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Experts sound alarm after viral 10,000-calorie challenge kills fitness influencer

After the sudden death of Russian fitness trainer Dmitry Nuyanzin, who consumed 10,000 calories a day in an online challenge, experts warn that extreme metabolic strain can cause organ failure and fatal arrhythmias, even in healthy young adults

Eitan Gefen | 12.04.25

Infrared saunas go mainstream at home, and Israelis are all for it

Infrared saunas gain global momentum and now surge in Israel too, driven by wellness claims and their rise as a new lifestyle marker; but is this just a passing trend or a meaningful therapeutic tool?

Eitan Gefen | 12.03.25

Fitness trainer dies in extreme weight gain challenge, consuming 10,000 calories a day

Dmitry Nuyanzin, a 30-year-old from Russia, gained 13 kilograms in a month to promote his fitness program by gaining then losing it all; he died in his sleep this week, reportedly from cardiac arrest after a severe metabolic overload

Eitan Gefen | 12.02.25

How the Land of the Rising Sun cracked the longevity code — why the Japanese live so long

Japan has ranked among the world’s longest-living countries for decades, consistently topping global charts since the 1980s; what drives its remarkable life expectancy? we set out to uncover the factors behind the Japanese longevity advantage

Eitan Gefen | 11.30.25

Why women outlive men — and why Israelis live longer than most

Global life expectancy has surged over the past century, and Israel now ranks fourth worldwide at more than 83 years; what drives longevity, why women almost always outlive men and could turning 100 soon become far less rare?

Eitan Gefen | 11.29.25

Healing on four legs: the unlikely therapy easing the invisible wounds of Israel's heroes

After losing her fiancé in a crash and growing up with a father scarred by war, Avivit Malka Ben-Gaon found healing among horses, transforming her pain into Gallop, a therapy center where soldiers and trauma survivors learn to breathe, trust and live again

Eitan Gefen | 11.09.25

26 years after surviving a brain hemorrhage, Hagai returns to the OR — this time as a neurosurgeon

At 11, Hagai Suissa nearly died after a severe head injury. Today, 26 years later, he’s a neurosurgeon at Ziv Medical Center — working in the same kind of operating room where doctors once saved his life, alongside the surgeon who inspired him

Eitan Gefen | 11.07.25

Addicted to shopping: why we can’t stop buying what we don’t need

TV ads swear it’s worth it, store signs promise huge discounts, apps overflow with deals and every social feed ends with 'buy now'; we all shop and sometimes regret it, but when does spending cross the line into addiction?

Eitan Gefen | 11.03.25

The depression is gone, but the sex-drive isn’t back: The hidden side of antidepressants

Antidepressants from the SSRI family have revolutionized mental health care and saved countless lives. But growing awareness highlights a troubling side effect — sexual dysfunction that, for some, persists long after treatment ends.

Eitan Gefen | 10.31.25

The hidden epidemic of the 21st century: how loneliness is killing millions

New research and Israeli experts say loneliness now poses a greater risk to health than smoking 15 cigarettes a day — fueling anxiety, illness and early death

Eitan Gefen | 10.17.25

Israeli researchers develop smart biological glue that could replace stitches

Technion researchers have developed a biodegradable smart glue that mimics how mollusks stick to wet surfaces; adhesive bonds tissues within seconds, seals bleeding and prevents infections, offering a potential alternative to surgical stitches

Eitan Gefen | 10.17.25

Freed Nova festival hostages wave from hospital window as crowd cheers

Bar Kupershtein and Rom Braslavski wave to dozens celebrating Simchat Torah outside Sheba Medical Center; fellow survivor Omri Miran watches video of his daughters growing up during his two years in Hamas captivity

Eitan Gefen, Eitan Glikman, Lihi Gordon | 10.14.25

Putin's war against the angel of death: Is the vision of eternal life closer than ever?

For years, Vladimir Putin has pursued ways to defeat aging — from launching a national immortality research center to backing projects on eternal youth; now he’s talking about repeated organ transplants; crazy fantasy or a glimpse into the future?

Eitan Gefen | 10.03.25

Your fasting plan could be hurting you

Major US study finds that both short and long eating windows may raise the risk of early death, pointing to 11–12 hours as ideal; experts urge personalizing fasting habits to fit health needs, lifestyle and the body’s natural circadian rhythm

Eitan Gefen | 09.30.25

What did you wear ten years ago? The French teen who can remember every day of her life

A young woman in France with hyperthymesia can recall every detail of her life—and even imagine future events; scientists say her rare memory offers new insight into how the brain stores and relives experiences

Eitan Gefen | 09.18.25

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