JPost.com - Health & Wellness Health & Wellness https://www.jpost.com www.jpost.com © 1995 - 2024 The Jerusalem Post. All rights reserved. RSSFeeds Intermittent fasting diet? Turns out it may cause more harm than good https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/nutrition/article-793778 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/587541' /><br />There is a huge variety of diets - but have you heard of the "intermittent fasting" diet? It turns out that this current trend is causing more harm than good. Dr. Maya Rosrman explains.<br /> INGIMAGE Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:00:29 GMT Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:00:29 GMT 793778 N False BY MAYA ROSEMAN False food,health,diet,weight loss 140 1092 Dr. Maya Roseman: Intermittent fasting doesn't work, bad for heart Impressive resilience seen among older Israelis amid war times despite dwindling resources https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-793944 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/450499' /><br />The study was led by researchers at Bar-Ilan University and conducted in collaboration with Prof. Yuval Palgi of the University of Haifa’s gerontology department.<br /> REUTERS Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:20:29 GMT Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:38:28 GMT 793944 N False BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH False Bar-Ilan University,scientific study,PTSD,aging,Israel-Hamas War 2024 140 Resiliance shown among older Israelis amid Israel-Hamas war Is eating foods with food dyes bad for you? Here's what you should know https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/nutrition/article-793593 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/587234' /><br />Are food colorings really necessary in children's sweets? Dr. Maya Roseman explains the side effects of food coloring on our health and on that of our children.<br /> INGIMAGE Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:09:54 GMT Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:09:54 GMT 793593 N False BY MAYA ROSEMAN False food,health,children,stress,Nutrition 140 1092 Dr. Maya Roseman explains how food dyes impact our health EmendoBio enters a licensing agreement for its gene editing technology with Anocca AB https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-793871 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/587702' /><br /><br /> Yoav Peled Tue, 26 Mar 2024 18:56:55 GMT Tue, 26 Mar 2024 18:56:55 GMT 793871 N False BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF False business,genetics,innovation,dna,Entrepreneur,biotech 140 License agreement with Anocca AB for EmendoBio's gene editing technology Oral bacteria can speed up development of pancreatic cancer - study https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-793790 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/587569' /><br />The significant connection sheds light on a previously recognized link between oral health and pancreatic cancer. <br /> Nussbaum Lab, Hebrew University Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:54:58 GMT Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:54:58 GMT 793790 N False BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH False Hebrew University of Jerusalem,cancer,bacteria,cancer detection,research 140 Pancreatic cancer development linked to oral bacteria in study Is it better to have a vegan diet or an omnivorous one? https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/nutrition/article-793442 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/587027' /><br />The complex path to finding an unequivocal answer between vegan and omnivorous diets when it comes to nutrition research.<br /> IDO SHAHAM Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:39:45 GMT Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:39:45 GMT 793442 N False BY DR. DALIT DRAIMAN-MEDINA False vegan,netflix,diet,Nutrition 140 1092 Vegan diet vs omnivorous diet: Which one is really better? This is everything we know so far about Kate Middleton's cancer https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-793427 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/587006' /><br />Princess Kate's cancer revealed in video, palace silent on details. UK medical community speculates on type of cancer.<br /> REUTERS Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:29:25 GMT Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:29:53 GMT 793427 N False BY DR. ITAY GAL False Prince William,cancer,kate middleton,Royal Family 140 Kate Middleton has cancer: Here is everything we know about it so far Weight loss injection craze: The pros, cons of Ozempic, Wegovy https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-793424 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/587000' /><br />Israel's Health Ministry wary of using Ozempic for weight loss, despite its success in diabetes patients. But efficacy outweighs risks, prompting approval.<br /> INGIMAGE Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:00:15 GMT Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:00:15 GMT 793424 N False BY DR. ITAY GAL False Health Ministry,TikTok,weight loss,Ozmepic 140 An insight into the weight loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic Conference bridges AI and medicine to revolutionize healthcare https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-793678 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/575319' /><br />A highlight of the conference will be a session dedicated to redefining health services through the lens of AI, offering a live demonstration of AI applications in medical fields.<br /> MAARIV Mon, 25 Mar 2024 17:58:41 GMT Mon, 25 Mar 2024 19:03:47 GMT 793678 N False BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF False conference,Artificial intelligence,Healthcare System,AI 140 Conference bridges AI and medicine to revolutionize healthcare Naturopathy expert and evacuee treats other October 7 survivors https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-793658 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/587338' /><br />Adi Peri survived Hamas's attack on her Kibbutz, and now helps other survivors as they navigate being evacuees staying in Eilat.<br /> Iris Hashvia Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:05:13 GMT Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:05:50 GMT 793658 N False BY EVE YOUNG False Mental Health,Psychology,The October 7 Massacre,Evacuees 140 Naturopathy expert and evacuee treats other Oct. 7 survivors Goat infected with bird flu in the US for first time https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-793385 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/586930' /><br />The Minnesota Board of Animal Health noted that the risk to the public is “extremely low.”