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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

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

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