Category: Health

Three years ago I was briefly dating a primary school teacher who happened to be a part-time animal rights activist. The experience made me make a decision I’ve been living with ever since. Veganism. Last year I concluded that as a scientist I finally needed to study what effect this decision was having on me […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Knee pain is a common problem. Global estimates suggest more than one in five people over the age of 40 have a form of chronic knee pain. This is something that can have a big impact on people’s lives, affecting not only how active they are, but also their emotional wellbeing. But just because knee […]

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 […]

I didn’t know I had a vulva until I was diagnosed with lichen sclerosus and stage three vulval cancer. These are the words of Clare Baumhauer, co-founder of Vulval Cancer Awareness UK. She spoke of her anger at how, despite numerous doctor appointments, her cancer was not spotted until it was at an advanced stage. […]

The news came as the UN chief released a strongly worded statement on a record summer of global warming in the northern hemisphere, according to the European Union’s climate service Copernicus. Dog days bite back “Our planet has just endured a season of simmering – the hottest summer on record,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres, […]

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 […]

Menstruation is often seen as a negative experience, with symptoms that can be disruptive to daily life. Participation in sport and physical activity is particularly affected, with 78% of teenage girls reporting they avoid exercise while on their period. Elite athletes have also reported their performance is negatively affected by their period. So, how do […]