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Unable to afford an abortion, woman self-induces and is sentenced to 7 years in prison
Violet Zulu, a 26-year-old mother of two from Zambia, sentenced to 7 years after ending pregnancy herself when being denied legal abortion;  Supreme Court overturned her conviction following an appeal backed by rights groups
Eitan Gefen | 02.19.26
סוגים שונים של אגוזים
Let’s go nuts: Fattening, healthy, ancient and dessert favorites — a complete guide
Which nut has earned official medical recognition, why drinking water after eating almonds matters, which nut contains the most protein and why you should always smell macadamias before buying Nutritionist Mariana Urbakh explains
Eitan Gefen | 02.14.26
טיפול סרטן כימותרפיה אימונותרפיה אינפוזיה
Morning immunotherapy linked to longer lung cancer survival, study finds
Clinical trial in China suggests lung cancer patients receiving immunotherapy in the morning lived significantly longer than those treated later in the day, raising new questions about the body’s biological clock and cancer care
Eitan Gefen | 02.12.26
אבא משחק עם הילד שלו
Beyond daddy issues: what early family dynamics do to a child’s body
A study of hundreds of families found that early parenting dynamics, especially fathers’ sensitivity in infancy, are linked to better child health later; 'There is extensive evidence that early relationships shape children’s lives,' said Dr. Dr. Jonathan Dvash
Eitan Gefen | 02.10.26
מגבת אמבטיה
Your towel may be crawling with germs: when to replace and wash it
The towel you use after a shower or at the gym may harbor millions of bacteria, fungi, viruses and even parasites; Doctors explain how infections spread through towels and how often they should be replaced and washed
Eitan Gefen | 01.31.26
אריכות ימים
What really determines how long we live? Israeli study delivers a surprise
Genetics play a much larger role in determining how long humans live than previously thought, accounting for about half of lifespan variation, according to a new study by the Weizmann Institute
Eitan Gefen | 01.30.26
דיכאון המתנה לטיפול נפשי
Israel’s mental health crisis fuels AI-powered platform bridging months-long wait for therapy
As demand for mental health care soars after October 7, a new Israeli platform uses psychodrama and artificial intelligence to offer guided emotional support during long waiting periods, aiming to prevent deterioration before treatment even begins
Eitan Gefen | 01.29.26
אופרה ווינפרי זריקות הרזיה פודקאסט
Oprah Winfrey says weight returned after quitting GLP‑1 injections: Is obesity a chronic disease?
Her podcast conversation with tennis star Serena Williams sparked a new debate about the drug; obesity expert Dr. Idit Dotan: 'They are not weight loss injections, but injections to treat obesity. When you call them by their proper name, you can understand why you can't stop taking them'
Eitan Gefen | 01.25.26
פרופ' יורם יובל
The happiness paradox of parenthood, according to brain researcher Yoram Yovell
Do children really bring happiness? Decades of research suggest otherwise. Studies show most couples are happier before becoming parents and after their children leave home; Prof. Yoram Yovell explains why modern parenthood so often erodes personal and marital satisfaction
Eitan Gefen | 01.24.26
דובר צה"ל פצועים עזה סמל ל' רב"ט ג' - איכות טובה
Shot at point-blank range: two IDF medics wounded days before ceasefire
Terrorists stormed an IDF defensive position and opened fire at close range, critically wounding two combat medics; they recount the gunfight, severe injuries and long rehabilitation, and their determination to return to service despite daily struggles
Eitan Gefen | 01.24.26
סתיו שלום, מהפרעות אכילה לפיתוח גוף, תערוכה, תמונות
‘I weighed 86 pounds, and I was vomiting to stay thin’: from an eating disorder to a bodybuilding title
A former elite ballet dancer, Stav Shalom, spiraled into severe eating disorders in her pursuit of perfection; years of hospitalizations and recovery attempts followed, until she found healing in an unexpected place: women’s bodybuilding, in an intimate photo project documented by her sister, the two reflect on illness, sisterhood and recovery
Eitan Gefen | 01.24.26
הצריבות שנשארות על העור לאחר הטקס
‘It’s brutal, then it’s transformative’: the rise of Kambo frog venom ceremonies
An ancient Amazonian ritual has become a legal alternative therapy embraced by a growing number of Israelis;  known as Kambo, the ceremony involves applying frog venom to the skin, followed by intense physical reactions that some say changed their lives
Eitan Gefen | 01.24.26
צינון התקררות
Doctors explain what really causes a cold (Hint: it's not wet hair)
Colds are one of the most common winter ailments, but countless myths have developed around them over the years; how can you tell the difference between a cold and the flu; when are you likely to infect others, are vitamins really helpful and how should you protect yourself in winter
Eitan Gefen | 01.21.26
סרן ת' וסרן ע', קצינים רופאים בצה"ל
Planning a wedding from Gaza's Khan Younis: the combat medics who fell in love
They met in military medical school and fell in love long before the uniforms; war placed each on a different front, carrying life-and-death responsibility, and still, they found a way to marry from inside Gaza
Eitan Gefen | 01.18.26
עישון חברתי
Is one cigarette a day really harmless? Doctors debunk the myth of light smoking
No cough, no shortness of breath and no warning signs may give smokers a false sense of safety; doctors explain why even one cigarette a day or occasional social smoking causes real, measurable damage to the body
Eitan Gefen | 01.17.26
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