 Study: Majority of Israeli adults overweightRate of adult obesity in Israel rises while rate of child obesity declines. Link found between obesity and economic status. Israel invests less in healthcare than any other OECD countryHealth expenditure in Israel is around $2,780 per person per year average OECD country spends $4,000 per person 'Rabbi Firer was hurt but he doesn't have time to waste on this'Rabbi Firer's assistant says that the rabbi is too busy assisting people to react to the furor around the canceled fundraising event. Special UK Israel Tech Hub to focus on healthcareBritish Embassy in Israel launches flagship technology program - TeXchange 2020. How to find reliable health info onlineIn order to eradicate confusion, there are a few tips to be kept in mind while researching health information on the internet. Flu vaccines will only be available in NovemberGlobal delay to cause flu vaccines to reach Israel only in November, report says. Can we beat Alzheimer's with aerobic exercise?Is aerobic exercise the right prescription for staving off Alzheimer's? New York may close yeshivas which allow unvaccinated studentsNY Health Department warns: Brooklyn yeshivas allowing unvaccinated students to attend face violations and possible closure. Drug-resistant and deadly germ is 'pretty much unbeatable'Candida auris, resistant to antifungals, is an example of the increasingly growing public health threat of drug-resistant infections. Israel ranked 10th healthiest country in the worldBloomberg ranks Israel as 10th healthiest country, ahead of US at 64th. Nasrallah: Reports of my deteriorating health are baselessRecording with Nasrallah's voice says reports are Israeli 'psychological warfare' intended to 'harm morale.' 'I am not taking any medicine.' Israel technology continues to revolutionize healthcareRaziel Therapeutics develops melting injection to replace current treatments by melting fat cells. Soldiers visit doctors twice as often as everyone elseNew study finds soldiers go to the doctor twice as much as civilians of the same age. Maternal depression may alter children's immune responsesIsraeli study shows maternal depression may have a long-term impact on children's psychological and immune health. The secret to a healthy lifestyleEric Pesach Harbor, food consultant: 'The secret to a healthy lifestyle was written hundreds of years ago.' New study links eczema with ADHDNews Israeli research shows children who suffer 'skin asthma' more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD. Israeli company will treat bunions worldwideILTV speaks with Rafi Herzog, who presents his company "Cycla Orthopedics" that has found a treatment for bunions. MDA safety guide for winterMagen David Adom issues advisory calling on public to take precautions to prevent injury, illness during colder winter months. They died of cancer and left many orphans behind44-year-old father of 10 and 34-year-old mother of 8 die of cancer a few hours apart in central Israeli hospital. MDA’s Safety Guidelines for the Yom Kippur FastHow to treat dehydration? How to check if an elderly man is feeling well during the fast? What to eat before and after the fast? IDF cracks down on smoking among soldiersNew program looks to educate soldiers on dangers of smoking, limit places and times where it is legal for soldiers to smoke. Ever wanted to know what your body looks like on the inside?A new teaching app can show you an inside look of your body. Israel's doctor shortageOngoing healthcare crisis continues to worsen, with close to half of general practitioners nearing retirement age. New study links pollution to strokesNew study shows those under 55 who live in polluted areas at greater risk of stroke. Study shows BMI in adolescence influences cognitive functionNew study shows higher BMI in adolescence impairs cognitive functioning in midlife. Wall of screens guides, tracks tumor removalRambam Hospital unveils state-of-the-art digital control system for delicate cancer removal surgeries. Can being religious make you healthier?Research finds link between attending religious services and a lower risk of death from all causes. Study: Nearly half of Israeli Arabs depressedPhysical, mental health poorer in Israeli Arab sector, in study released amidst debate on segregation in hospitals. Take an eye breakWe all try to look after our bodies and personal hygiene - but how many people properly take care of their eyes? It's not Obamacare, but there are holes in Israel's healthcare systemMinister Litzman, are you listening? 