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.
Before Black Friday: How to identify if your online shopping has turned into an addiction
Delhi gets title of world's most polluted city as air quality becomes 'hazardous' to health
Even after age 75: What can a small dietary change do for the body?
Premature birth may cause lifelong kidney damage, Israeli researchers find
A joint Australian-Israeli study identifies how premature birth disrupts kidney development, potentially leaving babies with a lifelong shortage of vital filtration units.
'It's a death sentence for the Kinneret': The battle over signs warning of brain-eating amoeba
Tiberias Mayor Yossi Nava attacks the Health Ministry's demand to post warning signs at Sea of Galilee beaches following the death of a child infected with Naegleria fowleri.
After the holidays, before the mistakes: What really works for weight loss?
There are many common myths regarding health improvement and weight loss, and studies over the years have shown a different reality. Here are some of the common mistakes.
The morning habit that helps your health – but severely harms your teeth
Lemon water has become the symbol of a healthy morning routine, but the high acidity of the lemon is liable to damage tooth enamel with frequent and improper use.
Why is everyone losing hair and what can be done?
Increased shedding can appear during the transition season, but not all shedding is necessarily seasonal. Dr. Sivan Mercer, a dermatology specialist, explains what lies behind the phenomenon.
Gilat Foundation uses theater to bring moments of childhood back to hospitalized Israeli children
The foundation brings interactive therapeutic performances to pediatric hospitals across Israel. Led by trained actor-therapists, the programs are tailored to children’s physical and emotional needs.
'After the holidays' has arrived: The expert's recommendations for a proper return to routine
The holiday period has ended. Dr. Sigal Mazor, director of the Department of Health Education and Promotion at Clalit, provides a series of recommendations on returning to routine.
Nature's antibiotic or bleeding hazard: What garlic lovers must know
Garlic is considered one of the healthiest and most thoroughly researched foods in the kitchen, but in large amounts or as a concentrated supplement, it may affect blood clotting.
Eating with someone you love could help your body regulate blood sugar, Israeli study finds
A Hebrew University study finds that eating with someone close may reduce blood sugar spikes and help the body regulate itself more efficiently.
How to tone the body without losing weight?
Ahead of "after the holidays," many people look for diets to shed excess weight. Dr. Maya Rosman offers a different approach – toning without weight loss.
