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גרייה מוחית מגנטית עמוקה, Deep TMS, שיבא תל השומר

Israel launches experimental Deep TMS treatment for widespread chronic pain

Sheba Medical Center is using noninvasive magnetic stimulation to target several brain regions linked to pain, cognition and mood, with doctors hoping for lasting improvements in both symptoms and daily function

Tzur Gueta | 10.03.26

Waking up repeatedly to pee at night? Here’s when to check why

Repeated nighttime urination can disrupt sleep and daytime function and has been linked to a higher risk of falls; urologists explain when evaluation is needed, what causes to consider and why the bladder is not always to blame

Tzur Gueta | 09.22.26

Israeli researcher helps solve 340-year mystery of Sweden’s Queen Christina’s death

Technion and Rambam professor Zaid Abassi and two US colleagues say undiagnosed diabetes likely contributed to a chronic leg infection that developed into fatal sepsis in 1689

Tzur Gueta | 09.18.26

Think smoking is social? It may actually make you lonelier

A study of more than 50,000 Europeans found smokers reported greater loneliness and a larger increase over two years; experts say addiction, illness and emotional dependence may all help explain the link

Tzur Gueta | 09.10.26

Artificial sweeteners, food colorings and flavorings linked to higher depression risk, study finds

Study of more than 171,000 adults followed for over a decade found a dose-dependent association between several food additives and future depression, though researchers and experts stress the observational findings do not prove causation

Tzur Gueta | 09.08.26

Spicy food linked to longer life and lower heart disease risk

Large studies link regular chili consumption to lower mortality and reduced heart, cancer and lung disease risk, but experts stress the evidence does not prove cause and effect

Tzur Gueta | 09.05.26

Don’t feel guilty about sleeping in: Extra weekend sleep may benefit your heart

A South Korean study found that adding one to two hours of sleep on weekends was linked to a lower likelihood of high blood pressure, though researchers caution that excessive catch-up sleep may disrupt regular sleep patterns

Tzur Gueta | 09.04.26

Keto diet cuts liver fat by 67% and improves blood sugar, study finds

Participants on keto lost about 10% of their body weight, similar to Mediterranean and low-fat groups, but saw a 67% drop in liver fat versus 45%; half no longer met criteria for prediabetes after four to five months

Tzur Gueta | 09.02.26

Is your sugar-free gum putting your heart at risk? Study raises new concerns

New study links xylitol, a common sweetener in sugar-free gum and other products, to increased risk of heart attack and stroke, though researchers stress the findings show an association, not causation

Tzur Gueta | 09.01.26

Neck pain, burning eyes, aching hands: Is your smartphone changing your body?

We spend hours staring at screens each day, but which health risks are backed by research and which remain disputed? Experts from Rambam and Sheba explain what prolonged screen use does to the neck, eyes and hands

Tzur Gueta | 08.29.26

Gen Z is drinking less, but what is replacing alcohol?

US data shows young adults cutting back on alcohol as fitness spending rises, but experts warn screens, cannabis, gambling and other behaviors may be filling the gap

Tzur Gueta | 08.29.26

מימין: ד"ר עידן אדיר, פרופ' אירית שגיא וד"ר משה ביטון

Crohn’s breakthrough? Your gut may never forget inflammation, Israeli scientists find

Weizmann Institute researchers find that damage to the tissue surrounding intestinal cells persisted for more than a year in mice, altered stem-cell behavior and may help explain recurrent Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis

Tzur Gueta | 08.26.26

The new blood test is designed to help diagnose Alzheimer’s in people age 40 and older with cognitive symptoms

For the first time, new blood test can help detect Alzheimer’s from age 40

A new FDA-approved blood test could help detect Alzheimer’s from age 40 by measuring proteins linked to brain amyloid; intended for people with cognitive decline, it showed high predictive accuracy and is due in the US later this year

Tzur Gueta | 08.24.26

Summer skin damage: what to treat now and what to leave for winter

Dermatologists explain why acne and pigmentation often worsen after summer, which treatments are safe now and why aggressive peels and lasers should wait

Tzur Gueta | 08.23.26

Surrogate refused abortion after rare fetal heart defect, sparking Texas custody battle

A surrogate says the intended parents sought to terminate the pregnancy after HLHS diagnosis; the baby was born and is receiving care; Rambam specialist warns the untreated heart condition is fatal in 100% of cases

Tzur Gueta | 08.20.26