<br /> PEXELS Sun, 24 Mar 2024 04:40:29 GMT Sun, 24 Mar 2024 04:40:29 GMT 793385 N False BY TZVI JOFFRE False animals,mammals,Virus,bird flu 140 Goat infected with bird flu in the US for first time First pig-to-human kidney transplant performed in Boston https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-793113 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/586731' /><br />a 62-year-old man received a pig kidney at Massachusetts General Hospital. This landmark surgery represents a significant step forward in addressing the chronic shortage of organs for transplant.<br /> MASS GENERAL Thu, 21 Mar 2024 14:24:25 GMT Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:39:02 GMT 793113 N False BY REUTERS False health,transplant,Massachusetts,kidney,Pigs 140 First human receives genetically edited pig kidney Smoking increases the worst - and most dangerous - kind of belly fat https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-793042 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/586615' /><br />In an ironic twist, while many smoke to remain thin, researchers at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark found that smoking can lead to an increase in belly fat. <br /> TOBY MELVILLE/REUTERS Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:44:58 GMT Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:44:58 GMT 793042 N False BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH False health,science,smoking,research 140 Smoking can increase harmful belly fat Trying to lose weight? Here are five mistakes you're making https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-792529 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/585906' /><br />Looking to get fit for summer? Discover 5 common weight loss mistakes that are easy to avoid.<br /> freepik Wed, 20 Mar 2024 13:07:53 GMT Wed, 20 Mar 2024 13:09:26 GMT 792529 N False BY HAGAI TAL SHAHAR False health,sports,Calorie,weight loss 140 Nutritionist shares 5 weight-loss mistakes you may be making How does peeling fruits and vegetables affect their nutritional value? https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/nutrition/article-792477 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/585831' /><br />Finally, health expert Dr. Maya Roseman peels away the misinformation surrounding this critical question. Should you be peeling fruits and vegetables><br /> INGIMAGE Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:53:10 GMT Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:53:10 GMT 792477 N False BY MAYA ROSEMAN False healthy eating,health,Fruit,vitamins 140 1092 Dr. Maya Roseman explains if peeling fruits, vegetables is good or bad New survey: Half of Israeli population gained 5 kg since the beginning of the war https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-791851 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/584986' /><br />The months of anxiety and stress due to war led to weight gain, with half of Israelis (56%) reporting weight gain since the war began, as per a survey for Tel Aviv Port.<br /> REUVEN CASTRO Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:54:59 GMT Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:54:59 GMT 791851 N False BY WALLA! False health,fitness,diet,The October 7 Massacre 140 Half of all Israelis gain 5 kg amid war with Hamas - poll Academic collaboration: Israeli, Italian researchers suggest intervention in early Alzheimer's https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-792846 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/586343' /><br />In a scientific breakthrough, a team of researchers from Israel and Italy found potential interventions in the early stages of Alzheimer's and stress targeting this earlier stage. <br /> BAR-ILAN UNIVERSITY Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:50:04 GMT Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:50:04 GMT 792846 N False BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH False Israel,health,Italy,Bar-Ilan University,Alzheimer 140 Israeli and Italian researchers suggest treatment for early Alzheimer's Jerusalem study finds quick relief for burning mouth syndrome https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-792838 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/586331' /><br />Photobiomodulation therapy has been found by researchers at the oral medicine department at Hebrew U's Hadassah School of Dental Medicine to offer immediate pain relief for burning mouth syndrome.<br /> OLIVIER FITOUSSI/FLASH90 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:21:37 GMT Wed, 20 Mar 2024 15:51:27 GMT 792838 N False BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH False Hebrew University of Jerusalem,health,research,treatment 140 New Israeli study finds solution for burning mouth syndrome Purim at the emergency room: How colored contacts led to one woman's eye damage https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-792834 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/586325' /><br />Colored contact lenses have become increasingly popular, especially among young people, but there are significant risks to their use, specifically when bought from unauthorized sellers.<br /> SHAARE ZEDEK MEDICAL CENTER Wed, 20 Mar 2024 08:51:43 GMT Wed, 20 Mar 2024 16:02:15 GMT 792834 N False BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH False health,Purim,Eyes,Eye Diseases 140 Woman wearing colored contact lenses nearly blinded The season of Joy and Happiness https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-792779 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/586264' /><br />One of the positives in this time of war has been the abundance of kindness being done both in Israel and abroad. It not only helps the happiness of the recipients, but of the givers as well.<br /> MIRIAM ALSTER/FLASH90 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 02:36:46 GMT Wed, 20 Mar 2024 02:37:20 GMT 792779 N False BY ALAN FREISHTAT False health,Purim,Mental Health,happiness 140 Happiness and joy affect physical health Car safety equipment was designed with men in mind, new study shows this should change https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-792729 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/463263' /><br />A team of American researchers has used trauma-injury data from car crash victims to evaluate differences in injury patterns typical for males and females.