Health and Wellness Around the World https://www.jpost.com www.jpost.com © 1995 - 2026 The Jerusalem Post. All rights reserved. RSSFeeds https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/health-and-wellness-around-the-world/article-911016 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_847,w_1400/741063' alt='The child who died from the amoeba swam here. Kursi Beach on the Kinneret. (photo credit: Kinneret Cities Association)' title='The child who died from the amoeba swam here. Kursi Beach on the Kinneret. (photo credit: Kinneret Cities Association)' /><br />Tiberias Mayor Yossi Nava attacks the Health Ministry's demand to post warning signs at Sea of Galilee beaches following the death of a child infected with Naegleria fowleri.<br /> Kinneret Cities Association Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT 911016 N False BY ELI ASHKENAZI False Kinneret,Tiberias,Tourism,health,brain-eating amoeba 140 1212 The battle over signs warning of brain-eating amoeba https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/health-and-wellness-around-the-world/article-908250 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_400,w_711/737288' alt='Lemon water (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' title='Lemon water (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' /><br />Lemon water has become the symbol of a healthy morning routine, but the high acidity of the lemon is liable to damage tooth enamel with frequent and improper use.<br /> SHUTTERSTOCK Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT 908250 N False BY DR. ITAY GAL False healthy living,health,water,teeth 140 1212 The morning habit that helps your health – but severely harms your teeth https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/health-and-wellness-around-the-world/article-910505 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_334,w_500/740324' alt='Why is everyone losing hair and what can be done? (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' title='Why is everyone losing hair and what can be done? (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' /><br />Increased shedding can appear during the transition season, but not all shedding is necessarily seasonal. Dr. Sivan Mercer, a dermatology specialist, explains what lies behind the phenomenon.<br /> SHUTTERSTOCK Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT 910505 N False BY DR. SIVAN MERCER False health,stress,Hair,Haircare,dermatologist 140 1212 Why is everyone losing hair and what can be done? https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/health-and-wellness-around-the-world/article-910502 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_496,w_881/740321' alt='A meeting at work. (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' title='A meeting at work. (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' /><br />The holiday period has ended. Dr. Sigal Mazor, director of the Department of Health Education and Promotion at Clalit, provides a series of recommendations on returning to routine.<br /> SHUTTERSTOCK Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT 910502 N False BY MOSHE COHEN False healthy living,health,Clalit,high holidays,work,hobby 140 1212 The expert's recommendations for a proper return to routine https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/health-and-wellness-around-the-world/article-907035 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_667,w_1000/735808' alt='Korean skin often tends to be more sensitive to irritation from active ingredients, which is why an approach developed there of multiple layers of products in relatively moderate concentrations. (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' title='Korean skin often tends to be more sensitive to irritation from active ingredients, which is why an approach developed there of multiple layers of products in relatively moderate concentrations. (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' /><br />Gentle layers, sheer sunscreens, and innovative ingredients have made K-beauty a global phenomenon. But Mediterranean skin might need different adjustments.<br /> SHUTTERSTOCK Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT 907035 N False BY DR. MARINA LANDAU False health,skincare,skin,Korea 140 1212 Korean beauty product: Why what works in Seoul does not always work in Tel Aviv https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/health-and-wellness-around-the-world/article-909682 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_496,w_881/739276' alt='Sukkot. (photo credit: IRIS MOSSAYOFF)' title='Sukkot. (photo credit: IRIS MOSSAYOFF)' /><br />Dr. Sigal Mazor recommends using the Sukkot holiday for family time, more movement, and fewer screens, enjoying food in moderation and choosing pleasant hours and shade for outdoor activities.<br /> IRIS MOSSAYOFF Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT 909682 N False BY MOSHE COHEN False Sukkot,healthy living,health,high holidays 140 1212 Getting out of the routine without losing balance: The healthy guide to Sukkot https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/health-and-wellness-around-the-world/article-908787 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_787,w_1400/738018' alt='For us, these are the holidays. For the body, it is a change in schedule. (photo credit: WALLA! HEALTH)' title='For us, these are the holidays. For the body, it is a change in schedule. (photo credit: WALLA! HEALTH)' /><br />Our body does not know the holiday calendar. What happens when sleep, eating, and activity times change, and how can you enjoy yourself without completely losing the rhythm?<br /> WALLA! HEALTH Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT 908787 N False BY DR. LEE EREZ False healthy eating,health,high holidays,diet,sleep,Nutrition,physical activity 140 1212 Before the next holiday meal, you should know what happens to your body https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/health-and-wellness-around-the-world/article-906901 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_933,w_1400/735587' alt='It is important to ask for help and not carry everything alone. (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' title='It is important to ask for help and not carry everything alone. (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' /><br />Arguments about reality, and the use of overly long sentences, are liable to worsen distress. Dr. Nati Blum explains how to change communication with a family member with dementia.