Category: Science and Health

Flying with babies and toddlers can be a daunting prospect for many parents. The apprehension is entirely relatable: children might fear the unfamiliar environment, become restless, experience ear discomfort, and, unfortunately, unleash cries and tantrums that can test even the most patient caregivers. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Some children relish the […]

The viral trend of “Barbie Botox” that has women as young as in their 20s rush for toxin-based procedures to mimic the looks of the movie’s lead actress Margot Robbie may lead to resistance among users and hinder medical use in future, doctors cautioned. The procedure, also known “Trap Tox,” has been widely used by […]

Despite cannabis by-products being used to treat a number of health conditions, smoking cannabis may not be as healthy as some people think, according to a new study published on August 30. The peer-reviewed study, published in the academic journal Environmental Health Perspectives, found that the third most used drug in the world may actually […]

Israel has agreed on a deal to officially recognize caregivers of people with disabilities as a profession holding a “special status,” which includes a wage hike, bonuses and training courses totaling up to NIS 330 million. The deal, agreed between the Finance and Welfare and Social Affairs ministries with relevant Israeli organizations, will affect tens […]

Eyal Mordechai Ben-Hamu, a 15-year-old pupil in eighth grade underwent a routine eye examination at his school before classes ended in June. A few days later, the school examiner called his parents to inform them that vision in his left eye was not normal and that he was on the verge of blindness. His mother […]

Sleep is obviously a critical part of the overall health of both adults and children, but it can also be an important factor, especially in the way younger people behave. According to a new study from the University of Georgia, getting enough sleep can help children combat the effects of stressful environments and reduce their […]

Many people spend a lot of time mulling over their personal problems and worrying. If repeated dwelling on negative feelings, situations, and events don’t lead to an answer or help you feel better, then it’s unproductive,  An online course designed to curb negative thinking developed in Australia, however, has had strong results in helping people […]

Pediatricians and parents are calling for the US to treat new high-caffeine energy drinks like alcohol and cigarettes and ban their sale to minors as a single serving can contain as much caffeine as six Coca-Colas. Prime Energy, which launched this year, has 200 mg of caffeine within its 350 ml can — exceeding permissible […]

A plastic surgeon, Dr. Sarmala Sander, gained popularity on social media after sharing valuable anti-aging tips. In a TikTok video, she emphasized the importance of sleeping on your back and avoiding sleeping on your face. Dr. Sanders explained that sleeping on your face puts pressure on specific areas, forming “sleep lines” that eventually turn into […]

A 68-year-old woman from the Galilee who went on a pleasure trip with her husband to Estonia returned with a tick bite that affected her brain and caused encephalitis that threatened her life. Doctors at the Rambam Health Care Campus diagnosed her problem and saved her.  Marina Sogolov from Eshhar in the Galilee south of […]