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Never try this: five of the most dangerous diets in the world

From swallowing parasites to surviving on 500 calories a day, history is full of extreme weight-loss methods; these five infamous diets reveal how far people have gone in pursuit of thinness, often at a devastating cost to their health

Eitan Gefen | 01.10.26

Internal relocation: when self-discovery begins without moving anywhere

You don’t need to pack a suitcase to leave an old life behind; more people are undergoing 'internal relocation,' changing careers or lifestyles after a quiet rupture that grows from daily emptiness into a journey of renewal and self-discovery

Itamar Pascal | 01.10.26

Beyond breast cancer: mammography scans may also detect heart disease risk

Mammography scans can reveal calcifications in breast arteries, a finding being studied for its link to heart disease risk in women and its potential to aid early detection of atherosclerosis during routine screening

Tzur Gueta | 01.05.26

Israeli scientists identify ‘brake and gas’ protein that may hold secret to aging

Life expectancy is rising rapidly, but healthy life expectancy lags behind; a Bar-Ilan University study in lab animals points to the protein Sirt6 as a key regulator that may explain healthier aging and open new treatment paths

Eitan Gefen | 01.05.26

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War stress shows in PTSD spike and rising smoking, new data reveals

Thirty percent of smokers increased tobacco use, Israelis sit more than eight hours a day and one-third report no aerobic exercise, as Maccabi data show 9,000 PTSD diagnoses this year and one in three Israelis saying they need mental health help

Or Hadar | 12.31.25

Not a cold: How to tell allergies from viruses and why proper care matters

Seasonal transitions often bring a runny nose, itching, sneezing and even shortness of breath; this is not a cold but an immune system misfire; how can allergies be distinguished from viruses, and why proper treatment significantly improves quality of life

Anati Gilad | 12.31.25

Your brain can age more slowly, researchers discover, but it's all up to you

Study finds that optimism, quality sleep and strong social ties are linked to healthier, younger-looking brains, up to eight years below chronological age, even among adults with chronic pain, highlighting lifestyle over age as key to brain health

Eitan Gefen | 12.30.25

Carrying around a heavy bag? These are the troubles it could cause

Carrying a heavy, unbalanced bag can cause back, neck and nerve pain and expose users to bacteria and hidden health risks; What can we do to prevent this, why shouldn't we put a wallet in our back pocket, and why is a messy bag a sign of something deeper?

Dr. Yael Benvenisti | 12.22.25

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‘Mary Poppins’ star Dick Van Dyke celebrates 100th birthday with new longevity guide

Dick Van Dyke, forever known from 'Mary Poppins' and 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,' turns 100 and releases a book on aging well, crediting his positive outlook; he still starts each morning with black coffee and five sugar cubes

Noga Shavit-Raz | 12.12.25

Israelis are turning back to herbal remedies: Here are 5 medicinal herbs you need to know

As more Israelis seek natural ways to unwind, experts recommend five calming herbs that are easily available and simple to prepare; Used in teas, these traditional remedies support sleep, digestion, mood and stress relief.

12.12.25

How Hadassah is transforming care for autism and developmental disabilities

Hadassah On Call: New Frontiers in Medicine: 'Autism is not one condition'

ILTV | 12.10.25

גרסיניה. גדלה בעיקר בדרום הודו ובדרום-מזרח אסיה

The tropical fruit gaining attention for blood sugar balance and appetite reduction

Garcinia, a fruit native to South India and Southeast Asia, is said to help balance blood sugar levels and support digestive cleansing

Liora Houbara | 12.05.25

Regular workouts but no progress? This common mistake could be the reason

An international study of more than a million adults over a decade found exercise still saves lives, but its benefits drop by nearly half in areas with heavy air pollution; what happens to the body on high-pollution days, and how can people keep training safely?

ynet | 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

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

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