Category: Science and Health

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 […]

Two years ago, a young woman underwent a routine insertion of the contraceptive Implanon at a women’s health clinic in Victoria, Australia. However, in the months that followed, she began experiencing alarming symptoms such as rapid heartbeats, excessive sweating, and heartburn, signaling that something was amiss. Doctors investigated the cause of her illness and discovered […]

Tinder has unveiled plans for a new feature that would, for a price, enable users to contact people that they haven’t matched with. While this may provide users with the opportunity to connect, experts have warned that this could increase the abuse and harassment faced by women on the app. The “ultra-premium” feature will cost […]

A remarkable story unfolds as a 92-year-old grandmother decided to venture back into the dating world after a hiatus of 25 years. However, her first date didn’t unfold as expected, leaving her with a “complete failure” to recount. She took to TikTok, where she boasts millions of followers, to share her journey and the insights […]

This perplexing puzzle has taken the internet by storm, leaving countless users scratching their heads. It originally appeared on TikTok, courtesy of an account known for sharing brain teasers and personality quizzes. Presented below is an erroneous mathematical equation: 1 + 2 – 3 = 199, depicted with 31 matchsticks. Your task is simple—alter the […]

The potentially deadly parasitic organism, responsible for the disease visceral leishmaniasis, has evolved a new strategy for spreading, according to a new study published on September 7. The peer-reviewed study, published in the academic journal Cell, found that the parasite was persisting in hostile environments by targeting individual non-immune cells.  The researchers had located the […]

Many breastfeeding women who suffer from postpartum depression fear that taking medication will harm their baby through their breast milk. This misconception often leads them to suffer in silence, avoiding discussions about their depression with healthcare professionals. However, the truth is quite the opposite. Women experiencing postpartum depression can and should seek help while breastfeeding […]

Are you ready for a brain-teaser that will put your concentration to the test? In this popular TikTok challenge, an image presents an incorrect equation that needs fixing using only one match. Your task is to move a single match and transform the incorrect equation into the correct one. Can you crack the puzzle? Here’s […]

Sushi, sashimi and other dishes based on raw fish that are hugely popular in Israel and around the world are generally safe to eat – but the bacteria that grow in them and are resistant to antibiotics pose a health hazard to people with weak immune systems including the elderly, those with chronic diseases, children […]

Around the world, preteens are reaching puberty earlier than before, usually due to the brain signaling the sex organs earlier than it should, but other causes include endocrine-disrupting chemicals in food, plastics, and personal-care products; obesity; a rich diet; and even stressful or abusive home environments. Sometimes it may be due to genetics, or rarely, […]