Health
How to tone the body without losing weight?
Ahead of "after the holidays," many people look for diets to shed excess weight. Dr. Maya Rosman offers a different approach – toning without weight loss.
The vaccine that reduced the risk of infant hospitalization by 83%
Cula uses food and community to help people rebuild their lives
Private hospital in Tel Aviv shut down over severe safety violations following surprise inspection
This is the city that will subsidize the installation of defibrillators in residential buildings
After similar moves in Rishon Lezion, Rehovot, Herzliya, Ra'anana, and additional authorities, Givatayim is also subsidizing defibrillators for residential buildings.
Want to lose weight? This supplement won't do the job for you
L-carnitine is marketed as a natural fat burner, but evidence for weight loss is limited. Its breakdown in the gut may also produce a substance linked to increased heart risk.
The new trend capturing delivery rooms in Israel
More and more laboring women are choosing to enter the pool instead of the delivery bed, and Assuta Ashdod Hospital reports a surge in demand. How safe is this procedure?
Living better for longer: Israeli fitness experts on how to stay strong and healthy as you age
Longevity, which refers not only to the number of years a person lives but also to the number of years they stay healthy and active, is an increasingly important and popular topic today.
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan returned to prison after court ordered hospital visit
His lawyers say his health has deteriorated in prison and that he lost significant vision in his right eye. The government has said medical reports disclosed nothing requiring immediate treatment.
The common mistake most of us make right after the sea or the pool
Sea water and chlorine can damage the skin’s protective barrier in different ways. Pola Blick Dayan explains who is more sensitive and how to reduce dryness and irritation during the summer.
The mineral meant to strengthen the body: When does the popular supplement do the exact opposite?
Zinc has become one of the most sought-after supplements in Israel, mainly around colds, coughs and transition seasons. But prolonged intake in high doses can create problems.
Jerusalem hospital performs first-ever alpha radiation treatment for recurring brain tumors
The technology, which emits highly bioefficient alpha particles that deliver concentrated radiation, was developed in collaboration with the Sharett Institute of Oncology and ALPHA Tau.
Spicy food is popular in Israel – but it could cost you your health
Hot pepper contains capsaicin, a substance that creates a strong burning sensation. Extreme eating, online challenges, or consumption of especially hot peppers could lead to severe symptoms.
All the health reasons to include cauliflower in your menu
A short nutritional guide, the truth about the effect of the cruciferous family on the thyroid gland, and a quick and easy recipe for unlimited cauliflower rice.
