Health

Surprise discovery: I had my appendix removed and no one told me - opinion

Just one piece of advice: tell your patients when a body part is removed, even if it is just an appendix.

DOCTORS PREFER to remove the appendix before it bursts.
How to identify if your online shopping has turned into an addictionץ

Before Black Friday: How to identify if your online shopping has turned into an addiction

Traffic moves on a smoggy morning as air pollution spikes in New Delhi, India, November 13, 2026.

Delhi gets title of world's most polluted city as air quality becomes 'hazardous' to health

An elderly woman eating.

Even after age 75: What can a small dietary change do for the body?


The reason why Israelis don't want a second date: The phenomenon that takes a heavy toll

A new survey reveals: Almost half of Israelis will give up on a romantic relationship because of sweat stains. A dermatologist explains why this is not a hygiene problem, but a medical condition.

A woman sweating in front of a fan

Got sunburnt? These are the common mistakes that make the burn worse

The redness might fade within days, but the damage to the skin could remain. If you returned from the beach with red, burning, and hot skin, there are things you absolutely must not do.

Despite the urge to remove the pieces of skin, Dr. Egozi warns against doing so

Amiram Levin brings GreenOnyx to wider market through Tiv Taam

Maj. Gen. (res.) Amiram Levin invests in Israeli agritech start-up GreenOnyx, partnering with the Tiv Taam chain to bring its once-exclusive super-vegetable to the mass market.

Tiv Taam branch in Tel Aviv.

This is the city that will subsidize the installation of defibrillators in residential buildings

After similar moves in Rishon Lezion, Rehovot, Herzliya, Ra'anana, and additional authorities, Givatayim is also subsidizing defibrillators for residential buildings.

Eligible building committees in Givatayim will actually pay only NIS 800 for a package that includes a resuscitation device, cabinet, installation, signage, and instruction

Want to lose weight? This supplement won't do the job for you

L-carnitine is marketed as a natural fat burner, but evidence for weight loss is limited. Its breakdown in the gut may also produce a substance linked to increased heart risk.

Weight loss

The new trend capturing delivery rooms in Israel

More and more laboring women are choosing to enter the pool instead of the delivery bed, and Assuta Ashdod Hospital reports a surge in demand. How safe is this procedure?

More and more laboring women are choosing to enter the pool instead of the delivery bed

Living better for longer: Israeli fitness experts on how to stay strong and healthy as you age

Longevity, which refers not only to the number of years a person lives but also to the number of years they stay healthy and active, is an increasingly important and popular topic today. 

Physical Fitness.

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan returned to prison after court ordered hospital visit

His lawyers say his health has deteriorated in prison and that he lost significant vision in his right eye. The government has said medical reports disclosed nothing requiring immediate treatment.

 Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan speaks with Reuters during an interview, in Lahore, Pakistan March 17, 2023.

The common mistake most of us make right after the sea or the pool

Sea water and chlorine can damage the skin’s protective barrier in different ways. Pola Blick Dayan explains who is more sensitive and how to reduce dryness and irritation during the summer.

Sea water and chlorine can damage the skin’s protective barrier in different ways

The mineral meant to strengthen the body: When does the popular supplement do the exact opposite?

Zinc has become one of the most sought-after supplements in Israel, mainly around colds, coughs and transition seasons. But prolonged intake in high doses can create problems.

Zinc supplements. Not for everyday use