Research

Are you also participating in the steps trend? Look what it does to your body

A massive study by Clalit among approximately 600,000 users discovered that step competitions in applications lead to a significant decrease in the risk of diabetes, stroke, and heart disease.

The steps trend
Illustrative; Israeli students take part in a rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, in Jerusalem, December 18, 2024.

Less than one-fourth of Israeli teenagers trust country's leadership, study shows

A mushroom cloud rises above Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands in 1946 handout provided by US Library of Congress; illustrative.

"Extreme, transient conditions": Never-before-seen material found in remnants of nuclear detonation

A person holding a smartphone displaying an AI folder with icons for ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Claude, and Grok among a backdrop of greenery.

Anthropic says Claude mimicked extortion after absorbing tales of malevolent machines


"Never seen in modern history": Experts outline an El Niño that may rewrite climate records

Climate models indicate the anomaly, expected to be one of the most intense in roughly a century and a half, will show its most severe effects between the autumn of 2026 and the winter of 2027.

 An almost empty tourist area of Plaka is seen on a rainy day in Athens as storm Byron continues to batter large parts of the country December 05, 2025 in Athens, Greece.

Study: Younger scientists produce more disruptive research

“You stick to a certain kind of idea or taste, and as time goes by you keep sticking to that," explained one of the researchers.

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The foods that stimulate the brain and release dopamine

Scientists once thought flavanols helped the brain via absorption, but a new study suggests their astringent taste may directly activate the brain like exercise.

Cocoa powder

Not hungry, but we feel like eating something: The science behind the sentence we all know

A new study reveals a surprising gap between what the body feels and what the brain continues to want – and it is not a matter of willpower.

Standing in front of the fridge

A study found: This is the age range in which excess weight will affect health in the future

Not only how much weight is gained, but when and for how long one lives with it. A new study shows that weight gain at a young age is the most dangerous and increases the risk of premature mortality.

It is weight gain at a young age, already in the 20s, that carries the highest risk

Researchers found: The simple way to stop brain aging

A new study points to the possibility of reducing brain inflammation and improving cognitive function through a relatively simple treatment.

The simple way to stop brain aging

Study found: What happens when stool stays in the body for too long?

The time it takes for food to pass through your digestive system may seem like a minor detail, but a new study suggests that it is one of the most significant factors affecting your overall health.

What happens when stool stays in the body for too long?

Artificial nighttime lighting may be more dangerous than previously thought, study warns

Study warns artificial night lighting could harm ecosystems by weakening biological clocks.

A WOMAN lies in bed, looking at her phone.

Study reveals: Processed food causes fat accumulation in muscle

The findings indicate a possible impairment in muscle function and joint health, regardless of body weight or level of physical activity.

Processed food products in a refrigerator

Taking medications for irritable bowel syndrome? This is the worrying finding from a huge study

A huge study found a link between some medications – especially antidepressants and anti-diarrheal drugs – and an increased risk of mortality, mainly with prolonged use.

Illustration: Irritable bowel syndrome