Health

Trump brands fentanyl a ‘weapon of mass destruction’ in drug war escalation

The designation, unprecedented for a narcotic, signals Trump’s intent to treat fentanyl not merely as a public health crisis but as a national security threat on a par with chemical warfare.

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after a ceremony for the presentation of the Mexican Border Defense Medal in the Oval Office of the White House on December 15, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Winter Spice

The winter spice that balances sugar, protects the brain, and reduces bloating

People walking and running in the park

Study shows more walking during commutes can improve health, without increasing travel time

The smell of your farts may help prevent Alzheimer’s

Study found: The smell of your farts may help prevent Alzheimer’s


An Israeli startup won the most important award in the world of medical tech

The Israeli company MedCu won the innovation award at the global Medtech conference, thanks to innovative copper dressings for treating chronic wounds and preventing infections.

MedCu

Inside the Alaskan village where nature, faith, and community come together

Far from any road, an Alaskan village reveals how nature, faith, and community can restore strength and purpose.

Photo of Alaska.

Israel must confront the growing economic toll of depression - opinion

Depression is costing Israel is costing the country between an estimated NIS 12 billion and NIS 16 billion per year.

The antidepressant drug Prozac, also known as fluoxetine, is seen on a table in Leicester, central England February 26, 2008 in this posed photograph.

Heavy rains flood Gaza shelters, killing 12 and displacing thousands

Israel says it is meeting its obligations and accuses agencies of inefficiency and failing to prevent theft by Hamas, which the terror group denies.

 Rain-flooded street in Gaza City, December 12, 2025.

Experts warn: A common home treatment for colds may cause severe harm

A method many people use in winter may end with a burn – and you should also check the hot water bottle you take to bed.

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The tasty and healthy combination that will keep you protected this winter

The persimmon is one of the sweetest and most beloved fruits in Israel, but despite what you may think, it does not contain large amounts of sugar. Dr. Maya Rosman reveals all of its benefits.

Yogurt with fruit

Global demand for hair restoration rises among younger adults

Hair Transplant Turkey Consultation.

The cheap habit that improves brain function and builds mental resilience

A new study explains how writing, even a grocery list or a WhatsApp message, helps regulate emotions, improve functioning, and cope better with life’s challenges.

A man writing in a gym

Children born with deadly immune flaw get powerful new gene therapy option

Gene therapy uses the patient's own blood stem cells, which were genetically modified to include functional copies of the WAS gene, the FDA said.

 Gene therapy restores hearing in children and adults with congenital deafness. Illustration.

While scientists race to study spread of measles in US, Kennedy unravels hard-won gains

Instead of acting quickly to prevent a measles comeback, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has undermined public health officials' ability to prevent and contain outbreaks.

Highly contagious disease. Child with measles.

A breakthrough in the war against AIDS: In two trials, patients were “cured” of the disease

Two early trials found that engineered antibodies can lead to long-term HIV remission without ongoing treatment — not a full cure, but the most significant progress so far.

HIV is one of the most sophisticated viruses humanity has had to confront