Category: Science and Health

The Israel Airports Authority was denounced on Wednesday by public health groups for reinstating “smoking rooms” at Ben-Gurion Airport after they were barred three years ago and the Health Ministry for “doing nothing except for issuing statements” against it.  The authority claimed on Channel 12 News that because smokers lit up secretly and illegally in […]

A new study looks at the impact of group conformity on task performance in various environments and leverages insights from cultural evolution, social learning, and social psychology to experimentally test the effects of conformity on group dynamics. The study’s findings reveal that while conformity does not influence group performance in stable environments, it hinders it […]

Turmeric, the orange-colored, natural spice is commonly used by cooks for seasoning rice or bean dishes, soups, stews, sauces and even making cakes. It has been claimed to improve health in a variety of ways including managing metabolic syndrome, inflammatory conditions, joint pain, arthritis, high levels of bad fats in the blood, and other disorders […]

High levels of air pollution including vehicle exhaust, burning of wood, and industrial emissions are known to cause respiratory diseases. Researchers at the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) have discovered another danger – living in an area with high levels of particulate air pollution can lead to an increased incidence of breast cancer. The […]

Are you tired of tossing and turning all night despite taking melatonin supplements? Well, you’re not alone. Renowned American Neuroscientist, Andrew Huberman, has thrown the spotlight on melatonin’s limitations and introduced a game-changing solution for those seeking a restful night’s sleep. In a recent viral TikTok video, Dr. Huberman revealed his groundbreaking “ultimate supplement cocktail” […]

Frozen pizza, ready meals, and chocolates are well-known for being unhealthy. However, even foods that are often considered healthy, like whole-wheat bread, bran cereal, and sugar-free yogurt, can fall into the category of ultra-processed foods.  Ultra-processed foods have undergone extensive alteration from their natural state, often including adding preservatives or artificial flavors to enhance their […]

We’ve heard of some unusual phenomena related to corona and its treatments, but this one takes the cake. A six-month-old boy’s eyes have undergone a peculiar transformation, turning a striking shade of blue, believed to be a rare complication of corona treatment. A study published in Frontiers in Pediatrics sheds light on this extraordinary occurrence. […]

Many cancer patients suffer from unendurable itching that can result from the release of proteins by the cells and radiation therapy that kills skin cells and causes dryness and burning as the skin peels off. The unbearable itching severely damages their quality of life. But there is good news from researchers at the clinical immunology […]

Positive body image is just as much of a mental boost as it is physical. Those with a positive body image have better psychological wellbeing and general life satisfaction, according to data revealed by a new study. The study, published in Body Image, sourced 56,968 participants across 65 different nations and revealed the correlation between […]

War and terror almost always produce trauma among soldiers and civilians around the world, and Israel and Ukraine are certainly no exception.  Prof. Danny Brom, founder and CEO of Jerusalem’s METIV – the Israel Psychotrauma Center – at Herzog Medical Center traveled to Kyiv at the invitation of their First Lady, Olena Zelenska, to present […]