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Ear-pinning surgery: Changing children's lives

Many children experience shaming and bullying over their protruding ears, but Israeli physician who invented new procedure to make operation less invasive says it doesn't have to be so

Ariela Ayalon | 11.07.24

How often should you wash your hair? Dermatologists weigh in

Experts explain when washing your hair too often can be harmful and when avoiding it altogether may lead to other problems; and what about using conditioner?

Tzur Gueta | 11.06.24

Israeli study links blood sugar levels, brain aging process

Blood sugar levels are key factor in brain degradation process in people, study by international experts led by Ben-Gurion University team shows

Eitan Gefen | 11.04.24

Chances slim, not impossible: Galia and brother suffer from same type of cancer

Galia, a nurse from Modi'in says she wasn't preoccupied with her life, but how she would inform her parents just two months after her brother was diagnosed with the same kind of cancer

Ariela Ayalon | 11.02.24

Man critically ill with rabies, what are the symptoms, how to treat

An elderly man contracts the rare disease after being bitten by a dog; an expert explains the fatal illness with a 99% mortality rate and how to manage and avoid it

Alexandra Lukash | 10.29.24

האגודה האמריקנית לסרטן בחנה גורמי סיכון לסרטן - הניתנים למניעה

Lifestyle counts: Experts say about 40% of cancer cases are preventable

American Cancer Society study finds about half of cancer-attributed death are preventable when the leading factor is smoking and the second is being overweight; 'More than 80% of lung cancer cases are related to smoking'

Ron Crissy | 10.28.24

Spicy food: Metabolism booster and other health benefits

Most people have a love-hate relationship with spicy food, but how does it impact our health? Who should avoid it? Is there such a thing as 'too spicy'? And why is it essential to avoid touching your eyes or sensitive skin after handling hot peppers?

Dr. Sigal Frishman | 10.28.24

How to protect ourselves from a bug sting-induced allergic reaction

Allergic reactions to bees and other insects from the Vespidae family such as wasps and even fire ants have become common in recent years; allergy expert explains all there is to know

Dr. Idit Lachover-Roth | 10.28.24

עישון סיגריה אלקטרונית סיגריות אלקטרוניות

Israeli teen hospitalized in serious condition after using e-cigarette

Schneider Children's Medical Center physician recalls a 17-year-old being brought in coughing large amounts of blood before being diagnosed with a pulmonary hemorrhage

Adir Yanko | 10.23.24

Toddler undergoes rare chest surgery in Jerusalem: 'No one had ever seen anything like this'

Parents of one-year-old child say no expert could help them until they arrived at Hadassah Medical Center, where their son was diagnosed with a rare form of gynecomastia

Eitan Gefen | 10.16.24

Israeli weight loss pill makes history with FDA approval

The Israeli Epitomee pharmaceutical company receives FDA approval for new weight loss pill which expands in the stomach and does not contain an active agent; Will the Israeli pill sway the market?

Dr. Lior Neuman | 09.26.24

The secret health benefits of the pomegranate

It’s the most beautiful fruit on the Rosh Hashanah table and is also the healthiest; Studies show it can help delay the onset of diabetes, hypertension, cancer, atherosclerosis, and cardiovascular diseases, as well as slow down aging processes

Meital Levi | 09.25.24

How do childhood traumatic events affect mental health in adulthood? A crying girl sitting on the floor

Are mental disorders linked to childhood trauma?

A study involving thousands of twin pairs explores whether mental disorders are caused by genetics, environment, or both

Tal Fisher / Davidson Institute of Science | 09.20.24

Alcohol could contribute to cancer, experts explain

A scientific report from the American Association for Cancer Research points to a particularly alarming rise in cancer cases among relatively young people due to alcohol consumption, smoking, and obesity - should we avoid alcohol entirely?

Oren Ries | 09.20.24

Seasonal eating: What should we eat in fall?

With modernity allowing us to enjoy every fruit and vegetable regardless of the seasons, studies show returning to seasonal eating can have benefits to our health

Shir Alfi-Seger | 09.19.24

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