health

For some people, the word 'spring' is synonymous with suffering. Not because they dislike the blooming flowers around them, but because that's when a different kind of bloom starts on their skin.

Not all joint swelling is harmless. When should swelling be further examined, when does it become chronic, and how can it be treated? An outline of gout disease.

"Please, brothers, do not harm yourselves and your surroundings, and do not become accustomed to it, for our holy Torah is a Torah of life, and Hashem desires that everyone preserves their health so we may serve Him."

Finally, the snow has arrived. Why should we resist the temptation to taste it? Dr. Erez Garity, an immunology expert from the Davidson Institute, explains.

Discover which vitamins and minerals are hidden in peels and why it's important to consume certain fruits and vegetables in their original form. This article will organize your vitamins knowledge

Experts claim left-side sleeping is healthiest, citing numerous benefits. However, famed physician Maimonides had a different view. Discover why in this article.

For months, a 3-year-old boy complained of severe stomach pains. Despite repeated hospital visits, doctors sent him home with painkillers. An X-ray finally revealed a shocking discovery.

Dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, and more - why are kale leaves healthier than all their green counterparts? Important to remember: clean them well to avoid insects.

The cucumber is found in almost every Israeli salad, but it is commonly thought to have little nutritional value. Is that really the case?

Beans support digestion, aid in protein building, and are rich in calcium and iron. Their benefits are magnified when sprouted. Beans for every occasion.

Honey contains almost no vitamins, minerals, protein, or even fats. It is essentially 100% carbohydrates and sugars. So where, then, is its advantage? And who should be cautious with it?

The human brain is responsible for all our daily actions: movement, thoughts, feelings, and more. Here are five intriguing facts you might not know about your brain, including the mystery that much of its workings remain unsolved by scientists worldwide.

For 26 years, Cole Cohen from California lived with an undiagnosed massive hole in her brain, enduring chronic pain. Only recently was the mystery solved.

Fats provide a convenient and concentrated source of energy, help in the absorption of vitamins and crucial nutrients from food, and play a significant role in cell membrane stability, signal transmission between cells, metabolism regulation, and inflammation control. So why do they have such a bad reputation?

While we already know that a proper diet, like a low-fat diet, could be effective in preventing diseases, Israeli researchers now claim: persistence in healthy eating patterns positively impacts the regression of diseases such as atherosclerosis over time.

Before the mishloach manot overflow with candies and your chocolate-stained, hyperactive kids fill the house, here are ten facts you might not know about sugar, a central ingredient in today’s mishloach manot.

They are small, but mighty - the benefits and drawbacks of sunflower seeds

Hundreds of patients face a daily dilemma: buy bread or medicine? 'Friends for Health' activists set up a used medication distribution system, saving lives and millions daily. Interview with Baruch Lieberman, CEO of the association.

Researchers have uncovered the real culprit behind diabetes: artificial sweeteners, commonly found in diet drinks, 'healthy' energy bars, and more. The end of the paradox.

What causes the disease and what are its symptoms? How long does it last, how is it diagnosed and treated, and what are the possible complications? Dr. Dana Florentin, the resident doctor of Clalit, answers the questions.