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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

Cabbage, kale, cauliflower: The cancer-fighting power of cruciferous vegetables

Meta-analysis of 600,000 people finds eating just 20–40 grams of cruciferous vegetables daily — like broccoli, cabbage or kale — linked to 17% drop in colorectal cancer risk, reinforcing role of diet in prevention

Eitan Gefen | 09.13.25

Study links excess salt to treatment-resistant hypertension

Hypertension affects about two-thirds of people over age 60 and is responsible for an estimated 10 million deaths globally each year; often symptomless, it raises the risk of heart disease, stroke and other complications

Eitan Gefen | 09.04.25

The people choosing hot workouts: Why they sweat it out

At the height of Israeli summer, more people step into steaming hot rooms for yoga, Pilates and breathing exercises; sounds extreme? For them, it’s a way of life; 'You come out of class a different person'

Eitan Gefen | 08.29.25

Grapes may be the next superfood, challenging sugar myths

A new study highlights the nutritional power of grapes, rich in antioxidants and polyphenols, which support heart, brain, skin, gut and eye health, suggesting they deserve recognition as a true superfood

Eitan Gefen | 08.24.25

Quick and precise: Israel unveils new AI diagnostic system for autism, ADHD

Sheba Medical Center and Israeli startup Revealense unveil an AI-powered diagnostic platform that uses a webcam to analyze behavioral cues for autism and ADHD from home

Eitan Gefen | 08.22.25

Blue-and-white breakthrough: Israel to perform first-ever transplant of lab-grown spinal cord

Tel Aviv University researchers have grown human spinal cord stem cells, aiming to help paralyzed patients walk again; after successful animal trials, Health Ministry approves moving forward with human testing

Eitan Gefen | 08.18.25

Oversleeping on weekends may backfire, experts warn

Sleeping in on weekends may feel restorative but experts warn it can disrupt the biological clock, cause irritability and harm health

Eitan Gefen | 08.17.25

How extreme heat disrupts brain function, changes our behavior

Severe heat doesn’t just make us uncomfortable—it impairs brain defenses, disrupts sleep, lowers cognitive performance, heightens irritability, and worsens medical conditions, say neuroscientists and psychologists

Tzur Gueta, Eitan Gefen | 08.15.25

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