Health

Coughing non-stop? It is quite possibly not a cold

Why do allergy and asthma symptoms worsen during transition seasons, how do you distinguish between them, and which treatment mistake could lead to an attack?

Asthma or allergy?
Healthcare technology innovations.

Israel’s healthcare technology sector and emerging innovations

A woman holding a peeling mask that she has peeled off her face.

4 beauty trends that are clogging your pores

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5 myths about the flu vaccine that it is time to shatter once and for all


Ginger, honey, lemon, or mint: The winning tea for the transition season

The transition season is here, and with it come colds and coughs. What does science say about the four types of tea, and which one is most recommended for drinking?

Honey tea, lemon tea, ginger tea, and mint tea.

New York state reports first measles-linked child death in over 30 years amid outbreak

The US is experiencing its worst measles resurgence in decades, with 178 measles cases reported in New York State as of October 24 and three measles-related deaths in the country this year.

A measles alert sign hangs outside the entrance to the Cohen Children's Medical Center in New Hyde Park, New York, US, March 14, 2025.

As winter approaches, demand for dietary supplements rises

EcoSupp reports a double-digit sales increase.

Ecosupp – Increase in Dietary Supplement Consumption.

A surprise in the AI world: ChatGPT surpassed specialized medical tools

A study published in the journal Nature Medicine revealed that general artificial intelligence models like Claude and Gemini were better than dedicated medical tools.

ChatGPT

Full of sugar or a superfood: The truth behind autumn’s favorite fruit

Despite its sweetness, persimmons contain no more sugar than other fruits. But if you have digestive problems, there’s something you should know.

Persimmons.

Does exercise during a diet cause weight gain instead of loss?

When starting strength training, muscles are exposed to stress they are not used to, and the body begins recovering and accumulating fluids. So does exercise cause weight gain?

Does exercise during a diet cause weight gain instead of loss?

The reasons that cause women to avoid sex, and the solutions

It happens to women of all ages: Pain during intercourse, urinary leaks, and uncomfortable sensations of friction. A gynecologist explains what can be done – and without invasive surgery.

For many women, dealing with gynecological challenges is kept as a personal secret and accompanied by a continuous sense of embarrassment.

Toothache suddenly gone? It is not necessarily good news

Sudden disappearance of tooth pain, bleeding gums, bad breath, a loose tooth, and a sore that will not heal could be warning signs that require an examination before the problem becomes complicated.

Toothache suddenly gone? It is not necessarily good news.

'If you are breastfeeding, there is no chance you will get pregnant': How true is it?

What really happens to the body after childbirth, and which myths continue to pass from generation to generation. An obstetrics and gynecology expert explains.

Mother and newborn baby.

Post-summer pigmentation? These are the mistakes you are making

Even using sunscreen does not guarantee full protection against pigmentation spots. Yafa Maximov explains what may lie behind the phenomenon and which mistakes to avoid.

A woman with pigmentation applying cream.