Category: Science and Health

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 […]

Mushtaq Muhammad and his surgical team were in the midst of an operation when they stumbled upon an unexpected phenomenon—a human fetus inside a toddler’s stomach. While this bizarre occurrence may seem enigmatic, there is a rational explanation behind it. So, what happened? The distressed baby, who had endured prolonged stomach pains, was brought to […]

A woman in her 30s embarked on an extraordinary weight loss journey, shedding a staggering 181 kilograms from her once 453-kilogram frame. Her path was strewn with challenges, including a battle against food addiction, but now she stands tall, no longer reliant on a wheelchair. Meet Tammy Salton Tammy Salton, a resilient 37-year-old, dedicated significant […]

Moderna on Wednesday said clinical trial data showed its updated COVID-19 vaccine will likely be effective against the highly-mutated BA.2.86 subvariant of the coronavirus that has raised fears of a resurgence of infections. The company said its shot generated an 8.7-fold increase in neutralizing antibodies in humans against BA.2.86, which is being tracked by the […]

He snatched her phone, then her heart. A young Brazilian woman redefined the term “romantic crime” when she disclosed that she fell head over heels for a thief who mugged her on the street. The two of them became an inseparable couple, as reported by local media. The pair narrated their enchanting love story in […]

There are many kinds of sexual situations people can get into – everything from committed monogamous relationships to a one-night stand. But friends with benefits (FWB) situations are often still seen as controversial, perhaps because of the potential for heartbreak. Typically, FWB arrangements involve two people engaging in casual sexual activities without the expectations and […]

Arab workers in construction and other occupations are at high risk of being injured at their workplace compared to other sectors and jobs, according to a new survey reported at Tuesday’s Nazareth Conference of the Institute for Safety and Health. The Israel Institute for Safety and Legal Information reports on how people struggle with occupational […]