Health

The baby has a fever: From what number should you start to panic? A guide for parents

A fever in a young baby is not just another symptom. Dr. Itay Gal explains to new parents how to measure temperature and when to contact a doctor immediately.

A mother measures her baby's temperature
Heatwave in Greece as temperatures climb to 43°C. A tourist at the Acropolis

Greece heatwave warning that could save your vacation

AI researcher and designer Yanice Yang showcases Breezy, an innovative technology bridging artificial intelligence, design, and public health.

Red Dot winner Yanice Yang pioneers AI-driven health technology through innovative research

Hospital treatment.

Insurance companies pay policyholders to receive medical care at home instead of ERs


The mistake we all make when we open our health fund laboratory results

Blood tests have become in recent years one of the greatest sources of anxiety for patients. In most cases there is no reason for concern, but there are values that require investigation.

Blood test

Millions of people make this mistake with painkillers – and it's dangerous

Painkillers are sold over the counter and are considered safe, but incorrect combinations, double dosages, and a lack of awareness regarding active ingredients can cause significant harm.

People think that if it's an over-the-counter painkiller, there's no reason to worry

Sugar or Allulose – the truth revealed

Allulose as an innovative sweetener: These are the metabolic benefits, this is also the comparison to sugar, and the consumer importance of reading the full ingredients list in processed products.

Sugar

The least damaging candy for your teeth: The surprising choice of Dr. Maya Rosman

The amount of sugar is certainly significant, but how much the candy or snack sticks to the teeth is also critical. So, what will damage your teeth the least?

The right choice. Chocolate

Juice from this vegetable lowers blood pressure within two weeks

A new study found that regular consumption of beetroot juice managed to affect blood pressure in older adults, likely through a change in the composition of oral bacteria.

Beetroot juice

Sugar–free wafers – Are they really suitable for diabetes?

Why are "sugar–free" products a dangerous marketing trap for diabetics? The reason why the white flour in these wafers and cookies might spike your blood sugar levels.

Sugar–free wafers

Artificial intelligence enters medicine – and doctors receive new boundaries

The Israeli Medical Association has published a position paper that sets boundaries for the growing use of artificial intelligence systems in medicine.

Illustration: A doctor using AI

Collective trauma reminders trigger immediate cannabis, tobacco cravings, Hebrew U. study finds

Hebrew University researchers said reminders of the October 7 attack may prompt regular users to seek cannabis or nicotine as a rapid psychological defense against existential fear.

Illustration of an ashtray with cigarettes, August 24, 2024.

The activities that will help you age better

Aging is an inevitable part of life, but the way we age may be influenced much more by our daily habits than previously thought.

The activities that will help you age better

UK healthcare worker tried to sell Princess Kate's medical information for profit, probe finds

The ICO said it concluded a criminal investigation and found that a former healthcare worker had deliberately misused sensitive information and offered to disclose it for financial gain.

  Kate Middleton at the coronation of King Charles III. Poses well whether she's visiting an orphanage or presenting the award to the winner of the Wimbledon tournament