Health
Pope Leo had lobe of lung removed as doctors found cancer, Vatican says
The Vatican confirmed that Pope Leo has lung cancer following surgery to remove part of his right lung. Doctors said more information is needed to determine the cancer's stage and prognosis.
Some 10 toddlers develop mild allergic symptoms at Betar Illit daycare center, MDA responds
Forest medicine is the next big thing
Schneider Children's Medical Center established a program for children facing school anxiety
Pope Leo announces upcoming surgery for small growth on lung
Leo told pilgrims in St. Peter's Square for his weekly Sunday prayer that the growth was "well-contained" and caught at an early stage.
A small change that affects the brain: How to survive daylight saving time smoothly
Soon the clock will move back one hour, but our biological clock does not always synchronize at the same speed. A doctor explains what happens to the body during the transition to winter time.
Working toward the hamburger: A mental and physical journey between starving and satiety
I will have that hamburger someday. And when I do, it won’t be “to die for.” It will be to live for.
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.
