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Scientists made coffee drinkers quit for 2 weeks — what they found surprised everyone

New research suggests caffeinated and decaf coffee may affect gut bacteria, mood, stress, memory and inflammation; experts say the findings highlight the gut-brain connection, but caution that more research is needed

Tzur Gueta | 05.11.26

The pregnancy complication that can be mistaken for normal fatigue

Preeclampsia can develop without clear signs and mimic normal pregnancy symptoms, making awareness crucial; Dr. Orit Bernholtz warns it can be misleading and worsen rapidly

Tzur Gueta | 05.09.26

Hidden belly fat may be aging your brain, researchers say

Large Israeli MRI study links deep, visceral fat to faster brain aging, memory decline and weaker cognitive function regardless of weight; reducing it was associated with preserved brain volume and slower atrophy, researchers found

Tzur Gueta | 05.05.26

Could pillow height affect your eye health?

How we sleep, especially pillow height and head position, may affect eye pressure and glaucoma risk; an eye specialist says finding the right balance matters

Tzur Gueta | 04.28.26

COVID-19 could increase risk of lung cancer, Israeli-led research finds

International study led by Prof. Alex Gilles-Hillel of Hebrew University and Hadassah suggests possible link between COVID-19 and an increased risk of lung cancer, forming a biological mechanism by which the spike protein damages the lungs and promotes cancerous processes

Tzur Gueta | 04.14.26

Highly mutated COVID variant 'Cicada' emerges on global health radar

BA.3.2 has drawn attention in Europe and the United States, but early data suggest it is not more severe than earlier variants and has not triggered a significant new wave of illness

Tzur Gueta | 03.31.26

Losing an hour of sleep: How Daylight Saving Time impacts heart health and safety

Transition to daylight saving time may temporarily disrupt sleep and affect the body, but studies show that the effect on the heart is not clear-cut; The greater threat lies in persistent sleep deprivation, which affects cardiovascular risk over time

Tzur Gueta | 03.25.26

Israeli study finds new treatment for West Nile virus may cut deaths and improve recovery

Sheba Medical Center trial using antibody-rich plasma shows improved cognition, daily function and lower mortality, offering hope for first targeted treatment for West Nile virus, which currently has no specific therapy

Tzur Gueta | 03.24.26

Israeli, US brain study shows one system can ‘take the wheel,’ offering new clues to OCD and depression

Researchers say chemical signaling in the brain can override itself, disrupting behavior control and opening new paths for treating OCD and related disorders

Tzur Gueta | 03.23.26

Etihad Airways plane; airports in the UAE were damaged and suffered heavy disruptions

War disrupts medicine supply routes, raising concerns over cancer treatment delays

War disrupts key Middle East air hubs, forcing rerouting of temperature-sensitive drug shipments; health officials warn prolonged delays could affect cancer treatment supplies

Tzur Gueta | 03.17.26

Nighttime sirens hit people with ADHD harder; Here’s how to cope

Sleep problems are common symptoms of ADHD; During nights of sirens and stress, hyperarousal can make it even harder to fall asleep or stay asleep; Experts explain what treatments and habits may help

Tzur Gueta | 03.13.26

One in 3 carry brain parasite; study reveals how it’s kept in check

Researchers find key immune cells can destroy themselves when infected with Toxoplasma gondii, stopping the brain parasite from spreading and helping explain why a microbe carried by roughly one-third of the world rarely causes severe disease

Tzur Gueta | 03.12.26

How MDA’s breast milk bank supports premature babies during war

Despite the Iran war, Magen David Adom’s national breast milk bank operates at full capacity, supplying hundreds of doses monthly to premature and ill infants, serving as a lifeline when mothers’ milk is unavailable, its director said

Tzur Gueta, Ariela Ayalon | 03.03.26

Lab-grown human spinal cord tissue shows signs of repair after injury, study finds

New research unveils first lab-grown human spinal cord injury models tested with experimental therapy that promotes nerve regeneration; Israeli expert calls it an important advance, but warns restoring nerve fibers in people remains highly complex

Tzur Gueta | 02.26.26

Why a common cold knocks some people down while others feel nothing

A new study shows why the same cold virus causes mild sniffles in some people but severe illness and asthma flare-ups in others, finding that the difference depends on how fast and how strongly the immune system reacts in the first hours after infection

Tzur Gueta | 02.13.26