Health

Not necessarily every three hours: The truth parents must know about baby feeding

Many parents still hear that a baby must eat every 3 hours. In practice, the current recommendations in pediatrics and breastfeeding speak of responsive feeding.

You do not feed according to a clock alone, but according to the baby
Energy drink

What energy drinks really do to the body

Fatigue is one of the most common complaints in medicine

Unremitting fatigue: Seven medical reasons most people miss

Why do we always get sick on vacation?

A doctor explains: Why do we always get sick on vacation?


Breakthrough in autism research: Brain scans reveal two distinct biological types

A large–scale international study has identified two contrasting patterns of communication between brain regions in some children and young people with autism.

Breakthrough in autism research

Even one drink a day raises cancer risk

A massive review found that even moderate alcohol consumption is linked to an increase in the risk of various types of cancer.

Maybe you should rethink this drink

The mistake we all make when we open our health fund laboratory results

Blood tests have become in recent years one of the greatest sources of anxiety for patients. In most cases there is no reason for concern, but there are values that require investigation.

Blood test

Millions of people make this mistake with painkillers – and it's dangerous

Painkillers are sold over the counter and are considered safe, but incorrect combinations, double dosages, and a lack of awareness regarding active ingredients can cause significant harm.

People think that if it's an over-the-counter painkiller, there's no reason to worry

Sugar or Allulose – the truth revealed

Allulose as an innovative sweetener: These are the metabolic benefits, this is also the comparison to sugar, and the consumer importance of reading the full ingredients list in processed products.

Sugar

The least damaging candy for your teeth: The surprising choice of Dr. Maya Rosman

The amount of sugar is certainly significant, but how much the candy or snack sticks to the teeth is also critical. So, what will damage your teeth the least?

The right choice. Chocolate

Juice from this vegetable lowers blood pressure within two weeks

A new study found that regular consumption of beetroot juice managed to affect blood pressure in older adults, likely through a change in the composition of oral bacteria.

Beetroot juice

Sugar–free wafers – Are they really suitable for diabetes?

Why are "sugar–free" products a dangerous marketing trap for diabetics? The reason why the white flour in these wafers and cookies might spike your blood sugar levels.

Sugar–free wafers

Artificial intelligence enters medicine – and doctors receive new boundaries

The Israeli Medical Association has published a position paper that sets boundaries for the growing use of artificial intelligence systems in medicine.

Illustration: A doctor using AI

Collective trauma reminders trigger immediate cannabis, tobacco cravings, Hebrew U. study finds

Hebrew University researchers said reminders of the October 7 attack may prompt regular users to seek cannabis or nicotine as a rapid psychological defense against existential fear.

Illustration of an ashtray with cigarettes, August 24, 2024.