For five months, Israel has been in a state of conflict that caused its citizens excessive stress and anxiety whether in relationships, parenthood, studies, or work. Data from a national survey, among 502 respondents aged 18-64, shows that since the outbreak of Swords of Iron war, most Israelis have gained weight. Respondents were asked if […]
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Researchers at the oral medicine department at the Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine have discovered that photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy provides immediate pain relief for burning mouth syndrome (BMS). The painful condition, which includes a feeling of scalding, tingling, and burning every day for months or longer, can be caused by taking certain medications, especially […]
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An Israeli patient almost lost her vision because she used cosmetic, colored contact lenses to upgrade her costume for Purim by “changing” the color of her iris. These lenses are often presented as fashion accessories on social media, persuading many consumers, mostly young people, to purchase them. But ophthalmologists warn against using them, explaining that […]
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The Talmud in tractate Ta’anit tells us that our happiness increases when the month of Adar begins. Until when? The Talmud tells us that this lasts until the end of the following Hebrew month, Nissan. It is therefore a seasonal phenomenon. As these are two months in which fall the holidays of Purim and Passover, […]
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It’s well known that car-safety equipment was originally designed with male-representative bodies in mind. This means women sitting in the front row are more likely to suffer severe or fatal injuries in the case of a crash and more likely to be trapped in crashed cars. Interested in the inequalities of car design and the […]
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Contrary to previous theories among scientists and doctors that heart patients are at increased risk of cancer just because of obesity, smoking, and complications of type-2 diabetes, a new Israeli study reveals that following a myocardial infarction, extracellular bubbles are secreted from the heart that increases the risk of malignant tumors. Researchers at Tel Aviv […]
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Israel’s welfare service system suffers from serious under-budgeting, a shortage of skilled manpower, and unequal distribution of resources across cities, according to a new study at Jerusalem’s Taub Center for Social Policy Studies to mark World Social Work Day on Tuesday. The event is the key day in the year that social workers worldwide stand […]
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It’s common knowledge today that fiber, which comes from vegetables or whole-grain products, is a healthful and important part of our daily meals. But what is fiber, and why is it good for you? Fiber—cellulose, the stringy stuff that leaves, stems, roots, stalks, and tree trunks are made of—helps keep our intestinal flora (bacteria known […]
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Although the tendency among ultra-Orthodox (haredi) Jews, including teachers, rabbis, parents, and institutions, to present boys with cigarettes on the Purim holiday and their bar mitzvah has lessened, the deadly practice still continues. The practice is meant to show the boys that “they have become a man” or to do unaccustomed things on the holiday. […]
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“I’ve given up on dieting,” a neighbor confided in me. With two sons and a daughter in the army, her resolve to watch her weight ended on Oct. 7. A veteran dieter, she had lost 20 kg. a year ago, but since the war began she found herself drowning her worries in chocolate, French fries, […]
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