The noise that stresses those around you: What really happens when you crack your joints
The sound feels like something breaking, so it is easy to think something is being damaged. But studies have not found a clear link between knuckle cracking and osteoarthritis of the hand.
The stimulant medication that sharpens focus
How does a stimulant actually calm the brain, why is it given only from age 5, and which new patches make swallowing unnecessary? 10 accurate and up-to-date facts about Ritalin.
Not all chewing gum is harmful – but there is a catch
The old myth states that chewing gum ruins teeth, but the truth mainly depends on one characteristic.
How to recognize a heart attack in real time – and the pill that can save your life
A heart attack is often silent, deceptive, and feels like indigestion. Dr. Itay Gal explains how to distinguish between anxiety and a cardiac event – and how one pill can save a life in seconds.
Apple leak: Tim cook’s future smart glasses and what they will look like
Apple is developing smart glasses to compete with Meta, according to Mark Gurman. The device will have camera, audio, and AI features without a display. Launch expected in 2026–2027.
Must you drink 8 glasses of water a day? The medical truth says otherwise
The number 8 has become a rule of thumb, but the body does not work according to glasses but according to need – this is what you need to know to avoid dehydration.
The mistake people may make when a person is having a seizure – and it could end in disaster
The sight of a person losing consciousness is one of the most frightening there is, but panic will not help. Here is how you can assist and save lives.
A new index challenges BMI: This is what really predicts risk of heart disease
A new study suggests an alternative to BMI for assessing heart failure risk, showing that fat location matters more than overall weight.
The shadow of Aushchwitz's Angel of Death: The horrors of Dr. Mengele
The blood-soaked history of the twentieth century remembers no darker medical figure than Josef Mengele. His atrocities included the severe torture of twins and people with disabilities.
Tasty, but not a magic cure: The truth about dark chocolate and heart health
Dark chocolate has in recent years gained an almost medicinal status, but there are many variables that influence the positive effect of the sweet on the body.
