Category: Science and Health

The puzzle presented here is designed for individuals with a remarkably high level of concentration. The image displays an incorrect mathematical equation. Your task is to rectify the mistake by moving just one matchstick. Can you do it? Take a look at the arrangement of 28 matchsticks in front of you: 47+6=95. Your goal is […]

At what age are people at their happiest? This seemingly simple question has been studied extensively over the past decades, but a definitive answer has long been elusive. A German research team has now shed light on the question in a comprehensive meta-analytic review.  One would think that the age at which most people are […]

This week, in honor of International Older Persons Day, the Israel Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (IIOSH) explained how to safely integrate workers over the age of 50 into the workplace.  According to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics for 2022, the employment rate among the Israelis over the age of 65 in […]

Due to his illness, Hatem is usually unable to leave the hospital. Due to the efforts of Hadassah medical staff, that changed for a day.

The President’s House has been lit up in pink after sunset for a week to mark International Breast Cancer Awareness

ERAN (Emotional First AID) on Monday said the Health Ministry has cut its 2023 budget from NIS 1.7 million to NIS 1.6m., even though it is receiving many more calls than in previous years. The nonprofit organization said it received 130,000 calls from January through June. Asked to comment, a Health Ministry representative said: “The […]

Drew Weissman, a Jewish-American scientist who contributed heavily to the development of effective COVID mRNA vaccines, won the Nobel Peace Prize in Medicine alongside colleague Katalin Kariko, it was announced Monday. The prize, among the most prestigious in the scientific world, is selected by the Nobel Assembly of Sweden’s Karolinska Institute Medical University and also […]

Did you know that your butt wiping technique can significantly impact your health? Whether you prefer to stand, kneel, or sit, crumple or straighten toilet paper, or use a few or many pieces, most people overlook the importance of their wiping technique. So, what is the correct way to wipe your butt? Experts explain that […]

Although you thought her demands were exaggerated, it turns out that your grandmother was correct. Scrubbing between the toes and behind the ears helps keep the skin in those regions healthy, according to a new study at George Washington University (GW) in Washington, DC.  The microbiome – the collection of microbes living in and on […]

There has been a drop in the number of Israelis diagnosed with breast cancer and an increase in the percentage of those diagnosed at an early stage, according to Health Ministry statistics covering 2020, when the statistics were collected. In 2020, 5,384 Israelis were diagnosed with a breast tumor. About one in 100 cases occur […]