<br /> SHUTTERSTOCK Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT 906901 N False BY DR. NATI BLUM False health,dementia,treatment,medical test 140 1212 The largest mistake you are making with a family member with dementia https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/health-and-wellness-around-the-world/article-906896 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_496,w_881/735578' alt='Illustration: A doctor uses artificial intelligence technology in their work. (photo credit: INGIMAGE)' title='Illustration: A doctor uses artificial intelligence technology in their work. (photo credit: INGIMAGE)' /><br />A new study, led by Rambam and Technion, reveals significant gaps in periodontitis diagnosis and treatment planning carried out by various artificial intelligence systems.<br /> INGIMAGE Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT 906896 N False BY DR. ITAY GAL False health,medicine,Artificial intelligence,AI 140 1212 High rate of AI errors in Israeli study https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/health-and-wellness-around-the-world/article-906891 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_729,w_1400/735569' alt='A problem affecting millions of patients worldwide. Chronic wounds that fail to heal. (photo credit: PR)' title='A problem affecting millions of patients worldwide. Chronic wounds that fail to heal. (photo credit: PR)' /><br />Diabetes patients, among others, suffer from chronic wounds that do not heal, which sometimes end in limb amputations. An Israeli drug intends to change the situation.<br /> PR Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT 906891 N False BY AVICHAY CHAIM False health,medicine,diabetes,treatment 140 1212 The Israeli drug that will revolutionize treatment for diabetes patients https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/health-and-wellness-around-the-world/article-906890 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_667,w_1000/735566' alt='A sign of cumulative damage the skin absorbs over the years. Pigmentation spots. (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' title='A sign of cumulative damage the skin absorbs over the years. Pigmentation spots. (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' /><br />From sunscreen to advanced lasers and peels – יere is how you can reduce the risk of sunspots appearance and treat them when they already exist.<br /> SHUTTERSTOCK Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT 906890 N False BY POLA BLICK DAYAN False health,skincare,skin,sunscreen,aesthetics 140 1212 What really works against pigmentation? https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/health-and-wellness-around-the-world/article-907967 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_787,w_1400/736967' alt='What can a teaspoon of honey really do for the body? (photo credit: WALLA! HEALTH)' title='What can a teaspoon of honey really do for the body? (photo credit: WALLA! HEALTH)' /><br />It has starred on the holiday table for generations, but in recent years honey has also sparked renewed interest in hospitals and in research. Some interesting facts about honey.<br /> WALLA! HEALTH Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT 907967 N False BY ALONA BENJAMIN False health,cancer,honey,Injury 140 1212 Not only sweet: What can a teaspoon of honey really do for the body? https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/health-and-wellness-around-the-world/article-905535 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_400,w_711/733926' alt='A patient after surgery. Sleep affects recovery. (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' title='A patient after surgery. Sleep affects recovery. (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' /><br />A new Israeli study found that most women who underwent surgery for breast cancer suffered from pain, restricted movement, or impaired function. The study's findings will help improve rehabilitation.<br /> SHUTTERSTOCK Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT 905535 N False BY DR. ITAY GAL False health,Surgery,breast cancer,research,women's health 140 1212 A solution for women experiencing pain after breast surgery https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/health-and-wellness-around-the-world/article-905534 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_392,w_881/733922' alt='Persistent cough (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' title='Persistent cough (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' /><br />A cough can persist even after a cold has passed, and it is sometimes caused by respiratory tract sensitivity, post-nasal drip, asthma, reflux or smoking.<br /> SHUTTERSTOCK Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT 905534 N False BY DR. ITAY GAL False health,smoking,Virus,cough 140 1212 Persistent cough that won't go away: Symptoms, causes, and warning signs https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/health-and-wellness-around-the-world/article-905525 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_667,w_1000/733912' alt='A woman sweating in front of a fan (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' title='A woman sweating in front of a fan (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' /><br />A new survey reveals: Almost half of Israelis will give up on a romantic relationship because of sweat stains. A dermatologist explains why this is not a hygiene problem, but a medical condition.<br /> SHUTTERSTOCK Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT 905525 N False BY WALLA! HEALTH False summer,health,survey,Dating,dermatologist 140 1212 The reason why Israelis don't want a second date: The phenomenon that takes a he https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/health-and-wellness-around-the-world/article-905523 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_667,w_1000/733908' alt='Despite the urge to remove the pieces of skin, Dr. Egozi warns against doing so (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' title='Despite the urge to remove the pieces of skin, Dr. Egozi warns against doing so (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' /><br />The redness might fade within days, but the damage to the skin could remain. If you returned from the beach with red, burning, and hot skin, there are things you absolutely must not do.