 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. First of its kind: 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 suffer from depressionPhysical, 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 be bad for 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, Soldiers During Gaza Op.Israel's hospitals treated some 2,200 injured civilians and soldiers during the war, proving their worth, says Health Minister Yael German. Hospital Bed, Medical Equipment Shortage Revealed in OECD ReportIsrael'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. Government to Compensate Soldiers for Anthrax Vaccine Test100 soldiers who say they were hurt by anthrax vaccine test to get 36,000 shekels. Former PM Ariel Sharon's Condition 'Unchanged' Since FridayNo changes reported in condition of former premier, described as undergoing a 'slow, gradual decline'. Israeli Researchers Link Antibiotic-Resistant 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 For Pregnant WomenIsrael AIDS Task Force tests all Knesset MKs in push to mandate HIV screenings Statistics Reveal 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’ Healthcare in Hareidi CitiesMK warns that health centers are failing to keep up with hareidi birthrate, putting babies at risk. Health Officials: Arab 'Traffic' Puts Israel At Risk for MERSIsraeli health officials said they were keeping a close eye on the spread of a new virus in the Middle East Woman Sets Medical History, Twice, in Birth without CervixSecond Israeli record as woman gives birth twice with no cervix. Smartphone App Helps to ‘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 Deaths 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 Birthing Trends: More Epidurals, Fewer TripletsDoctors review births for 2011. More epidurals, more large families, fewer triplets.Fears of Outbreak as Jerusalem Anti-Vaccine Trend ContinuesDoctors fear that trend toward avoiding vaccine could mean a resurgence of childhood diseases in Israel’s capital. ‘Plague of Meningitis’ Strikes More Than 200 AmericansA spreading plague of meningitis has infected more than 200 people in the United States. Fifteen are dead, and thousands are in danger. Medical Tourism is New Trend in IsraelNow you can tour Israel and at the same time get a knee replacement. Sounds unusual? Thousands are turning Israel into a medical hot-spot. Bibi: Our Changes Mean Israelis Live LongerPM Netanyahu praises his government’s new investment in health, says new OECD ratings show the strategy is paying off. Lose Weight with High-Fat Diet!A carefully scheduled high-fat diet prevents obesity and can actually lead to weight loss, a Hebrew University researcher says.Cancer Biggest Killer in Israel, Report SaysA new study shows that the cause of death for one in four Israelis is cancer, making the disease the number one killer in Israel Rabbis: Health Dept. 'Spread Lies' About 'Metzizah Be'Peh'A group of rabbis said they would ignore a proposed law that would mandate that parents sign a consent form to perform metzitzah b'peh. Americans Are Fat, Reports Gallup ‘Well-Being Index’Call it overweight or call it obese, but in old-fashioned English, American are fat – in all 50 states, says Gallup’s “well-being index.” Israel Sixth Healthiest Country in the WorldBe healthy, move to Israel. That is the message learned from Bloomberg’s ranking of the healthiest countries in the world. US number 33. Swiss Hospital Lifts Ban on CircumcisionA Swiss hospital said it is lifting the ban on circumcision that had been imposed following a controversial ruling by a German court. PMO: Health Cuts Won’t Affect HealthcareCuts to the annual health budget will effect ministry administration, not hospitals, Netanyahu says. |
