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Distinguishing between 'good' and 'bad' cholesterol

Cholesterol, essential for cell building and hormone production, poses severe cardiovascular risks when levels are high; When is it good and when is it bad, and how best to manage it?

Prof. Yaron Arbel | 08.10.24

Tackling global warming one meal at a time

Research indicates that a vegetarian and vegan diets are less harmful to the environment than animal-based diets including meat and dairy products

Sahar Zadka/Davidson Institute of Science | 08.09.24

Nearly 50% of Israelis are overweight, one in four actively dieting, report finds

According to Central Bureau of Statistics, only 43% of Israelis aged 20 and over maintain healthy weight; data reveals significant differences in dieting habits between Jews and Arabs and shows how income levels impact weight

Yaron Drukman | 08.08.24

Israeli study shows doctors less likely to take women's pain seriously

Research finds women face significant discrimination in pain treatment, and reveals women about 10% less likely to receive prescription for painkillers compared to men with same pain complaint

Eitan Gefen | 08.08.24

Science behind Algeria Olympic boxer that ignited trans firestorm

Imane Khelif's victory over Italian opponent sparked controversy after claims of elevated testosterone levels led some to call her male, but expert says such results scientifically flawed; she will compete for Olympic gold medal on Friday

Eitan Gefen | 08.07.24

Northern municipalities prepare new emergency plans amid tensions

New government-approved plan will act in emergency in order to evacuate the elderly and special needs population who require constant connection to electricity within a short time

Yair Kraus | 08.02.24

This protein is a crucial resistant to brain degeneration, study finds

Reelin seems to have a crucial role in protecting the brain against Alzheimer's disease and age-related cognitive decline

Ynetnews | 08.02.24

Alternative medicine trends adopted by Paris athletes, shunned by doctors

Cupping therapy, cryotherapy and other recovery methods quickly becoming hits in Olympic Village, making doctors worry they will make their way to hospitals

Yair Kattan | 07.31.24

How one mom's battle with cancer saved her daughters

After Ronit Weiss diagnosed with ovarian cancer, doctors recommended daughters get tested; all 3 found to carry BRCA gene mutation, and preventive surgeries saved their lives; 'Despite immense suffering, I find solace in reducing my daughters' risk'

Ronit Weiss | 07.30.24

Blood test diagnoses Alzheimer's with an 90% accuracy, beats doctors' performance

A blood test combining two biomarkers for Alzheimer's can diagnose the disease in its early stages, even decades before symptoms appear, however, researchers clarify that 'further research is needed'

Ron Crissy | 07.29.24

Neglecting Israel's periphery endangers public health in Israel

Opinion: Improving the health services in Israel's periphery is not just a moral and ethical mission, but also a Zionist one, made to attract entrepreneurs, foreign students, and investments in Israel's possible future Silicon Valley

Dr. Moshe Cohen | 07.27.24

פארק מים גיא בכנרת, אמבה "אוכלת מוח" נגלריה פאולרי

'He screamed in agony': 10-year-old Roi battles deadly 'brain-eating' amoeba

Boy sedated and on ventilator in intensive care unit at Ziv Medical Center in Safed after contracting brain-eating amoeba at Sea of Galilee water park; ‘We need the public's help with prayers to bring our Roi back to us,’ aunt pleads

Yair Kraus | 07.25.24

יתושת הבית יתושה יתוש יתושים קדחת מערב הנילוס

Scorching Israeli June could be cause of dozens of West Nile fever deaths

West Nile virus cases in Israel spike to 540 with 36 deaths, fueled by climate change and heat waves, says Taub Center's Maya Sadeh

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 07.25.24

Israelis flock to ER after brain-eating amoeba scare

Dozens seek medical attention after Health Ministry warns of possible infection from dangerous pathogen at Sea of Galilee water park; guidelines call on all feeling ill after swimming there to be tested after a second case of amoebic meningitis

Adir Yanko, Yair Kraus | 07.25.24

10-year-old hospitalized with suspected 'brain-eating' amoeba

Child with no underlying health conditions develops encephalitis; Health Ministry examining concerns of Naegleria fowleri infection weeks after 26-year-old man dies from deadly pathogen

Adir Yanko | 07.24.24

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