Category: Science and Health

Hanukkah donuts appear in bakeries and supermarkets soon after the end of Sukkot in October, even though the oily, fried delicacy is traditionally eaten only during the Festival of Lights in late December. Most Israelis can’t resist, not only the ordinary jam-filled donuts but also expensive ones with regular and white chocolate, crème pâtissière, icing, […]

Pregnancy is far from easy. Although it’s a different experience for each person, overall the process is rewarding, yes, but also trying and complicated. That’s why it comes as no surprise that, according to scientific estimates presented by the Israel Midwives Association, 18% of women who are pregnant report symptoms related to depression and between […]

I pay my taxes to the government and the government uses that money to build roads and schools and all kinds of public goods. Does that mean that I personally own a stake in all federally built roads in my country? How about its schools and hospitals? Are we all secretly real-estate moguls without even […]

Adding some honey to meals is a great way to get some extra flavor and add some beneficial health effects to your diet, according to researchers at the University of Toronto.  Scientists have found that honey improves several key indicators of cardiometabolic health such as blood sugar and cholesterol levels. A study published in the […]

Hanukkah is rapidly approaching, and Jewish people worldwide will be gathering together with family for eight nights to light the Hanukkah candles. However, some of the more anxious members of the tribe do dread this time of year out of concern for the more vulnerable family members – children and pets- who will be spending […]

Israelis can’t seem to stop smoking. According to the Health Ministry, the percentage of smokers in Israel has remained at a static 20% for years, despite the steady growth of the population. That means that the number of smokers in Israel is rising hand-in-hand with the number of people living in the country. Israel’s reliance […]

Seasonal illnesses like the flu, the cold, and coronavirus bring with them annoying symptoms, including a blocked nose and sinuses that make breathing difficult. There are many common ways to help unblock your nose, including purchasing nasal decongestants in spray or tablet form. However, there are simple ways to unblock the nose that do not […]

With holidays like Hanukkah, Christmas and more coming up later this month, many will go out drinking on holiday outings. However, be careful not to drink too much. A phenomenon known as “Holiday Heart Syndrome,” occurs when binge drinking causes irregular heartbeats (Atrial fibrillation or A-fib), and there’s an even higher risk if the person […]

Even when a desperate person attempts suicide and is likely to try again, it is possible to prevent it, according to researchers at the Rambam Healthcare Campus in Haifa who managed to avert suicide in all but one of 571 patients they treated.  It is common to assume that those who try to commit suicide […]