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.
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Not only tremor: The daily and nightly challenge of Parkinson’s patients
This is how you will identify a stroke before it is too late
How to reach the age of 80 with the memory of a 50-year-old
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.
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.
The surprising food that damages the teeth of children and adults more than candy
Dentists explain why starchy and salty snacks, such as crackers, damage tooth enamel more than certain candies and how snacking habits affect oral health over time.
There is only one correct way to remove bacteria From chicken
Washing chicken before cooking may seem logical – but medical data show you should stop, as it is the easiest and fastest way to spread bacteria throughout the kitchen.
Not genetics: The common trait of clear-minded 80-year-olds
Studies show that not only genetics determine memory status in older age. These are the daily actions that activate brain regions and help maintain quick thinking even in the later decades of life.
Meuhedet inaugurated the Re'em Medical Center in Rehovot in the presence of the President
The medical center includes 25 institutes, the first MRI in a health fund, and an urgent care center. This move will reduce gaps between the center and the periphery in Israel.
Cardiologists: Want to prevent cardiac arrest? This is the action you should do every day
Heart experts explain that heart health is influenced by small, easy-to-perform daily habits – much more than dramatic treatments or extreme lifestyle changes.
From age 18 to 80: The disorder many women manage to hide
This week marks Eating Disorders Awareness Week, and it is an excellent opportunity to understand what lies behind the disorder, who is at risk – And why it is a much heavier issue than food.
Obesity, hormones, and self-image: The syndrome no one talks about
1 in 10 women of reproductive age suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome, which can cause, among other things, weight gain. Diagnosis and treatment can change the picture.
A doctor explains: Is it possible to whiten teeth at home – and if so, how?
Have you tried whitening teeth with baking soda, lemon, or whitening toothpastes? A doctor explains what works and what doesn’t – and also: Are there dangerous side effects?
