Millions of Israelis and many people around the world were moved to tears when 17-year-old Mia Leimberg and her Shi Tzu dog Bella who spent nearly two months in captivity in Gaza after being kidnapped by Hamas terrorists returned home together during the hostages-prisoners swap in early December. Mia and her family told reporters that […]
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Skin accounts for around 15% of our body mass. It is the largest and most visible organ in the human body. Yet many of the skin’s functions are often overlooked. It’s a sunscreen, a shield from germs, a reservoir of vitamin D and a means of tightly regulating our body temperature. Being the most visible […]
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Two gulls were found infected with the H5N1 subtype of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) near Binyamina-Givat Ada and Holon last week, the Agriculture Ministry said on Saturday. The ministry added that at the beginning of January, a common teal was found infected with the virus in Bet Halevi, near Netanya, and a peregrine falcon […]
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In 2017, a landmark study was published in The Lancet showing that type 2 diabetes could be reversed by diet alone. The Direct study, as it is known, seemed to change everything. With an intensive weight-loss programme and support throughout the study, 46% of participants were able to put their diabetes in remission after one […]
Continue ReadingPetting furry dogs and cats are known to improve one’s state of mind, but does eating furry fruit have the same effect? Kiwi fruit has proven itself as a powerful mood booster, according to researchers at the University of Otago in New Zealand. Wait a minute! New Zealand has an affectionate nickname – Kiwi […]
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Even though most of us will spend a majority of our lives indoors, that doesn’t mean we aren’t still exposed to air pollution. Indoor air contains a wide array of pollutants including chemicals found in many common household items, building materials and cleaning products. These chemicals (known as volatile organic compounds) can occur in gaseous […]
Continue ReadingIn the ever-evolving landscape of start-up culture, a story that vividly showcases resilience is that of MindTension, an Israeli tech company based in Kibbutz Nir Am, just a few minutes’ drive from the Gaza border. The company, which raised a promising seed round earlier this year, was on the verge of releasing a groundbreaking […]
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The most common form of dementia, Alzheimer’s, is a progressive, life limiting, neurodegenerative condition, which damages and destroys parts of the nervous system, especially the brain, over time. Women are most likely to be affected. They make up two-thirds of people with Alzheimer’s. It is not yet understood why women have greater risk of developing […]
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The Welfare Ministry, in collaboration with the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and the Health Ministry are developing a unique program to support kidnapped Israeli women who may return from Hamas captivity pregnant. This initiative came in response to sexual abuse perpetrated by Hamas terrorists. Walla News reported on Wednesday that the ministry aims to integrate […]
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Ageing is an inevitable part of life, which may explain our strong fascination with the quest for longevity. The allure of eternal youth drives a multi-billion pound industry ranging from anti-ageing products, supplements and diets for those hoping to extend their lifespan. If you look back to the turn of the 20th century, average life […]
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