6 Keys To Outsmart StressSimple steps to reclaim your life. Is our antibiotics addiction killing us?By taking unnecessary antibiotics and eating food filled with it, humanity is writing its own death warrant, claims recent report. Could too many medical tests harm your health?'More medical tests and more antibiotics aren’t always better and sometimes, they can even cause harm,' medical expert says. Netanyahu Holds A Special Hearing to Discuss EbolaIn a meeting discussing Ebola prevention, a decision was made to question travelers arriving from Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone. Hospitals Treated Over 2,200 Civilians, SoldiersIsrael's hospitals treated some 2,200 injured civilians and soldiers during the war, proving their worth, says Health Minister Yael German. OECD: Medical Equipment, Hospital Bed ShortageIsrael's hospitals are consistently full-to-bursting, lack enough advanced medical equipment, according to 2012-based survey. ‘1 in 200 Million’ Triplets Go HomeRare identical triplets born in central Israel are finally all at home after premature birth. California Rabbi Wins First MMA FightRabbi Yossi Eilfort wins first amateur Mixed Martial Arts match by TKO, wants to promote self-defense among religious Jews. Rabbi Shteinman Released from HospitalRabbi Yehuda Leib Shteinman was released from the hospital Thursday, after being treated for the flu in recent days. Govt to Compensate Soldiers for Anthrax Vaccine100 soldiers who say they were hurt by anthrax vaccine test to get 36,000 shekels. Former PM Ariel Sharon in 'Slow, Gradual Decline'No changes reported in condition of former premier, described as undergoing a 'slow, gradual decline'. Israeli Researchers Link Bacteria, ProteinsHebrew University research team finds that some bacteria simply becomes 'inactive', reinfecting patients. The key: amino acids. Doctors Warn: Say No to VaporizersIsraeli pediatricians come out against vaporizers, humidifiers as ineffective and potentially deadly. 8% Rise in HIV Carriers in Israel2012 report counts 487 carriers of HIV in Israel, an 8% increase from 2011. Experts: soon, we'll approach the same percentages as in US. MKs to Tackle Nutrition, Hygiene in Schools‘Worrying’ findings from 2009 the subject of Knesset discussion after MKs find no changes were made. Knesset Committee: Mandatory AIDS Testing By 2015Israel AIDS Task Force tests all Knesset MKs in push to mandate HIV screenings Statistics Show Leading Causes of Death in IsraelData released Wednesday from Central Statistics Bureau reveals cancers as major killer, with heart disease as close second. Netanyahu Back in the PM’s SeatNetanyahu officially gets his powers back as recovery from surgery continues to go smoothly. MK Disturbed by ‘Third World’ Care in Beitar IllitMK warns that health centers are failing to keep up with hareidi birthrate, putting babies at risk. Officials: Arab 'Traffic' Gives Israel Virus RiskIsraeli health officials said they were keeping a close eye on the spread of a new virus in the Middle East Woman Sets Medical History, TwiceSecond Israeli record as woman gives birth twice with no cervix. Smartphone App Helps ‘Balance’ Alzheimer’sA new smartphone app helps caregivers manage the myriad tasks of coordinating help for their loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease. Cancer #1 Killer in Israel, Alzheimer’s RisingMortality statistics from Israel’s Health Ministry released Sunday held good news and bad for residents in the Jewish State. Nurses ‘Being Treated like Slaves’Nurses’ Union head accuses the government of treating hospital staff “like slaves.” Nurse: We’re doing this for the patients. Teva Joins Breast Cancer Cure TrialIsrael’s giant Teva Pharmaceuticals has signed a deal with Galena Biopharma to develop and sell NeuVax breast cancer treatment in Israel.2011 Births: More Epidurals, Fewer TripletsDoctors review births for 2011. More epidurals, more large families, fewer triplets.Fears of Outbreak as Anti-Vaccine Trend ContinuesDoctors fear that trend toward avoiding vaccine could mean a resurgence of childhood diseases in Israel’s capital. |