<br /> SHUTTERSTOCK Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT 905523 N False BY DR. ELLA EGOZI False health,skincare,skin,treatment 140 1212 Got sunburnt? These are the common mistakes that make the burn worse https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/health-and-wellness-around-the-world/article-905521 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_933,w_1400/733905' alt='Eligible building committees in Givatayim will actually pay only NIS 800 for a package that includes a resuscitation device, cabinet, installation, signage, and instruction (photo credit: REUVEN CASTRO)' title='Eligible building committees in Givatayim will actually pay only NIS 800 for a package that includes a resuscitation device, cabinet, installation, signage, and instruction (photo credit: REUVEN CASTRO)' /><br />After similar moves in Rishon Lezion, Rehovot, Herzliya, Ra'anana, and additional authorities, Givatayim is also subsidizing defibrillators for residential buildings.<br /> REUVEN CASTRO Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT 905521 N False BY DORON KUPERSTEIN False health,heart failure,heart,Heart attack,defibrillator,heart health 140 1212 Givatayim will subsidize the installation of defibrillators in buildings https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/health-and-wellness-around-the-world/article-905052 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_334,w_502/733311' alt='Sea water and chlorine can damage the skin’s protective barrier in different ways (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' title='Sea water and chlorine can damage the skin’s protective barrier in different ways (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' /><br />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.<br /> SHUTTERSTOCK Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT 905052 N False BY POLA BLICK DAYAN False summer,health,skincare,skin,pool 140 1212 The common mistake most of us make right after the sea or the pool https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/health-and-wellness-around-the-world/article-904413 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_496,w_881/732509' alt='Illustration: A man in a hospital bed (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' title='Illustration: A man in a hospital bed (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' /><br />About two-thirds of countries in the World Health Organization's European Region are already operating AI systems in medical diagnosis, and half of them offer medical chatbots to patients.<br /> SHUTTERSTOCK Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT 904413 N False BY DR. ITAY GAL False health,doctor,technology,Artificial intelligence,legislation,AI,Technological Innovations in Healthcare 140 1212 AI is changing medicine – but who will pay for the next mistake? https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/health-and-wellness-around-the-world/article-904222 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_334,w_500/732241' alt='The scientific progress of recent years is changing the way we diagnose, treat and understand vitiligo (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' title='The scientific progress of recent years is changing the way we diagnose, treat and understand vitiligo (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' /><br />The scientific progress of recent years is changing the way we diagnose, treat and understand vitiligo.<br /> SHUTTERSTOCK Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT 904222 N False BY DR. MOR PAVLOVSKY False health,disease,skin,treatment 140 1212 The revolution that is changing vitiligo treatment https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/health-and-wellness-around-the-world/article-904220 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_334,w_500/732239' alt='New study reveals: How do you maintain weight loss even after stopping a diet? (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' title='New study reveals: How do you maintain weight loss even after stopping a diet? (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' /><br />How do you maintain weight loss over time without committing to a strict diet? This study has an answer – and it is relatively easy to implement.<br /> SHUTTERSTOCK Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT 904220 N False BY WALLA! HEALTH False health,diet,weight loss,Medical study 140 1212 How do you maintain weight loss even after stopping a diet? https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/health-and-wellness-around-the-world/article-904219 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_787,w_1400/732236' alt='Combination with statins may enhance the effect. Viagra (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' title='Combination with statins may enhance the effect. Viagra (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' /><br />The study found a new, previously unknown biological mechanism, and even identified a link between the use of the drug Viagra and better survival among cancer patients.<br /> SHUTTERSTOCK Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT 904219 N False BY AVICHAY CHAIM False health,cancer,Cancer Treatment,Viagra,Medical study 140 1212 Israeli study: Viagra may help prevent the spread of cancerous tumors https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/health-and-wellness-around-the-world/article-904213 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_334,w_500/732227' alt='This phenomenon already has an official name, and it concerns doctors and orthopedists all over the world – text neck syndrome (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' title='This phenomenon already has an official name, and it concerns doctors and orthopedists all over the world – text neck syndrome (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' /><br />Sound like we're exaggerating? This is the load placed on your neck the more you bend – and these are the long-term damages it can cause.