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The prescription that became a daily habit: The medication you probably do not need

BY DR. ITAY GAL — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Millions of people worldwide take heartburn medications, often continuing them for years without stopping to ask whether the treatment is still necessary.

New study reveals: Why do most humans write with their right hand?

BY DR. ITAY GAL — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

A new study published in the scientific journal PLOS Biology offers an explanation for a question that has accompanied scientists for decades: Why are about 90% of humans right-handed.

The test that could save millions of women from chemotherapy and is available in Israel

BY DORON KUPERSTEIN — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

A large-scale international study has found that an advanced genomic test can identify which breast cancer patients can avoid aggressive treatment that could harm the body.

Prostate cancer: The new diagnostic method for the most common cancer in men

BY DORON KUPERSTEIN — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Technologies combining MRI, robotics, and artificial intelligence are changing the way prostate cancer is diagnosed and treated, enabling more precise medicine.

The reason why smokers arrive too late to the doctor

BY DR. INBAL SHAFRAN — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Years of social messages, nicotine addiction, and a sense of shame cause many smokers to distance themselves from medical treatment.

The new TikTok trend alarming dermatologists

BY DORIT BEN-ARI — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Young people check when the UV index peaks and go out to "roast" themselves for likes. The experts warn: The damage could accompany them for the rest of their lives.

How packaging makes us think food is healthy – when the opposite is true

BY NAVA ROZENFELD — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Studies reveal how colors, captions and markings on food packaging cause us to perceive products as healthy – even when they are loaded with sugar, salt and fat.

The vitamin that can affect your brain – even 16 years down the line

BY DR. DALIT DREMAN-MEDINA — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT

A new study suggests that Vitamin D may also have a connection to brain health, long before memory problems appear.

What really helps with weight loss? New study points to a surprising factor

BY WALLA! HEALTH — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Researchers discovered that individuals who repeatedly ate the same foods during their diet lost more weight compared to those who ensured variety.

Uncomfortable taking the last bite in a shared meal? There is a deep psychological reason for this

BY MAARIV ONLINE — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Psychological research: The refusal to take the last piece of food is not just politeness, but reflects power relations, social status, and self–sacrifice patterns acquired as early as childhood.

Study revealed exactly how many cups of coffee and tea are recommended to drink per day

BY DR. GALINA SHENKERMAN AND TAL ALTER — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Many studies have examined the effects of coffee and tea separately, but the authors of the new study sought to understand specifically what their combined effect is.

Strengthening the body's bones

BY DORON KUPERSTEIN — Sun, 31 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Many people begin to think about bone health only after a fracture, but experts emphasize that there are simple daily habits that can help maintain body strength over the years.

Testicular tissue successfully produced sperm after 20 years

BY WALLA! HEALTH — Thu, 28 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

For the first time, testicular tissue frozen before puberty was replanted and led to sperm production.

New study: Why we recognize faces but don't remember from where

BY ITAY ANIEL — Thu, 28 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Researchers discovered that the human brain stores information about people and the context in which we met them in separate systems that work together during memory retrieval.

Why does the face break out when it's hot? Here is how to stop it

BY POLA BLICK DAYAN — Wed, 27 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The heat, humidity, and sweat create perfect conditions for breakouts, even for those who usually enjoy balanced skin. Here is how to keep your skin clean and healthy during the Israeli summer.

What happened in Israel after introducing the HPV vaccine to schools

BY DORON KUPERSTEIN — Wed, 27 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT

A large–scale study by Maccabi found a significant decrease in the prevalence of genital warts among young people vaccinated in school.

3 strange things that happen at night and could indicate the onset of diabetes

BY DORON KUPERSTEIN — Tue, 26 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT

When an imbalance of sugar in the body threatens your health, the body cries out for help through sleepless nights of running to the bathroom, painful muscle cramps, and sweaty nightmares.

The silent killer reaches women as early as age 30

BY DR. GALINA SHENKERMAN, A SPECIALIST IN ENDOCRINOLOGY — Tue, 26 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

More and more studies indicate that the approach toward high blood pressure in women must change, and fast. Here are all the reasons.

Taking multiple medications together every day? You must read this

BY DR. MICHAL BAR-LAHYANI‏, A CLINICAL PHARMACIST — Mon, 25 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Nearly half of the world's older population takes five medications or more. Ostensibly – this is supposed to protect them. In practice – other things happen.

The organ doctors thought was useless turned out to be critical to health

BY DORON KUPERSTEIN — Sun, 24 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

For years, the thymus was considered an insignificant remnant from prehistoric times. However, new studies point to its significant role in the health of the immune system.

The simple hobby that may keep the brain sharp even in old age

BY WALLA! HEALTH — Sun, 24 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

A new study has found that playing a musical instrument is linked to improvement in memory and thinking skills and may reduce the risk of cognitive decline over the years.

Study determines: What to eat, and what to avoid – to reduce exposure to microplastics

BY DORON KUPERSTEIN — Sun, 24 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Tiny particles originating from plastic are now found almost everywhere including food and beverages as new studies examine how our diet affects the level of exposure to them.

The method that will make you simply not want a cigarette

BY DR. ITAY GAL — Sun, 24 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT

A broad review of studies found that short physical activity reduces the craving for a cigarette immediately after the workout and for up to 30 minutes.

New brain scans reveal: A new type of ADHD has been identified

BY DR. ITAY GAL — Tue, 19 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT

A new study found that ADHD includes at least three biological subtypes, including one more severe type associated with significant difficulty in emotional regulation.

How to lower your biological age by up to 5 years

BY WALLA! HEALTH — Tue, 19 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT

A report by the American Heart Association reveals 8 habits that can slow down aging, reduce the risk of heart disease, and even make the body "feel younger".

The mistake that worsens the side effects of weight-loss injections

BY DR. ITAY GAL — Mon, 18 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Wegovy and Mounjaro have revolutionized obesity treatment and led to significant weight loss for many patients – but with it came unpleasant side effects.

The scientific secret to upgrading attention and grades during exam season

BY DR. SHIRLEY HERSHKO — Mon, 18 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Two breakthrough new studies prove that everything you thought about studying for exams and distractions is completely incorrect.

No panic: How to properly treat a jellyfish sting

BY MAARIV ONLINE — Sun, 17 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The summer is arriving – what you should know before entering a beach with jellyfish, how to reduce the risk of a sting, and what to do if you get stung anyway? A senior pharmacist explains.

Shingles: No longer just a disease of the elderly

BY DORON KUPERSTEIN — Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

If until a few years ago we tended to think that shingles was a disease of the elderly, cases like those of Adi Himmelbloy and Bar Zomer clarify that everyone is at risk, at any age.

The flu is gone, but the danger is not: The viruses hitting Israel now

BY DR. ITAY GAL — Tue, 12 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Israel is dealing with extreme weather, alongside a rise in viral morbidity during the spring and summer: Influenza viruses have disappeared, but other viruses are attacking kids and adults.