Category: Science and Health

Soy, oat, almond, and other plant-based beverages can finally be called “milk” according to federal rules in the US.  The US Food and Drug Administration published guidelines that say that plant-based beverages don’t pretend to be milk, and that US consumers aren’t confused by the difference. Therefore, these products can be called milk, even if […]

Every one of us probably has a pan or pot that’s seen better days. A new study shows why you should probably throw them in the trash. In this Australian study, researchers showed that plastic particles can enter our food if it comes in contact with damaged cookware – even a small scratch on a […]

The coronavirus is making a big comeback, and if that wasn’t enough, there are more and more cases of the flu and RSV. According to the Health Ministry data, since the start of October 2022 until the end of December, there were 1,843 people hospitalized with the flu, of which 356 were hospitalized in the […]

In 1957, the robust post-war economy and the rise of convenience food mass production paved the way for the widespread availability of sugar and sugary treats. No more did you have to ration cubes for your coffee or rely on grandma to bake your brownies.   But accompanying this sugar rush was the baby boomers’ (particularly […]

Specialists at Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek Medical Center (SZMC) have performed for the first time in Israel an innovative endoscopic procedure that successfully treats patients suffering from heartburn acid reflux and can come instead of surgery. The safe and innovative treatment has been researched and approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and was […]

A recently published study indicates the negative effects of anxiety on the brain, which increase the risk of strokes and cardiac events. A persistent feeling of stress may also increase the risk of getting Alzheimer’s in old age, according to the study, which was published by researchers at the University of Alabama’s Alzheimer’s Research Laboratory. A […]

For the first time in five decades, the Israel Council for Higher Education – the country’s official authority for higher education – has approved a six-year medical degree program at Bar-Ilan University’s Azrieli Faculty of Medicine in Safed. The new curriculum will include the use of advanced learning technologies, familiarization with the diverse community in […]

Flaxseed is an “underdog” ingredient that you should start paying attention to. Whether you buy them or not, you can reap some of the benefits of flaxseeds by adding just one tablespoon to your daily routine.  From improving digestion and reducing the risk of disease to improving cognitive function, there are many ways that adding […]

Feeling a sense of doom and gloom – yet again? Wondering how to prepare for the holidays when you feel zapped of all your energy and with little or no joie de vivre? Having trouble deciding who to even invite because the thought of fighting at the dinner table is not how you want to […]

The world is kind of chaotic at the moment. And yet… it’s Adar, the month of joy! We’re here to offer you lots of ideas, a mix of lighthearted suggestions and deeper reflections for calming your nerves, cheering you up, and helping you cope with the incessant flow of bad news. We truly hope that […]