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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

How extreme heat disrupts brain function, changes our behavior

Severe heat doesn’t just make us uncomfortable—it impairs brain defenses, disrupts sleep, lowers cognitive performance, heightens irritability, and worsens medical conditions, say neuroscientists and psychologists

Tzur Gueta, Eitan Gefen | 08.15.25

Heading for legalization? Trump eyes cannabis reclassification across US

US president confirms his administration is reviewing a potential reclassification of cannabis, a move that could ease federal restrictions, support medical research and allow tax benefits for legal cannabis

Tzur Gueta | 08.14.25

Doctors bust knuckle-cracking myths: Here’s what really happens

Knuckle cracking, a habit of more than half the population, is widely believed to cause arthritis and joint damage, but specialists say there’s no scientific evidence to support these claims, calling it an urban legend

Tzur Gueta | 08.13.25

ריסוס הדברה בדיור ציבורי בהונג קונג, בעקבות מקרים של צ'יקונגוניה

Chikungunya virus outbreak in China: Thousands infected amid aggressive containment measures

China faces its largest-ever chikungunya outbreak with over 7,700 cases, mostly in Foshan; authorities deploy forced hospitalizations, drones and fines to contain the virus spread as concerns grow over local transmission

Tzur Gueta | 08.08.25

Complex medical conditions of Gaza toddler portrayed as starving in viral photo revealed

New medical information shows Mohammed Al-Matouq suffers from multiple serious health conditions, including cerebral palsy, hypoxia and a rare genetic syndrome impacting his development and posture

Tzur Gueta | 08.03.25

Israeli TikTok star’s piercing mishap highlights health risks

Annael Krief shares her painful experience after a dermal piercing was absorbed into her chest tissue, requiring surgical removal; teen's ear infection highlight risk of dermal accessories

Tzur Gueta | 08.02.25

Break a leg: 21-year-old fractures own legs to become taller

A young German man undergoes extreme leg-lengthening surgery to boost his height—and his confidence; His viral journey reflects a growing global trend where men endure pain, risk, and high costs in pursuit of a few extra inches and self-worth

Tzur Gueta | 07.18.25

Clinical trial finds liver damage in healthy adults taking common CBD doses, often without symptoms; researchers urge regular testing and medical oversight, especially as CBD use grows rapidly despite limited proof of benefits or long-term safety

Tzur Gueta | 07.15.25

New obesity definition could label millions more as high-risk, Israeli-led study finds

An Israeli-led study applying Europe's updated obesity criteria finds that over 50 million U.S. adults once deemed overweight now qualify as obese—many with serious health conditions; experts warn the findings are also relevant for Israelis

Tzur Gueta | 07.08.25

Genital warts on the rise as HPV infections surge in Israel

A Tel Aviv man’s personal account of HPV highlights the growing prevalence of genital warts and the dangers of late diagnosis; Experts stress early treatment, vaccination, and public awareness to prevent complications, including cancers linked to high-risk HPV strains

Tzur Gueta | 06.28.25

Stroke risk: Sleep deprivation during wartime may harm brain

Neurologist explains chronic sleep loss during the Israel-Iran conflict raises stroke risk as prolonged stress and disrupted rest trigger dangerous physiological effects

Tzur Gueta | 06.25.25

Is your beard actually dirtier than your toilet? Science weighs in

Claims that beards are breeding grounds for bacteria have gone viral, but do they hold up to scientific scrutiny? A dermatologist debunks the myths and explains what proper hygiene really means for facial hair

Tzur Gueta | 05.31.25

Tamar Kotz’s tragic end: Experts explain science behind 'broken heart syndrome'

Death of Tamar Kotz, who lost five family members in the October 7 massacre, highlights the devastating link between extreme grief and Takotsubo cardiomyopathy which can lead to serious cardiological conditions

Tzur Gueta | 05.27.25

Prolific sperm donor passes genetic cancer causing mutation to 10 offsprings

Donor fathering 67 babies, carrying an undetected TP53 mutation; 23 of his offspring inherited cancer risk and 10 are diagnosed with leukemia or lymphoma; Israeli legislation to prevent such cases, lacking

Tzur Gueta | 05.25.25

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