Author: Arsen Mayer

With no shortage of ​​conflicting information on the internet and in general, it can be difficult to choose which diet is best for you. However, researchers from Harvard University have ranked four leading diets based on how effective they are in lowering the risk of early death – a great reason to choose a certain […]

We waited eagerly for winter to arrive, but now that it’s really here, it’s a little less fun and romantic than we had imagined. It’s not only the rain that is keeping everyone at home, but mainly a runny nose, cough, sore throat and even fever. If you just want to wait around until you […]

Two new Israeli studies found that the contribution of well-trained medical clowns goes far beyond just creating a good mood for patients. According to researchers from Tel Aviv University (TAU) and the Israel Center for Medical Simulation (MSR), “medical clowns help not only the hospitalized but also parents, the medical team and the achievement of […]

During the winter season, when the house is closed and less ventilated, we often notice mold stains that accumulate on the walls, furniture, toys and even in the wardrobes and on the clothes themselves. Why does this happen? Most often the mold is formed and spreads due to the high levels of humidity that accumulate […]

Having high cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke. However, a change in dietary habits can contribute to lowering bad cholesterol levels without medication. Eat foods rich in soluble fiber Soluble fiber is found in large quantities in beans, legumes, whole grains, flaxseed, apples and citrus fruits.  These fibers pass […]

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a major cause of vision impairment and blindness in older people around the world – with an incidence of 30% over the age of 70, 40% over the age of 80 and 50% of people over the age of 90 affected by some form of AMD. Now, a Canadian study […]

A recently released Health Ministry report showed an increase of practitioners in most types of healthcare in the past decade, however, only 38% of licenses to practice were awarded to graduates of local educational institutions. Almost half the licenses went to Israelis who attended faculties abroad, and 13% to new immigrants. The report, titled “Manpower […]

Scientists at Cedars-Sinai have mapped the cellular changes linked to endometriosis to help improve therapeutic options for the millions of women affected by the disease. The study was published Monday in the peer reviewed journal Nature Genetics. About 1 in 10 women are plagued by the condition, which occurs when cells similar to those lining […]

Many Israeli university and college students, especially males, are addicted to online gaming, according to new research by researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) in Beersheba. The aim of the cross-sectional study published in a prominent journal was to examine the impact of gaming and gaming disorder on the well-being of Israeli male […]

All patients who undergo procedures requiring anesthesia – including surgery – should be asked about whether they use cannabis, medicinally or recreationally, according to new guidelines released by the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA Pain Medicine).  The first American guidelines on cannabis use in relation to surgery also note that regular […]