Sheba opens trauma treatment space in the heart of nature
The new center, the Fifth Element, which opened at the Sheba Rehabilitation Hospital, offers an innovative treatment combining nature, psychotherapy, bodywork, and community.
Health & Wellness
Oxford begins first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine, Germany treats infected US citizen
US healthcare watchdog announces $5.56 b. in expected savings despite administration fraud claims
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Trauma is a reality, but hope is a strategy
Hope is a rigorous, strategic framework built on early intervention, structured support, and a collective refusal to let trauma dictate a child's future.
The component linked to anxiety is found in every fruit
Fructose is naturally found in fruits and vegetables, and a new study suggests that when part of it is not digested properly, it can affect not only the stomach, but also the brain.
Former soccer players show brain changes but no cognitive decline, researchers find
The study, by researchers at Imperial College London, included 142 former players aged between 30 and 60 and compared them to 56 similarly aged healthy people with no history of contact sports.
Jerusalem partially saves historic Bikur Cholim building after backlash over haredi seminary plan
Opponents propose turning it into a cultural or arts center, heritage campus, performance venue, cafes and community spaces, or a museum on Jerusalem medicine and preservation.
Male fertility crisis? Israeli global study finds 54% drop in testosterone levels over five decades
A large meta-analysis, studying five decades, has found a dramatic and sustained decline in testosterone levels among men, raising concerns that the male fertility crisis is deeply misunderstood.
Tire particles may contaminate crops and enter food chain, Israeli study finds
Around the world, some 1.5 billion tires are produced each year, and tire-wear particles are increasingly recognized as one of the largest sources of microplastic pollution.
Breakthrough Israeli study finds potential path to reversing hearing loss
The researchers identified a unique biological mechanism that could enable the regeneration of sensory hair cells in the inner ear – a process previously thought to be impossible in humans.
Esther Marcus helped Israelis recover from October 7 - then she became a war widow
Esther Marcus, a Kibbutz Alumim resident and therapist, helped establish resilience centers for survivors while coping with the sudden death of her husband, Stevie, after October 7.
After the IDF mistakenly killed her son in Gaza, Yotam Haim's mother chose forgiveness and hope
Two-and-a-half years since her son’s death, Iris Haim is actively engaged in the development of a project that is directly tied to the essence of her son – Beit Yotam.
How much calcium should you take in supplements? This is the answer | Dr. Maya Rosman
Why is it recommended to prefer calcium from food, how do high doses affect blood vessels, and how to correctly calculate daily intake to protect bones without taking risks?
