Health
Why do so many people wake up tired – and how is it connected to the nose
A new book and recent studies reveal how our breathing affects sleep, the immune system and the mind – and what the wisdom of Maimonides already knew hundreds of years ago.
Want to keep a 60-year-old brain even after age 80? An expert explains how to do it
Not just salmon: 5 foods that contain more omega-3
Expert explains: This is the age at which your aging begins, and it is earlier than expected
Stressed? This is how your skin shows it
Our skin system is not just a physical envelope. It is a living organ that is sensitive to what is happening to us emotionally as well. So what do you do when the skin reacts to stress?
Th future is already here: Cancerous tumors removed using 3D technology
Ichilov Hospital has adopted the tools of In3D to integrate 3D and virtual reality for the planning and training of complex surgeries.
New: Ear drops based on natural ingredients for infants and adults
Ear pain is one of the most common complaints among infants and children. Taftapim ear drops, based on natural ingredients, relieve ear pain and clean the ear canals in infants, children, and adults.
Pnimeet: Community workshop putting Jerusalem back on bikes
Pnimeet teaches Jerusalemites how to fix their own bikes, cutting costs, reducing waste, and easing daily life in a car-clogged city.
The supplement your body always lacks – and will give you a daily energy boost
Magnesium affects hundreds of processes; many are deficient. Where to find it, who benefits, which type, and in what dose.
Study reveals surprising trends in sick leave use across Israel in 2025
A 2025 study of Israeli workers finds sick leave patterns shaped by job type and flexibility, not commitment, with Gen Z taking the fewest days and public sector absenteeism highest.
When tension with Iran feels like a weather forecast, depression isn’t surprising
From an evolutionary perspective, the human brain was not designed to live under extreme stress for long periods of time – and when it does, it pays a price.
Cell-based implant offers new hope for diabetes management, Technion study shows
The study, which is peer-reviewed and published in Science introduces a “living, cell-based implant” that works as a pancreas and is protected against immune rejection by a novel system.
Many medical institutions automatically refuse to admit, correct errors, researcher finds
According to Prof. Mayer Brezis, “the greatest barriers to patient safety are not technological or scientific – but cultural," such as the fear of legal consequences and institutional defensiveness.
Facing the reality slap: coping when life doesn’t go as planned - opinion
The concept of the reality slap spoke to me as soon as I read the line “a serious illness.” It has since helped provide context as to why the last year has been so tough for me.
