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Maldives bans smoking for life for anyone born after 2007, world’s first generational tobacco ban

A groundbreaking law in the Maldives prohibits anyone born after January 2007 from ever smoking. The move aims to create a tobacco-free generation, making the island nation the first in the world to enforce a lifetime smoking ban.

AFP, Tzur Gueta | 11.02.25

Men’s brains shrink faster than women’s: How is it related to Alzheimer's?

A large study finds men’s and women’s brains shrink at different rates with age, but structural differences don’t fully explain why women face higher rates of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Tzur Gueta | 10.22.25

Health alert: Toxic metals found in popular protein supplements exceed safe limits

New tests show several US protein powders and shakes contain lead and heavy metals — some 15 times above safe limits; two major brands were deemed unsafe; Dr. Meir Preis warns lead accumulates in the body and causes long-term damage

Tzur Gueta | 10.16.25

Pigs could revolutionize the future of organ transplants

As transplant waiting lists grow and patients die before donors are found, clinical trials and genetic engineering — from China to the U.S. to Israel — are pushing toward a breakthrough, with genetically modified pigs leading the way

Tzur Gueta | 10.11.25

UK doctor suspended for antisemitic posts: 'Jews are committing gleeful genocide'

Dr. Ellen Kriesels is suspended after antisemitic rants and a protest sign defaming Israel spark outrage—exposing deepening concerns over hate within the NHS, as Jewish groups demand action

Tzur Gueta | 09.14.25

Scrolling on your phone while on the toilet sharply raises risk of hemorrhoids

Smartphone use in the restroom is associated with a 46% increased risk of hemorrhoids; 'I’ve been warning my patients for years not to take their phones into the bathroom,”'said Dr. Benjamin Person, a senior colorectal surgeon and proctologist; 'Until now, it was professional intuition. But now there’s research to support it'

Tzur Gueta | 09.07.25

Sudden red spot on the eye? Usually harmless, sometimes a warning

A sudden red patch on the white of the eye often looks alarming but is typically painless and benign; experts say it’s more common with age and may signal underlying health issues like high blood pressure if it recurs

Tzur Gueta | 09.07.25

Study warns extreme intermittent fasting tied to higher heart risk

A major study tracking 20,000 adults found those restricting meals to fewer than eight hours daily faced a 135% higher risk of cardiovascular death; researchers urge moderation with safer 10–12 hour windows and stress food quality over rigid timing rules

Oren Reiss, Tzur Gueta | 09.02.25

Heart failure in women: Key risk factors and how to prevent them

Heart failure in women stems from a mix of traditional risks like hypertension and obesity, and sex-specific factors including hormonal changes, reproductive history and chronic inflammation; early prevention and awareness are key to reducing future heart disease

Tzur Gueta | 09.02.25

Israeli cancer survivor lives with an ankle for a knee: 'It pushed me forward in dating'

After battling bone cancer at 19, Ofek Keesing chose a rare surgery that rotated his leg 180 degrees so his ankle could function as a knee; now 27, he’s pain-free, traveling the world and embracing life with confidence

Tzur Gueta | 08.27.25

In first, Israeli hospital opens new amputee rehabilitation clinic

Former Golani Brigade soldier Roie Sal shares his journey of chronic pain and amputation due to a combat injury, finding renewed hope at Sourasky Medical Center’s new multidisciplinary amputee clinic

Sharon Kidon, Tzur Gueta | 08.25.25

Soroka Medical Center earns ATS recognition for asthma research

Soroka Medical Center’s groundbreaking study, led by Dr. Guy Hazan, reveals that full-term newborns with transient breathing difficulties face a higher risk of developing childhood asthma; the research, featured on the ATS journal cover, highlights early respiratory health insights

Tzur Gueta | 08.25.25

Women who experience stalking face higher risk of heart attack and stroke

A US study finds women subjected to stalking face a 41% higher risk of heart disease and stroke, rising to 70% for those who obtained restraining orders. Experts warn chronic stress from harassment can be deadly

Tzur Gueta | 08.22.25

New eye drops approved that restore near vision without reading glasses

The FDA has approved VIZZ, once-daily eye drops that sharpen near vision for millions with age-related presbyopia; Doctors say the treatment reduces side effects seen with earlier drops and could improve quality of life

Tzur Gueta | 08.19.25

New COVID variants spark global concern as Israel’s vaccination rates plummet

Despite new variants driving hospitalizations, fewer than 1% of Israelis got vaccinated this year—among the lowest rates worldwide; health experts warn that seniors and high-risk groups face preventable severe illness and death

Tzur Gueta | 08.18.25

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