<br /> SHUTTERSTOCK Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT 904213 N False BY GALI ZELTZER False health,smartphone,TikTok,physiotherapy 140 1212 A 27-kg. load on the neck: The hidden cost of smartphone use https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/health-and-wellness-around-the-world/article-904075 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_941,w_1672/729989' alt='Dr. Gail Gilboa Freedman, Dean of the Faculty of Technology at Sapir Academic College. (photo credit: Pavel Tolchinsky)' title='Dr. Gail Gilboa Freedman, Dean of the Faculty of Technology at Sapir Academic College. (photo credit: Pavel Tolchinsky)' /><br />"Longer life does not necessarily mean a better society"<br /> Pavel Tolchinsky Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:07:40 GMT Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:07:40 GMT 904075 N False BY DR. GAIL GILBOA FREEDMAN AND IN COLLABORATION WITH SAPIR ACADEMIC COLLEGE False inequality,Life Expectancy,Scientific Research,In Focus 140 1212 Longevity: A mathematician’s perspective on society https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/health-and-wellness-around-the-world/article-902846 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_725,w_1000/730362' alt='Light exposure affects the brain through the biological clock. (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' title='Light exposure affects the brain through the biological clock. (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' /><br />A simple action that some of us do and some of us do not, can help the brain tune itself and thereby assist sleep and mood – and also reduce the risk of dementia.<br /> SHUTTERSTOCK Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT 902846 N False BY DR. DALIT DREMAN-MEDINA False health,Brain damage,Brain,dementia,light 140 1212 40 a day could protect the brain and reduce dementia risk https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/health-and-wellness-around-the-world/article-902842 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_763,w_1200/730353' alt='The decision to act immediately can be the difference between life and death. The problem is that many still view the defibrillator as a complex medical device intended for professionals only. (photo credit: MDA)' title='The decision to act immediately can be the difference between life and death. The problem is that many still view the defibrillator as a complex medical device intended for professionals only. (photo credit: MDA)' /><br />Despite high accessibility and simple operation, the public still hesitates to use defibrillators. The result can be the loss of critical minutes and human lives.<br /> MDA Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT 902842 N False BY AMIT WEINSTAT False health,first aid,heart failure,Heart attack,defibrillator 140 1212 The surprising reason why people do not use defibrillators in an emergency https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/health-and-wellness-around-the-world/article-902336 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_334,w_500/729673' alt='New guidelines from leading cardiology associations suggest a shift in perception and emphasize early diagnosis, personalized risk assessment, and stricter cholesterol targets to prevent heart disease (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' title='New guidelines from leading cardiology associations suggest a shift in perception and emphasize early diagnosis, personalized risk assessment, and stricter cholesterol targets to prevent heart disease (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' /><br />New guidelines from leading cardiology associations emphasize early diagnosis, personalized risk assessment, and stricter cholesterol targets to prevent heart disease.<br /> SHUTTERSTOCK Sun, 26 Jul 2026 08:00:01 GMT Sun, 26 Jul 2026 08:00:01 GMT 902336 N False BY DORON KUPERSTEIN False health,Heart disease,cholesterol 140 1212 New guidelines for those who suffer from high cholesterol https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/health-and-wellness-around-the-world/article-902200 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_763,w_1400/729423' alt='The researchers note that the plant may also help prevent the premature death of follicle cells, a process that damages the normal life cycle of the hair (photo credit: ShutterStock, AI-generated)' title='The researchers note that the plant may also help prevent the premature death of follicle cells, a process that damages the normal life cycle of the hair (photo credit: ShutterStock, AI-generated)' /><br />A new scientific review has found that a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine may help protect hair follicles, improve blood circulation, and stimulate growth mechanisms.<br /> ShutterStock, AI-generated Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT 902200 N False BY DORON KUPERSTEIN False health,herbs,Hair 140 1212 Plant from Chinese medicine found effective in growing hair in bald people https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/health-and-wellness-around-the-world/article-902896 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_681,w_1024/730417' alt='Lettuce is displayed for sale at an H-E-B grocery store on May 11, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (photo credit: Brandon Bell/Getty Images)' title='Lettuce is displayed for sale at an H-E-B grocery store on May 11, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (photo credit: Brandon Bell/Getty Images)' /><br />Taylor Farms has confirmed that this product is not part of its current recall, the FDA said, as it seeks to curtail the largest foodborne illness outbreak in the United States in recent years.<br /> Brandon Bell/Getty Images Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:06:39 GMT Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:11:36 GMT 902896 N False BY REUTERS False United States,California,disease,FDA - Food and Drug Administration,illness,Vegetables 140 1212 FDA says Taylor Farms lettuce parasite test was false positive https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/health-and-wellness-around-the-world/article-901483 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_933,w_1400/728401' alt='Mosquito bite (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' title='Mosquito bite (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)' /><br />Anyone who has spent more than five minutes outside knows – the mosquitoes are here, and they are vicious. A doctor explains what can be done and how to lower the panic?<br /> SHUTTERSTOCK Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT 901483 N False BY DR. ANNA BRAMELI False health,children,mosque,Mosquitoes 140 1212 How will you know if a mosquito bite is dangerous?