Health
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.
Sugar–free wafers – Are they really suitable for diabetes?
Artificial intelligence enters medicine – and doctors receive new boundaries
Collective trauma reminders trigger immediate cannabis, tobacco cravings, Hebrew U. study finds
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.
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.
Who's a good boy? Study suggests interacting with pets may not improve stress, negative emotions
The team’s initial focus was to better understand the nuances of how having a pet affects owners’ emotional well-being, and whether the benefits of pet ownership vary depending on the pet you have.
German nun awarded order of merit after decades of caring for leprosy patients in Pakistan
Sister Annette Dimigen, a member of the Protestant Sisterhood of the Christ Bearers, has played a key role in humanitarian outreach through the Aid to Leprosy Patients Association.
Understanding your autism even when the journey begins later in life - opinion
We must see the person before the diagnosis and ensure that our support systems foster collaboration between national and local governments.
Why during the World Cup do more heart attacks occur? Cardiologist explains and warns
An Israeli cardiologist shares that he treated several fans who suffered a myocardial infarction during matches, and explains how emotional stress affects the cardiovascular system.
Health Ministry failed to test baby food after toddlers hospitalized in May, police say - report
In early May, two young girls were hospitalized after consuming tainted Prinok baby food, but the Health Ministry failed to request that police test the product for any suspicious substances.
Gastroenterologist: Antibiotics wreck the gut and probiotics will not help
A gastroenterologist explains why probiotic supplements do not always help and what is recommended to do instead to minimize damage.
Why more and more football players are suffering from injuries?
The immense load of modern football, with congested fixtures and incessant sprints, is leading to an increase in muscle and knee injuries and long absences of superstars.
This cancer is on the rise – and many men do not even know they are at risk
While awareness of the papillomavirus among women is relatively high, doctors warn that many men are completely unaware that they could carry the virus and develop illness as a result.
