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.
Health & Wellness
After months apart on reserve duty, married Israeli couples face a new challenge at home
Ex-Labor Party chair Shelly Yachimovich reveals months-long battle with pancreatic cancer
The ROI of resilience: The economic case for healing Israel’s traumatized children
AI in sperm selection: Changing the future of IVF
The next major advance in IVF may come from learning how to extract information that has been sitting under the microscope all along
How many cm can a child really gain from growth hormone treatment?
Growth hormone deficiency is only one of the reasons for short stature in children, which is why a comprehensive and accurate medical evaluation is necessary before starting treatment.
No time to retire: Why growing older does not have to mean slowing down
Growing older should not mean withdrawing from life. By protecting our health, challenging our minds, and staying connected, we can continue to grow, learn, and find purpose at any age.
Jerusalem teacher’s vision improved from 10% to 90% after Hadassah surgery
Surgeons implanted donor corneal tissue to treat severe keratoconus, allowing the 38-year-old teacher to resume driving and working
Israeli law mandating graphic warning images on all smoking products takes effect
CEO of the Israel Cancer Association, Moshe Bar Haim, called the legislation "a very dramatic milestone in the fight against smoking," which claims more than 1,000 lives in Israel every month.
Israeli surgeons use customized 3D implant to replace sternum, ribs in patient with rare cancer
"Rare cases require creative solutions," Dr. Peysakhovich said, adding that just a few years ago, this solution simply wouldn't have been available.
Healthy smoothie that looks innocent – could quickly become a medical problem
A green smoothie has become the new symbol of health, but for people with a tendency toward kidney stones, it could pose a problem.
A mental health reset: How to manage phone habits, sleep, and relationships to improve life
Living longer is not enough. By changing our habits, strengthening our relationships, and choosing gratitude and purpose, we can protect our mental health and live better as we age.
Does smoking outside protect your children from cigarette smoke? Israeli study says no
'Many parents believe that smoking outdoors protects their children,” said Prof. Ariel Tarasiuk. 'Our findings suggest that this is not always the case.'
Some parts of your body age faster than others, Israeli study finds
Hebrew University researchers say the discovery could pave the way for new cancer treatments and earlier detection of dozens of diseases.
