Why wartime stress is especially dangerous for the elderly
Rising tensions and sirens heighten wartime stress among the elderly, harming physical health, memory and emotional stability. A geriatrician explains how to support them.
Health & Wellness
Light, moderate, severe and critical – how are injury severity levels graded and what do they mean?
Good news for patients taking attention and concentration medications and their parents
5 signs that may indicate you may not be lacking protein in your body
Living on hold: The psychological toll of uncertainty in Israel
Israelis endure fear, fatigue, and uncertainty, waiting anxiously for America’s next move on Iran and what it means for their future.
Rare Disease Day: “We are here for them, but they need you to be here for them as well"
Nedirim is advancing rights and raising awareness for rare syndromes.
The reason found: Why pain lasts longer in women than in men
Women suffer more. But why? A new study points to an immune mechanism that differs between women and men, which may affect the duration of pain after trauma.
Scientists discovered the daily number of farts – and you’re probably somewhere in the middle
Bloating is not a trivial matter – and scientists decided to investigate the issue and find out exactly how much we fart each day.
An educational psychologist reveals: What your child’s costume says about them
This year, many children choose costumes like monsters or soldiers; it reflects their need for protection and a sense of power, not just play.
After 40 years of struggle: Scientists approach the greatest goal in medicine
Although existing treatments allow a full life with the HIV virus, now, more than ever, scientists are close to developing a mechanism that will completely remove the virus from the body.
Eating this vegetable every day? It destroys mineral absorption in the body
Spinach is one of the healthiest vegetables, but it turns out it interferes with the absorption of some important minerals. So what can be done?
New study: Childhood obesity may indicate something much worse
A new American study: Negative or traumatic childhood experiences increase the risk of obesity in children, while the presence of a supportive adult in their lives may reduce these risks.
Is honey in yogurt actually a "Superfood"?
Dr. Maya Rosman explains whether honey in yogurt truly deserves the title "Superfood", how protein balances the sugar – and when the healthy teaspoon turns into a calorie trap.
Nine-month-old baby rushed to Shaare Zedek after choking, passes away despite resuscitation efforts
Despite successfully removing the foreign object from the baby’s throat, doctors were unable to stabilize her condition.
