Israeli study: Here’s how nearsightedness in children can be slowed
The worsening of nearsightedness in children has become a global problem. A new Israeli study points to a simple solution that may reduce the future risk of severe eye problems.
Health and Wellness Around the World
5 signs that your weight gain is linked to a thyroid problem
A doctor explains: Why are young people today showing up with problems we once saw at age 50?
Men in a cave: Why awareness is our way out to the light
Ice bath enthusiasts? The critical danger you don’t know about — and who is most exposed to it
The hottest trend of the past year exposes some of those who practice it to a real, existential danger. A physician explains who must be careful and what the early warning signs are.
Decided to quit coffee? Here’s how to do it right, without withdrawal symptoms
What happens in the brain when caffeine is stopped suddenly, which symptoms appear early on, who should reduce intake, and how to taper off gradually without headaches or extreme fatigue.
Trying to get rid of dangerous belly fat? Don’t do these 4 things
Visceral fat is the deep fat that accumulates around the abdominal organs, such as the liver, pancreas, and intestines – and it is dangerous. Try to avoid these four unhealthy habits.
Studies show: The common spice plant that eliminates a nagging cough
New studies show that thyme not only relieves cough and phlegm, but also reduces inflammation, relaxes the airways, and helps the body overcome mild infections more quickly.
What happens to the body after stopping Ozempic? A new study reveals the secret
Many people use weight-loss injections to slim down faster, but few consider what happens when they stop. A large meta-analysis reveals what to expect after discontinuation.
New study: Five simple steps that keep the brain younger
These are the small lifestyle changes that may keep the brain about eight years younger — and over time as well.
6 mistakes: What really burns fat – and what just looks good on TikTok?
Sit-ups don’t burn fat, and cardio doesn’t destroy muscle – this is how common myths confuse trainees and cause them to invest a lot and progress far too little.
A decade-long study: This eye sign can predict dementia years in advance
A new study found that the thickness of the retina in the eye may predict future risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia years before symptoms appear – opening the door to early and simple diagnosis.
It can happen even at age 30: Here’s how to know if you are approaching menopause
Many women in their thirties experience symptoms that go unexplained. Two experts explain what early menopause looks like and what you must know and do.
Poison Control Center warns: An important warning that could save lives this winter
Twenty people arrived this month at the Poison Control Center at Rambam Hospital after people ate mushrooms that are not edible. An expert warns.
