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Two-year-old dies in Israel measles outbreak | The Jerusalem Post Jerusalem Post/Health & Wellness Israel’s measles outbreak has claimed an eighth victim, as cases spread to nine cities and vaccination rates surge. Doctors treating a baby incubated suffering from a measles infection; illustrative (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK) ByDR. ITAY GAL OCTOBER 26, 2025 08:03 Source link

We often think popping a calcium tablet is enough to keep our bones strong, but that’s only part of the story. Our bones support every move we make, from walking to lifting, and keeping them healthy means more than just preventing fractures. Dr Raheja highlights nutrients essential for healthy bones. (Freepik) Dr Anil Raheja, orthopaedics and spine expert with 20 …

After you hit 50, growth hormones—like testosterone and estrogen—decline substantially, which can take a major toll on your supply of lean muscle mass. Aging also slows metabolism, resulting in a greater breakdown of cells—including muscle cells—rather than regeneration and repair, says Christiane Figura, certified trainer, author and founder of NIM Natural Intelligent. The good news? You can stop muscle loss …

TL;DR: Protein is essential for building and repairing the body, but it’s being oversold. Most adults already consume enough, and eating more won’t necessarily boost strength or weight loss. Studies show benefits plateau around 1.3–1.6 g/kg per day when combined with resistance training. Moderate intake is safe, but extreme “high-protein” diets add little benefit and may pose cardiovascular risks. Balance, …

Our liver is the largest internal organ of the body, that performs as many as 500 essential functions! Yes, that is right. These include filtering blood, processing nutrients, producing bile, regulating blood clotting, and detoxifying the body, apart from many others. Sometimes, the liver becomes weak and sluggish, resulting in many conditions. These could occur due to poor lifestyle, alcohol, …

Supplements, cold plunges, and eating whole foods have become the holy grail for anyone trying to achieve longevity or protect their heart health. However, these quick fixes are not what ensure that you will stay healthy, including your heart. You don’t need 15 supplements, cold plunges every morning, or to cut out every ‘bad’ food to protect your heart and …

Deep within your gut lives a bustling world of microbes, each playing a role in digesting your food. Among them is one unusual microbe that produces methane — a gas more often associated with cows and landfills than humans. According to new research from Arizona State University (ASU), this methane-making microorganism may influence how many calories your body extracts from …

Folate, or vitamin B₉, may evoke prenatal vitamins more than haircare, but its role in rapidly dividing hair, follicle cells and pigment production is real. A clinical analysis found that individuals with premature graying displayed significantly lower serum folate (6.22 vs. 8.49 ng/mL) compared to non-graying peers. Adults should aim for around 400 µg of Dietary Folate Equivalents (DFE) each …

Q. My father died of colon cancer back in 1999. His brother and sister both died of colon cancer too, so this is a big concern in our family. After my father died, I read up on things that might possibly reduce this disease. Aspirin was one, so for 15 years, I took coated aspirin every day. This past spring, …