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In war, make time for sex, says Dr. Ruth

A rapt crowd of Tel Avivians took time out from the Israel-Hamas conflict to glean some secrets on good sex.

By Alona Ferber | Jul 17, 2014 | 03:17 PM | 2

Sex, Jews, and the undeniable resurgence of Dr. Ruth
By Debra Nussbaum Cohen
Dr. Ruth, in search of love
By The Associated Press
High infidelity: Yes, cheating can improve a marriage
By Neta Alexander | 4
IDF brings Olmert, Ashkenazi and Dr Ruth together
By Haaretz Service
Famed sexologist in Israel to film documentary about Circassians
By The Associated Press

Health & Fitness

A Libyan man smokes a hookah along the coast of the Sea of Benghazi.

More U.S. teens are hitting the hookah, new study says

Researchers find that while cigarette use is in decline among high-schoolers, use of alternative tobacco products like hookahs went up by 123%.

By Haaretz | Jul 7, 2014 | 04:07 PM

Meditation with a Jewish twist offers Israelis a respite from reality

Israelis are increasingly combining Eastern philosophies with Jewish insights in their search for spiritual solace.

By Danna Harman | Jul 3, 2014 | 04:17 PM

In dramatic decision, private medical care banned in Israel's public hospitals

Although committee headed by Health Minister Yael German banned private services, medical tourism is still allowed, though it is unclear to what extent.

By Ronny Linder-Ganz | Jun 25, 2014 | 04:39 PM

Israeli computer 'game' teaches brain to be happier

A cognitive training program developed by Israeli psychologists quickly and easily decreases rumination and the resulting blues.

By Andrew Tobin | Jun 11, 2014 | 05:03 PM

Teen Israeli cancer patient forced into chemo against his and family’s will

Boy's leukemia reappears, but his parents fight doctors in court.

By Eli Ashkenazi | Jun 10, 2014 | 02:20 AM

Rabbinate, Health Ministry in kashrut food fight at central Israeli hospital

Ministry and hospital accuse Rabbinate of scaremongering, but Rabbinate says the hospital is operating without valid kashrut certificate.

By Ronny Linder-Ganz | Jun 9, 2014 | 04:20 PM | 6

Study: Global obesity on the rise

Almost one-third of world population is overweight or obese; over 65% live in countries where more people die from excess weight than from malnutrition

By Ido Efrati | Jun 1, 2014 | 01:55 AM | 4

Serum meant to treat biological attack victims used to save ill baby

Doctors administer serum from emergency stores intended for biological attack to treat seven-month-old with toxin that causes botulism.

By Ido Efrati | May 28, 2014 | 01:17 PM | 2

Eggs with truffles and mushrooms (Limor Laniado Tiroche)

Meta-study debunks myths about fat and cardiovascular disease

Nutrition is in turmoil. Old ideas are being challenged - such as meat, dairy and eggs are bad for your heart. The truth lies in the carbs.

By Arnold Slyper | May 26, 2014 | 11:29 AM

Lesbians more likely to avoid doctors and life-saving tests, study finds

Members of LGBT community make less use of preventative care due to stigmas regarding sexual identity, doctors say.

By Ido Efrati | May 25, 2014 | 04:45 AM

Nature & Environment

Israel's public spaces are turning into somebody's private living room

By Zafrir Rinat | 12:39 PM

Mediterranean fish stocks in steady decline, report says

By Zafrir Rinat | 04:38 AM

Loess plains most degraded ecosystem in Israel

By Zafrir Rinat | 07:29 PM

Sports

Attacks in Israel weigh heavily on lacrosse team

By Pat Graham | 01:43 PM

NBA star Dwight Howard blasted for #FreePalestine tweet

By Haaretz | 02:06 PM

Amid the rockets, Tel Avivians surf

By Haaretz | 01:02 PM

Movies & Television

Dawn of time: Why the Planet of the Apes story has endured

By Uri Klein | 11:06 AM

Hitchcock's secret horror film of the Holocaust

By Gili Izikovich | 04:55 AM

Spike Jonze in Israel: 'I don’t know anything really'

By Nirit Anderman | 03:12 AM

Music & Theater

America performing at John J. Burns park in 2012.

Israel-Hamas fighting prompts folk band America to cancel Israel concert

By Haaretz | 03:05 PM

Iran’s queen of pop is a gay icon

By Eyal Sagui Bizawe | 01:33 PM

Gaza op forces organizers to cancel Neil Young's Tel Aviv gig

By Haaretz | 10:31 AM

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