Category: Science and Health

Early on Sunday morning, October 29, Israel moved from Summer Time (Daylight Saving Time or DST) to Winter Time (Standard Time or ST), gaining an extra hour of sleep and light earlier in the day at the expense of an earlier sundown. Summer Time returns five months later in March. Its proponents argue that it […]

Growing numbers of people all over the world, including Israel, consult with “Dr. Google” when they have a medical problem instead of going to their own personal physician – or at least before they make an appointment for a consultation. Many patients meet their doctor only after they do research on the Internet. But are […]

Although virtual studying by school pupils and working from a distance by employees were initially thought during the COVID-19 pandemic to be a blessing, they quickly turned off people of all ages who regarded them as a bore. The same thing occurred during the beginning of the Gaza War when schools and workplaces closed.  New […]

As a result of overuse, antibiotics for humans and animals around the world are becoming ineffective in treating common infections in infants and children due to high rates of resistance to the drugs.  Researchers at Australia’s University of Sydney found that many antibiotics recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) were ineffective in treating more […]

What constitutes an ideal average body temperature? Is it 36.6 degrees Celsius or maybe 37 degrees Celsius? Recent research has shown that our body temperature is profoundly influenced by various factors and varies from person to person. Contrary to the common belief in a fixed ideal body temperature, this study suggests it is highly individualized. […]

Many Israelis struggle with high blood pressure, and amid the current war with Hamas known as Operation Swords of Iron, factors such as lack of sleep, stress, and poor dietary choices can further contribute to any problems. The following recommendations are vital for lowering your blood pressure without medication or excessive salt restriction. Follow these […]

Researchers have discovered an alarming truth – some people are addicted to snacks in the same way that others are addicted to nicotine, cocaine, or heroin. A recent analysis of 281 studies conducted across 36 countries has revealed that 14% of adults are addicted to sweets and snacks. This addiction is not merely a craving […]

Telomeres are like tiny bottle caps attached to both ends of every chromosome in your body to protect the genome from degrading and to preserve the information in them. For safeguarding our genetic material and ensuring the orderly division of our cells, their structural integrity and optimal length, they have the potential to lower the […]

While we routinely clean and cover our bedding, sheets, and pillowcases, the mattress often goes overlooked. Since we don’t have direct contact with it, there’s a common misconception that it remains clean. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. In a previous article, we warned you about the hidden horrors lurking in your mattress, […]

Many millions of people around the world wear smartwatches or use smartphone apps to count the number of steps they walk every day. But how many are the optimal number to promote good health?  An international study led by the researchers at the University of Granada in Spain has disclosed for the first time the […]