Health

Insurance companies pay policyholders to receive medical care at home instead of ERs

Israeli insurance firms encourage home-based medical services through financial incentives, reducing costs while easing hospital stress, officials say.

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It is a good idea to link drinking water to a habit that is embedded in your daily schedule, such as every time you sit down at the computer

Dietitian explains: There is a reason you crave more carbohydrates right now

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New study reveals: The solution to microplastics is hidden in fermented cabbage

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Just seeing the sandwich – and the digestive system already starts to work


Medical journal retracts paper on Amgen’s Tavneos drug trial after FDA findings

An Amgen spokesperson said it "takes scientific integrity seriously and respects the role of journals in upholding the peer review process."

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This is the fruit found to be most effective for preventing heart attacks

A new study has found that most people do not consume enough flavanols, natural compounds that may significantly reduce the risk of mortality from cardiovascular diseases.

Plum is the fruit found to be most effective for preventing heart attacks

One tablespoon before a workout: The simple food that can improve your performance

New studies show that honey may provide available energy similar to sports gels, assist in muscle recovery, and even contribute to reducing inflammation.

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Everyone is buying it instead of milk, but it provides almost zero protein

Rice drink has become one of the most popular milk substitutes, but nutrition experts warn that it provides very little protein and contains mostly carbohydrates.

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Taking Acamol or Nurofen without thinking? This is the mistake that could put you at risk

Acamol and ibuprofen are considered safe when used correctly, but incorrect dosage can turn an everyday treatment into a real medical risk.

Illustration: Headache

Are vitamins disappearing from your smoothie? This is the truth | Dr. Maya Rosman

Is that morning smoothie truly healthy? Everything you need to know about preserving vitamins and preventing the degradation of nutritional components.

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Study: The party drug that relieves resistant depression and suicidal thoughts

A new review in the medical journal JAMA Psychiatry has found that administering ketamine via intravenous infusion may reduce severe depression symptoms within hours.

Illustration: Depression

The mistake everyone makes with the dishwasher that poses a health risk

It looks clean, sometimes smells only "a little bad", and works almost every day, but inside the dishwasher hides one of the most neglected places in the kitchen: The filter.

The dishwasher does not clean itself completely. It washes dishes, but some of the food residue does not magically disappea

The food that can change your gut health in just days

Experts explain how just one daily serving of fermented food may impact the immune system, mood, and even inflammation levels in the body.

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Ten years left to live: Cancer-free, but life is not the same as it was - opinion

I won’t stop writing, dear readers, but maybe I’ll put more time into personal projects, including several new book ideas that should keep me alert and engaged.

Open hand holds the number 10 (illustrative).