Health

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

The new trend capturing delivery rooms in Israel

Physical Fitness.

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

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

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


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

Jerusalem hospital performs first-ever alpha radiation treatment for recurring brain tumors

The technology, which emits highly bioefficient alpha particles that deliver concentrated radiation, was developed in collaboration with the Sharett Institute of Oncology and ALPHA Tau.

Doctors at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem, August 2026.

Spicy food is popular in Israel – but it could cost you your health

Hot pepper contains capsaicin, a substance that creates a strong burning sensation. Extreme eating, online challenges, or consumption of especially hot peppers could lead to severe symptoms.

A hot pepper

All the health reasons to include cauliflower in your menu

A short nutritional guide, the truth about the effect of the cruciferous family on the thyroid gland, and a quick and easy recipe for unlimited cauliflower rice.

Cauliflower

Vietnam targets natural birth sex ratio by 2035 with crackdown on fetal sex selection

The skew towards boys in Vietnam's sex ratio at birth has been among the highest in Asia for years. The draft says the ratio peaked at 114.8 boys per to girls in 2018.

Children wave flags of Vietnam and Laos ahead a welcoming ceremony at the presidential palace in Hanoi on January 26, 2026.

What Australian trauma doctors found when they came to Israel

An Australian trauma delegation’s visit to Israel highlights how medical collaboration can deepen ties between the two countries despite political tensions.

Group of Australian trauma physicians.

Artificial intelligence is changing medicine – but who will pay for the next mistake?

About two-thirds of countries in the World Health Organization's European Region are already operating AI systems in medical diagnosis, and half of them offer medical chatbots to patients.

Illustration: A man in a hospital bed

Viksit Bharat 2047: India’s roadmap to become a developed nation - opinion

While there is general agreement that the term Viksit Bharat denotes a developed country, it is still necessary for public policy purposes to break down the concept to know what it entails.

An Indian flag is pictured in the pocket of a police officer's uniform as he attends a rally in support of the Indian armed forces, following the ceasefire announcement between India and Pakistan, in New Delhi, India, May 13, 2025.

New study: This simple thing may reduce stress, anxiety and depression

Many Israelis are experiencing anxiety and stress – but they do not know that part of the solution is right outside their home. A new study reminds us why it is so important to go out into nature.

Forest therapy