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.
Dietitian explains: There is a reason you crave more carbohydrates right now
New study reveals: The solution to microplastics is hidden in fermented cabbage
Just seeing the sandwich – and the digestive system already starts to work
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
The activities that will help you age better
Aging is an inevitable part of life, but the way we age may be influenced much more by our daily habits than previously thought.
UK healthcare worker tried to sell Princess Kate's medical information for profit, probe finds
The ICO said it concluded a criminal investigation and found that a former healthcare worker had deliberately misused sensitive information and offered to disclose it for financial gain.
Who's a good boy? Study suggests interacting with pets may not improve stress, negative emotions
The team’s initial focus was to better understand the nuances of how having a pet affects owners’ emotional well-being, and whether the benefits of pet ownership vary depending on the pet you have.
German nun awarded order of merit after decades of caring for leprosy patients in Pakistan
Sister Annette Dimigen, a member of the Protestant Sisterhood of the Christ Bearers, has played a key role in humanitarian outreach through the Aid to Leprosy Patients Association.
Understanding your autism even when the journey begins later in life - opinion
We must see the person before the diagnosis and ensure that our support systems foster collaboration between national and local governments.
