanko | 11.21.24

Parkinson's patients breathe differently, Israeli study discovers

Weizmann Institute researchers in collaboration with the Ichilov Medical Center find that people with Parkinson's disease take longer and more steady breaths and claim this will help early diagnosis

Dr. Michal Andelman-Gur, Prof. Noam Sobel, Prof. Tanya Gurevich | 11.21.24

Lack of sleep in your 40s may accelerate brain aging, study shows

'Sleep is the third essential need after air and water, as sleep debt impacts focus, memory, mood, coordination and reaction times,' expert says

Tzur Gueta | 11.21.24

Lower blood pressure with 5 minutes daily exercise

Experts find that adding just a few minutes of intense physical activity to your daily routine can significantly reduce the risk of serious health conditions associated with a sedentary lifestyle

Eitan Gefen | 11.14.24

העורק במוח של ש' לפני ואחרי שפתחו את החסימה

Jerusalem teen survives rare stroke in class thanks to complex surgery

Girl rushed to hospital where specialists find blockage in brain artery caused by fragments from disintegrating heart tumor; 16-year-old regains function after complex, 4-hour brain catheterization

Tzur Gueta | 11.14.24

TikTok craze mixing protein powder and Diet Coke is unhealthy and dangerous

New social media trend encourages mixing protein powder with popular drink, but diet expert warns the combination could be much more dangerous than it seems, especially to your gut bacteria

Tzur Gueta | 11.08.24

Skin dryness is directly linked to various skin conditions

How to deal with dry skin: Expert prevention and treatment tips

As temperatures drop, winter's chill can dry and irritate skin; dermatologist advises on protective measures and warns that frequent showers may worsen skin dryness

Dr. Sivan Mercer, Sharon Kidon | 11.07.24

Ear-pinning surgery: Changing children's lives

Many children experience shaming and bullying over their protruding ears, but Israeli physician who invented new procedure to make operation less invasive says it doesn't have to be so

Ariela Ayalon | 11.07.24

How often should you wash your hair? Dermatologists weigh in

Experts explain when washing your hair too often can be harmful and when avoiding it altogether may lead to other problems; and what about using conditioner?

Tzur Gueta | 11.06.24

Israeli study links blood sugar levels, brain aging process

Blood sugar levels are key factor in brain degradation process in people, study by international experts led by Ben-Gurion University team shows

Eitan Gefen | 11.04.24

Chances slim, not impossible: Galia and brother suffer from same type of cancer

Galia, a nurse from Modi'in says she wasn't preoccupied with her life, but how she would inform her parents just two months after her brother was diagnosed with the same kind of cancer

Ariela Ayalon | 11.02.24

Man critically ill with rabies, what are the symptoms, how to treat

An elderly man contracts the rare disease after being bitten by a dog; an expert explains the fatal illness with a 99% mortality rate and how to manage and avoid it

Alexandra Lukash | 10.29.24

האגודה האמריקנית לסרטן בחנה גורמי סיכון לסרטן - הניתנים למניעה

Lifestyle counts: Experts say about 40% of cancer cases are preventable

American Cancer Society study finds about half of cancer-attributed death are preventable when the leading factor is smoking and the second is being overweight; 'More than 80% of lung cancer cases are related to smoking'

Ron Crissy | 10.28.24

Spicy food: Metabolism booster and other health benefits

Most people have a love-hate relationship with spicy food, but how does it impact our health? Who should avoid it? Is there such a thing as 'too spicy'? And why is it essential to avoid touching your eyes or sensitive skin after handling hot peppers?

Dr. Sigal Frishman | 10.28.24

How to protect ourselves from a bug sting-induced allergic reaction

Allergic reactions to bees and other insects from the Vespidae family such as wasps and even fire ants have become common in recent years; allergy expert explains all there is to know

Dr. Idit Lachover-Roth | 10.28.24