<br /> INPRIS Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:44:34 GMT Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:44:34 GMT 792729 N False BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH False health,safety,cars,Car Crash 140 Car safety equipment was designed with men in mind Extracellular bubbles in the heart muscle may cause higher cancer risk, new study shows https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-792726 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/548421' /><br />Researchers at Tel Aviv University (TAU) and at Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer have found a mechanism that is responsible for the increased risk of getting cancer among heart disease patients.<br /> INGIMAGE Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:28:10 GMT Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:28:10 GMT 792726 N False BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH False Tel Aviv University,cancer,Tumors,heart health 140 Extracellular bubbles in the heart muscle may cause higher cancer risk Gut health at risk: Fiber-degrading microbes declining in industrial societies https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/nutrition/article-792662 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/586086' /><br />Israeli and German researchers advise eating more fruits, vegetables, and grains to help make up for the loss of gut microbes.<br /> Daphne Perlman Tue, 19 Mar 2024 08:29:22 GMT Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:45:51 GMT 792662 N False BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH False health,ben-gurion university,science,scientific study,Ben-Gurion University of the Negev,diet 140 1092 Boosting gut health: Fiber-degrading microbes in modern diets Israel Cancer Association warns public not to give children cigarettes on Purim https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-792660 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/449832' /><br />Ahead of Purim, the Israel Cancer Association (ICA) calls on public figures here to refrain from distributing cigarettes to children at Purim events.<br /> ILLUSTRATIVE PEXELS Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:48:39 GMT Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:48:39 GMT 792660 N False BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH False health,Purim,Israel Cancer Association,Cigarettes 140 ICA warns public not to give children cigarettes on Purim October 7 and the Gaza War has put a heavy burden on Israel’s social workers https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-792532 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/440836' /><br />During the war, the population in need of social worker assistance grew significantly—in the hotels housing the evacuated, in treatment centers, and in various settlements throughout the country.<br /> YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH 90 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:46:26 GMT Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:08:35 GMT 792532 N False BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH False health,social workers,Israeli society,The October 7 Massacre,Israel-Hamas War 2024 140 The Gaza War has put a heavy burden on Israel’s social workers Israelis struggle with weight gain in the shadow of war https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/exercise/article-791939 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/585132' /><br />During the Israel-Hamas War, many Israelis find themselves struggling with weight gain, their worries over the scale not as much of a priority as their worries about family.<br /> Courtesy Cornelle Selig Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:16:30 GMT Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:16:30 GMT 791939 N False BY JUDITH SEGALOFF False health,exercise,The October 7 Massacre,Israel-Hamas War,weight loss 140 1093 Weight loss and exercise in the shadow of the Hamas-Israel War ‘Bummer’: An entertaining guide to anal health https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-791882 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/554724' /><br />To say that Bummer is an unusual book is to say no more than the truth, but it is also immensely readable, very interesting and, above all, extremely informative.<br /> SHUTTERSTOCK Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:20:17 GMT Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:20:17 GMT 791882 Y False BY NEVILLE TELLER False health,doctor,books,book review 140 Reviewing 'Bummer' by Marcus Burnstein Cows can produce more milk if you treat them better, study finds https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-792372 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/529528' /><br />Be kind to your cows: Dairy cattle can be helped to relax with positive reinforcement, be happier, and produce more milk.<br /> PXHERE Sun, 17 Mar 2024 15:27:07 GMT Sun, 17 Mar 2024 15:27:07 GMT 792372 N False BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH False Israel,animals,scientific study,Cows,Farming 140 Cows can produce more milk if you treat them better, study finds Drug, alcohol use rises among evacuee teens https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-791848 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/584981' /><br />Since the war began, many face mental stress. Maccabi opened addiction treatment clinics due to increased drug use in conflict zones.<br /> FLASH90 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:27:33 GMT Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:27:33 GMT 791848 N False BY YUVAL BAGNO False drugs,alcohol,Adolescents,The October 7 Massacre,Israel-Hamas War 140 Maccabi aims to combat rise in drugs, alcohol among Oct. 7 victims Sugar content in fruits and veggies: Dr. Maya Roseman's surprising answer https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/nutrition/article-791847 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/584978' /><br />Dr. Maya Roseman debunked the myth that one shouldn't eat fruit with or after a meal, revealing that the sugar content in fruits is similar to that in certain vegetables.<br /> INGIMAGE Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:23:41 GMT Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:23:41 GMT 791847 N False BY MAYA ROSEMAN False food,health,sugar,Fruit 140 1092 Dr. Maya Roseman compares sugar content of fruits and veggies