Category: Science and Health

Success rates for in-vitro fertilization (IVF) vary according to the skills of the doctor and the age of the woman. In general, for women younger than 35, the rate of live births per egg retrieval is about half. For women ages 35 to 37, the success rate is two-fifths, while for those aged between 38 […]

Pills are not the only way for pharmacists to make patients feel better. Staff at the Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa have launched a “poetic pharmacy” to supply the general public, patients’ families, and hospital employees with a good word that can excite, make people happy, evoke longing, give hope, and instill courage.  The […]

Scientists conducted an innovative study to examine the impact of electronic cigarettes on testicle size and sperm count in rats. Since mice and rats share anatomical, physiological, and genetic similarities with humans, they are commonly used in such experiments. The results obtained from these rodent trials are likely applicable to human users of e-cigarettes, the […]

The Walt Disney Company has been making films with beautiful princesses since 1937, when Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs premiered in theaters in the US and then around the world. Snow White was followed by Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel, Belle, Rapunzel, Jasmine, Merida, Tiana, Pocahontas, Moana, Mulan, Anna and Elsa, and Raya. While this adoration, […]

Meet Ila Kirstin, a young Norwegian sensation who has taken the internet by storm. What’s her claim to fame, you ask? Well, it’s not for any particular reason other than her love for sprinting across open fields. Sounds ordinary, doesn’t it? But wait until you witness how she goes about it. Ila, known as Ayla, […]

Do you enjoy puzzles and optical illusions? If so, this quiz is perfect for you. A recent viral challenge on TikTok has garnered over 90,000 views, urging users to identify the flaw in a captivating image. Take a look at the painting. It showcases a wooden house amidst a snowy landscape, with bare trees towering […]

With the upcoming arrival of the High Holy Days, Israelis of all ages from six months up and in all sectors are reminded to go to their health fund for their annual influenza vaccination. The Israel Pharmacy Association has called on the public to get the free shot as soon as possible, as well as […]

The puzzle before you is designed for those with a keen focus. The image displays an incorrect exercise. Your task: correct the error using just one matchstick. Can you crack it? Take a look at the exercise in front of you, featuring 19 matchsticks. Your mission is simple: Shift a single matchstick to create the […]

A new American study has decoded the question of whether opposites indeed do attract with a meta-analysis, based on data about millions of couples over more than 100 years in the US and the UK. The researchers looked at 22 traits across 199 studies, including millions of male-female co-parents, engaged pairs, married pairs, or cohabitating […]

Next week, The Jerusalem Post and Ziv Medical Center will launch a special three-part podcast, “Ask the Doctor.” The podcast is meant to bridge the gap between everyday health concerns and the extraordinary world of medical expertise at the Safed hospital. Each week, we’ll into the realm of healthcare with Prof. Salman Zarka and his […]