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How dirty is your reusable water bottle? Experts warn of hidden health risks

Reusable water bottles, even when used only for water, can harbor harmful microorganisms; here's how to keep them clean, and why it's so important

Tzur Gueta | 11.30.25

One week off Instagram, TikTok linked to sharp drop in depression and anxiety, study finds

A large US study found that a one-week break from social media cut symptoms of depression, anxiety and insomnia, especially among those already struggling; researchers say the harm lies less in screen time than in unhealthy, passive use patterns

Tzur Gueta | 11.26.25

The five-second test: early signs of heart failure you shouldn’t ignore

A simple at-home test and often-overlooked symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath and sudden weight gain can help detect heart failure early and prompt timely medical care

Dvir Reshef, Tzur Gueta | 11.25.25

Not just kids: Adults get crossed eyes too, and here’s how to catch it early

Strabismus, or crossed eyes, can start in childhood or develop later after a stroke, tumor or neurological illness; it may cause double vision or lazy eye and hurt confidence; expert says it is a medical issue involving brain processing and needs early treatment

Tzur Gueta | 11.25.25

Only speak one language? Your brain may be aging faster, study finds

A new study finds monolinguals are twice as likely to experience accelerated brain aging compared to multilinguals, with strong links between speaking multiple languages and reduced cognitive decline

Tzur Gueta | 11.20.25

Israeli researcher helps develop breakthrough treatment that cuts blood fats by over 50%

A large international study found a new drug reduces triglyceride levels by more than 50% and lowers pancreatitis risk by up to 85%; Dr. Hofit Cohen of Sheba Medical Center says the therapy 'changes the course of patients’ lives'

Tzur Gueta | 11.18.25

Flat feet aren’t a problem—unless they are

Once seen as a condition requiring urgent correction, flatfoot is now considered a harmless variation for most, unless pain or symptoms emerge; experts explain when it needs treatment, what the real risks are and why orthotics aren’t always the answer

Tzur Gueta | 11.15.25

The science behind the 'old person smell': what really changes in our bodies with age

Once dismissed as a social taboo, the distinct scent associated with aging has a biological basis; dermatologists and dietitians explain how cellular oxidation, shifting hormones and even diet shape the body’s chemistry, and what can help keep it fresh

Tzur Gueta | 11.09.25

Get your hair back in 20 days? Scientists uncover body’s own trigger for hair regrowth

Study finds fat cells under the skin release natural fatty acids that trigger hair stem cells, regrowing hair in mice within 20 days; experts say it’s still early and untested in humans but shows promise for future baldness treatments

Tzur Gueta | 11.09.25

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

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