What happened in Israel after introducing the HPV vaccine to schools
A large–scale study by Maccabi found a significant decrease in the prevalence of genital warts among young people vaccinated in school.
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3 strange things that happen at night and could indicate the onset of diabetes
The silent killer reaches women as early as age 30
Taking multiple medications together every day? You must read this
During wars and crises in the world: The worrying statistic about those aged 60+ is revealed
A study among 1,085 people aged 60+ in Wales found that more than half experienced at least one difficulty such as loneliness, financial stress or abuse.
A cold, allergy or asthma? An expert doctor explains how to identify
Spring and post-shelter exposure – cases are rising. A lingering runny nose, night cough and wheezing may signal allergy or worsening asthma, not a simple cold.
Dry mouth in older age: The phenomenon that affects more than people think
Dry mouth is a common phenomenon in older age that may affect denture stability, eating and speech, and harm quality of life without being talked about enough.
The small kitchen habit that may reduce the risk of dementia
A new study found that home cooking even once a week not only improves nutrition but also contributes to brain health and reduces the risk of cognitive impairment.
How to recognize a heart attack in real time – and the pill that can save your life
A heart attack is often silent, deceptive, and feels like indigestion. Dr. Itay Gal explains how to distinguish between anxiety and a cardiac event – and how one pill can save a life in seconds.
Due to an increase in youth mortality: New guidelines for cholesterol testing
The U.S. cardiology associations have published new guidelines for the first time since 2018, aiming to detect heart risk earlier and better tailor treatment for each patient.
The mistake people may make when a person is having a seizure – and it could end in disaster
The sight of a person losing consciousness is one of the most frightening there is, but panic will not help. Here is how you can assist and save lives.
A new index challenges BMI: This is what really predicts risk of heart disease
A new study suggests an alternative to BMI for assessing heart failure risk, showing that fat location matters more than overall weight.
Not only tremor: The daily and nightly challenge of Parkinson’s patients
On Parkinson’s Awareness Month, Dr. Michal Cohen, senior neurologist at Shaare Zedek Medical Center, discusses the treatment revolution restoring control to patients.
This is how you will identify a stroke before it is too late
In emergency medicine, one phrase guides stroke treatment: "Time equals brain." Every minute without care kills millions of nerve cells and reduces recovery chances.
