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How much protein do you really need a day, and can you eat too much?

Protein is essential for muscle, recovery, satiety and normal body function, but experts say needs vary by age, activity and health status, and powders or bars should not replace a balanced diet

Eitan Geffen | 06.18.26

Want fuller hair? The new beauty trend says stop treating the hair and start with the scalp

You use quality shampoo, invest in masks and never skip serum? Great, but it is no longer enough: haircare is now shifting to scalp health and follicle ‘biohacking,’ but experts say the trend requires caution and proper diagnosis

Mali Zaidman | 06.18.26

Before pregnancy matters: fathers’ diet and weight linked to children’s long-term health

New research suggests a father’s weight, diet and lifestyle before conception may affect children’s risk of obesity and metabolic disease through biological changes in sperm; Some effects may be reversible with healthier habits in the months before pregnancy

ynet | 06.17.26

Researchers found glucosamine use was linked to a 25% higher risk of progression from mild cognitive impairment to dementia and a 25% higher mortality risk among dementia patients, but experts stress the findings do not prove cause and effect

Tzur Gueta | 06.16.26

Which coffee is healthiest? The drinks to choose and the ones you should avoid

Coffee is no longer seen as a health enemy, but the difference between a clean Americano and a syrup-loaded iced coffee can be huge; here is how filter coffee, espresso, cappuccino, capsules and instant coffee compare

Dr. Yael Benvenisti | 06.12.26

Fashionista in Vienna wearing Miu Miu and an Oura ring

How the Oura ring became a status symbol for health-conscious consumers

The sleek smart ring tracks sleep, heart rate, activity and recovery while offering personalized insights, but raises questions about cost, privacy and the psychological impact of constant self-monitoring

Mali Zaidman | 06.12.26

Watching the World Cup at 3 a.m.? Read this first

The 39-day World Cup celebration has officially begun; Israeli soccer fans will have to deal with quite a few sleepless nights, but how do you do it? Dr. Manuel Katz, a die-hard Argentina fan, offers tips

Dr. Manuel Katz | 06.12.26

Syphilis cases surge in Israel, rising 120% over four years

Common STIs like chlamydia and gonorrhea fell nearly 20 percent, but experts warn of delayed syphilis diagnosis, risks for pregnant women, and the need for routine testing and partner notification

Or Hadar | 06.11.26

Plastic bottles and receipts: the everyday chemicals linked to weight gain

Beyond calories and genetics, environmental chemicals may also affect how the body regulates fat; where are they found, and how can exposure be reduced?

Liora Houbara | 06.11.26

Twice a day for two weeks: the 'miracle juice' that may help lower blood pressure

New study finds that beetroot juice lowered blood pressure in older adults by reshaping oral bacteria, but why didn't it work as well in younger people, and could daily mouthwash be getting in the way?

ynet | 06.05.26

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The African superfruit that may help balance blood sugar, improve gut health

Known as the 'African tree of life,' the baobab is one of the world's most resilient trees, producing a fiber-rich fruit that may help lower cholesterol levels, support digestive health and promote a longer-lasting feeling of fullness

Liora Houbara | 06.03.26

Selma Blair at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 15, 2026

Pre-multiple sclerosis’ concept drives earlier diagnosis and treatment

Shift in multiple sclerosis care: doctors now move from reactive treatment to early, proactive intervention; Monitoring begins even in symptom-free stages, with growing focus on 'pre–MS' detection to prevent silent brain damage and long-term progression

Noga Shavit-Raz | 05.29.26

Sugar, honey and artificial sweeteners: which is the healthiest?

Sugar is now seen as a major diet villain, but sweetness has not disappeared, it has simply changed form, from artificial sweeteners and stevia to 'sugar-free' products and honey; But are these alternatives really healthier?

Eitan Gefen | 05.28.26

'I am not the mother I dreamed of being before the war and maybe I will never be'

Border Police combatant Amit Gur left her infant on Oct 7 to fight and returned with severe nerve damage in both hands and chronic pain, saying motherhood was irreversibly changed: 'I couldn’t lift my daughter, the milk stopped, things that once felt obvious became a daily struggle,' she said

Amit Gur | 05.25.26

Chew on this: the diet dos and don’ts that can save your smile

Tooth enamel is the body’s strongest tissue, but it does not regenerate; dentists say diet, timing and brushing habits can help prevent sensitivity, stains and decay

Lior Houbara | 05.24.26

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