Author: Arsen Mayer

Many breastfeeding women who suffer from postpartum depression fear that taking medication will harm their baby through their breast milk. This misconception often leads them to suffer in silence, avoiding discussions about their depression with healthcare professionals. However, the truth is quite the opposite. Women experiencing postpartum depression can and should seek help while breastfeeding […]

Are you ready for a brain-teaser that will put your concentration to the test? In this popular TikTok challenge, an image presents an incorrect equation that needs fixing using only one match. Your task is to move a single match and transform the incorrect equation into the correct one. Can you crack the puzzle? Here’s […]

Sushi, sashimi and other dishes based on raw fish that are hugely popular in Israel and around the world are generally safe to eat – but the bacteria that grow in them and are resistant to antibiotics pose a health hazard to people with weak immune systems including the elderly, those with chronic diseases, children […]

Around the world, preteens are reaching puberty earlier than before, usually due to the brain signaling the sex organs earlier than it should, but other causes include endocrine-disrupting chemicals in food, plastics, and personal-care products; obesity; a rich diet; and even stressful or abusive home environments. Sometimes it may be due to genetics, or rarely, […]

A puzzling image recently circulated on social media, captivating the attention of countless users. The image’s creator issued a challenge to viewers: Determine the number of matches within the photo. The responses, however, were far from unanimous. The enigma before you will undoubtedly command several seconds of your attention as you scrutinize, count, and perhaps […]

About 250 peacocks, ducks, doves, and domesticated chickens at a petting zoo in Sde Ya’akov in northern Israel were found to be infected with the H5N1 subtype of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) on Wednesday, according to the Agriculture Ministry. The infections were the first detected in Israel in over five months. The ministry […]

Smart users of social media protect themselves by deleting suspicious “friend requests” that might serve as a gateway to harmful content. In the same way, the immune system decides whether to identify cellular “profiles” that seem dangerous. As immune cells patrol the body, they check out protein pieces called antigens that are generated when proteins […]

Every year on Sukkot, hospital emergency rooms admit many patients who have been injured, burnt or otherwise hurt when preparing or using their holiday booths. The Israel Institute for Safety and Hygiene (IIOSH) in the National Insurance Institute has issued safety tips for preparing for the festival that begins on Friday night: • Choose the […]

The internet is teeming with intriguing riddles that prompt viewers to uncover hidden objects, solve complex questions, and tackle challenging exercises. Engaging in puzzles is an excellent way to stimulate the mind, enhance cognitive abilities, and refine critical thinking skills. Today’s puzzle comprises four exercises, with the final one yet to be solved. To reach […]

Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism, devoted to atonement and repentance, also involves a 25-hour fast that poses a unique challenge for coffee aficionados. For those accustomed to several cups a day, abstaining from coffee on this day can lead to headaches and dizziness. While some opt to gradually reduce their caffeine intake in […]