Health

Persistent cough that won't go away: Symptoms, causes, and warning signs

A cough can persist even after a cold has passed, and it is sometimes caused by respiratory tract sensitivity, post-nasal drip, asthma, reflux or smoking.

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High Court Justice; illustrative.

'Not safe for kids': Food allergy group petitions High Court to stop Kisch school-nurse pilot

White cheese and tomatoes

Many combine cheese, but does the vegetable steal calcium? | Dr. Maya Rosman

Police outside of the Zol Bagadol supermarket in Jerusalem on June 17, 2026, as law enforcement investigates multiple incidents of children being hospitalized after eating tainted fruit puree.

Police arrest suspect in Jerusalem baby food sedative contamination case


Skeptical of alternative medicine, I took a leap on Chinese tonics and paid the price - opinion

I found a specialist in Tel Aviv that I’d read good things about. While not a licensed medical doctor, he tests all his tonics in the oncology department at Sheba Medical Center, Israel’s largest.

Chinese medicine: 'I dutifully brewed up his witch's concoction every night.'

Ebola outbreak in Congo tops 4,000 cases in world's second-largest epidemic

Researchers believe Congo's Ebola outbreak began months before it was officially declared, with the true scale of infections likely much higher.

 Red Cross workers wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) prepare to lower the coffin of Dr Tibenderana Katho Blaise, who worked at the Centre Medical Evangelique (CME) in Hoho commune and died of Ebola virus in Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 26, 2026.

Moovit unveils new function to maximize walking, 'biohacks' based on Bar-Ilan University research

A route option inspired by research at Bar-Ilan University aims to help public transportation users increase their daily activity without adding time to their commute.

Israelis seen walking down Mahane Yehuda market, in Jerusalem, April 9, 2026

US Health Secretary RFK Jr.: 'I don't have a gag reflex, I'll literally eat anything'

“I will eat anything, and I love experimenting with foods,” he said, noting that he’ll eat “even stuff I find on the street, you know, street vendors cooking.”

Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. looks on at a House Judiciary Select Weaponization of the Federal Government Subcommittee hearing, examining the Missouri v. Biden case, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, July 20, 2023.

Eating almond butter by the spoonful? Dr. Maya Rosman has something important you should know

Nut, almond, and seed butters are considered foods rich in important nutritional components. So why is it still worth paying attention to quantities, and is homemade spread better than store-bought?

Peanut butter

Why has absorption become one of the most important topics in the world of dietary supplements?

The next generation of supplements goes beyond ingredients.

Overusing skincare products, overdressing, and improper heat exposure can harm newborn skin

The Israeli summer can be harsh on newborns' delicate skin. A pediatric dermatology expert explains how overdressing, excess skincare products, and heat exposure can cause irritation and rashes.

headline: Mother massages her baby’s feet with oil

CDC expands largest known cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states - report

US cyclosporiasis cases have reached record levels this year, with the current epidemic among the largest foodborne illness outbreaks in recent US history.

Lettuce is displayed for sale, amid reports of slumping consumer confidence in lettuce and other fresh produce during the current cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands across the US, at a grocery store in Washington, DC, US, July 24, 2026.

A 27-kg. load on the neck: The hidden cost of smartphone use

Sound like we're exaggerating? This is the load placed on your neck the more you bend – and these are the long-term damages it can cause.

This phenomenon already has an official name, and it concerns doctors and orthopedists all over the world – text neck syndrome

How many cm can a child really gain from growth hormone treatment?

Growth hormone deficiency is only one of the reasons for short stature in children, which is why a comprehensive and accurate medical evaluation is necessary before starting treatment.

For the purpose of diagnosis, special stimulation tests are performed, in which substances that encourage the secretion of growth hormone are given. Afterwards, hormone levels are tested at several points in time.