Health

Trump admin. advises Americans to consume alcohol in moderation in order to be healthier

The change is part of the new 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the US government's roadmap to healthy drinking and eating practices with has wide-reaching influence.

 A woman suffering from alcohol consumption; illustrative.
Every measurable decrease in retinal thickness increased the risk of Alzheimer’s by about 3%

A decade-long study: This eye sign can predict dementia years in advance

A young woman

It can happen even at age 30: Here’s how to know if you are approaching menopause

Poisonous mushrooms

Poison Control Center warns: An important warning that could save lives this winter


New from Taftapim: A range of solutions to ease cough and breathing in children

The new products provide a caring and complementary framework for winter breathing and cough issues.

Taptapim

Dr. Maya Rosman: All vegetables in this color protect the heart best

Dr. Rosman explains how each fruit and vegetable color benefits the body differently: Which colors support the heart, boost brain health, and which surprising shade is less familiar to most people.

Colors on the plate

For the first time in Israel: Advanced treatment for OCD that does not respond to medication

An innovative surgical technique for patients with severe, treatment-resistant OCD has been tried for the first time in Israel at Rambam Hospital. It opens a new therapeutic option in extreme cases.

During the procedure, electrodes are inserted into deep areas of the brain and connected to a subcutaneous electrical pacemaker

Drinking hot beverages can cause esophageal cancer

We all drink more coffee and tea in the colder season—and sometimes drink them when they are boiling hot. This can endanger your health and may even lead to esophageal cancer.

Do not drink coffee when it is boiling hot

How sex hormones make our internal clocks 'tick'

Weizmann Institute molecular geneticist discovers what makes humans ‘tick’ and causes disruptions during menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause.

THE SUN sets behind the Houses of Parliament in London. It’s known that circadian clocks are affected not only by external signals such as sunlight but also by signals carried through the bloodstream.

Grapevine, January 2, 2025: Is the Buzaglo Law still valid?

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

REUVEN RIVLIN with leaders of the Supreme Court during his round of farewells at the end of his presidency in 2021.

Trump takes more aspirin than doctors recommend, dismisses health concerns - WSJ

"They say aspirin is good for thinning out the blood, and I don’t want thick blood pouring through my heart," Trump told the WSJ in an interview published on Thursday.

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a New Year's Eve party at his Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 31, 2025.

Dr. Maya Rosman: This vitamin is a waste of money. Yes, even in winter

Many people choose to take vitamin C capsules דווקא in winter. But is it actually effective? The answer will surprise you.

Vitamin C is a waste of money

RejuvaKnee reviews: Why is it trending in The United States Of America?

Knee Pain.

Forget the injections: The FDA has approved a daily weight-loss pill for the first time

A daily pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy shows significant weight reduction, greater convenience, and hope for making treatment accessible to millions of patients.

Wegovy pills

Dr. Maya Rosman reveals: This is the dinner that will improve your memory

We are used to hearing about breakfast as a factor that contributes to health, but your dinner has no less of an impact. So what should you eat, and no less importantly – when?

A diet rich in tryptophan in the evening for better sleep and better memory