Health

Israeli Researcher Closes in on Alzheimer's Vaccine

Israeli researchers are closing in on a vaccine to prevent the development of Alzheimer's disease.

Israeli Pomegranate Wine: Good for the Body, Good for the Soul

A winery in Israel's Upper Galilee has nothing to do with grapes. The Rimon Winery, a family business, makes wine out of the rimon (pomegranate).

The Psycho-Social Aftermaths of Terror

The New School of Psychology at the Interdisciplinary Center Herziliya held a conference dealing with the aftermath of terror. INN TV was there.

FDA Approves 4 Swine Flu Vaccines

The FDA has approved four new vaccines against the pandemic swine flu. The first immunizations will begin next month, just in time for flu season.

Sderot: The World Turns its Back

Pre-Rosh Hashanah: How to Avoid Fake Honey

As Israelis make their purchases for the upcoming holidays, authorities warn consumers to avoid fake honey.

President’s Collapse Recharges 'Energizer Peres’

President Shimon Peres returned to work Sunday, as if his collapse Saturday night was only a nap. Netanyahu: “You can’t stop Shimon.”

Peres Collapses, Recovers at Tel Aviv Event

President Peres collapsed while speaking to young leaders at a Tel Aviv event. He regained consciousnes but will spend the night in the hospital.

National Quality of Health Declining

An Israeli Medical Association study shows quality of health in the country has been declining, but Israelis are smoking less.

38 Immigrant Doctors on Fast Track to Absorption

A new program will give 38 doctors from the CIS a fast track to absorption in the Israeli workplace.

Technion Scientists Create Breath Test for Cancer Detection

Scientists at the Technion have created a breath analysis test with an 86 percent success rate in detecting lung cancer.

Peres: Kennedy Studied Israel's Health Insurance

President Shimon Peres notes that U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy, who died Wednesday, came to Israel to study the country's health system.

Israeli Firm Reports Success for Swine Flu Vaccine

An Israeli biotech firm said it has successfully tested a swine flu vaccine – but only on rats. Its stock soared before trading was suspended.

Obama Seeks Jewish Support for State-Run Healthcare

With many American Jewish organizations offering support for his healthcare reform, Obama wants Jewish leaders to preach his message in synagogue.

Israeli Scientists Bring New Drivers Up to Speed Faster

Israeli scientists have pioneered a new computerized brain training program that can help bring new drivers up to speed faster and more safely.

Israeli Scientists Prove DNA Evidence Can Be Faked

Israeli researchers have found a way to prove that DNA evidence, long considered solid proof in criminal court cases, can actually be fabricated.

Israel Signs 2nd Deal on Swine Flu Vaccine

Israel is taking steps to be first in line to receive shipments of the swine flu vaccine as soon as manufacturers begin to roll out the doses.

Public Fast Called to Fight Swine Flu

The public is being asked to fast next Wednesday as a means of fighting the rising spread of the swine flu in Israel.

Israeli Breakthru Research: No More Insulin Shots for Diabetics

A Tel Aviv University student has developed what could be the first tablet-based treatment for children and adults with Type 1 diabetes.

Park n’ Ride: Israel Railways Plugs in to Electric Car Project

Israel Railways is hooking up with the electric car project “A Better Place” and will provide battery rechargers for “park ‘n ride” passengers.

‘War’ at Northern Border: Beethoven vs. Raucous Street Parties

Galilee Arab wedding parties in the streets disturbed the peace of Jews, who resorted to counterattack blasts of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony.

'Imaleh!' Mastering the Fear of Roaches in Tel Aviv

A Tel Aviv woman has finally figured out how to master her fear, assassinate the perpetrator and make money doing it, all at once. And it's legal.

Israeli Doctor: 'More Die from Routine Flu Than H1N1 Virus'

An Israeli doctor says it’s time to put the swine flu scare in perspective: More people die in Israel from routine influenza than from H1N1 virus.

Israeli Doctors Cut Ties with Physicians for Human Rights Group

The Israel Medical Association has cut its ties with the Israel branch of Physicians for Human Rights group over charges on torture of prisoners.

Jewish Group Slams Ban on Counseling Homosexuals Straight

A Jewish group dedicated to helping homosexuals make informed choices has slammed a psychologist group's ban on counseling to the "straight life."

Third Swine Flu Death in Israel

A 12-year-old girl with a severe chronic disease who developed swine flu has died, marking the third death related to H1N1 influenza.

Israel Developing Smallest Camera on Earth

Two Israeli companies have announced their collaboration on the world's smallest medical video camera.

Eight Saved in Transplant Marathon

Eight Israelis given a new chance at life as doctors at Beilinson hospital transplant 11 organs.

Netanyahu Orders Swine Flu Vaccination for All Israelis

PM Netanyahu has ordered the purchase of a swine-flu vaccine for all 7-plus million citizens of Israel. Deputy Health Minister: there is no need.

Israeli Firms Outperform Stock Market

Israeli-based Teva Pharmaceuticals has shrugged off the financial crisis and expects to report record earnings. Other Israeli firms healthy too.

Psychiatrist Debunks Claims that Mom Suffers from Munchausen

A psychiatrist concluded that the mother suspected of starving her son is fit to stand trial and doesn’t suffer from Munchausen by Proxy syndrome.

Ministry of Industry to Chief Scientist: Focus on Cleantech

Israel's Ministry of Industry, which until now has focused on Israel's lucrative hi-tech ventures, will now prioritize "cleantech" development.

Mother Accused of Starving Child Underwent Psychiatric Exam

The Jerusalem mother accused of starving her child underwent a court-ordered psychiatric examination overnight, in order to avoid the media.

Soldier Attacked in Tel Aviv, Desk Soldiers Learn Martial Arts

A soldier was attacked and his gun stolen in Tel Aviv. IDF to begin teaching non-combat soldiers martial arts for defense against Arab kidnappers.

Swine Flu Strikes Jewish Camps in France and Canada

The swine flu has struck at Jewish camps in France and Canada. Normandy's Bnei Akiva campers are under quarantine.

Keeping Pigs and Bees Healthy with a Chip

CartaSense has created technology that can pinpoint a sick pig or cow in real-time, and help the farmer isolate sickness -- like swine flu.

Mother's Arrest Prompts Protest against Abuse Claims

A woman suspected of malnourishment of her child was arrested. Members of her hareidi religious community feel that they are merely scapegoats.

Hamas Claims Israel Smuggling Aphrodisiacs into Gaza

Hamas terrorists claim that Israeli agents are sneaking two different aphrodisiacs into Gaza in order to corrupt their youth.

Israeli, African MDs Circumcise to Combat AIDs

A group of Senegalese doctors spent a week learning with Israeli physicians the tricks of performing circumcision on adult males.

By Popular Demand: MDA Teaches First Aid in English

Due to popular demand, the Israeli first response organization MDA created an English-language course on emergency first aid.

The Man Who has Cancer on the Run

Top cancer researcher Dr. David Sidransky brings innovative cancer treatment to Israel and believes it will lead in biotechnology as in hi-tech.

Clalit Health Services to Downsize, Close Hospitals

Clalit Health Services is eliminating 790 jobs and closing two hospitals as part of an agreement signed with the Ministry of Finance last week.

Peres: Tzfat Medical School Will Transform Israel

The President and Health Minister spoke at the opening ceremony for Israel’s newest medical school in Tzfat, set to start classes in 2011.

Israeli Company Develops 'Billion Dollar' Medical Info Patch

Israeli high tech continues to thrive. SakeSky has sold a part interest in a life-saving device to a British-Taiwanese firm for $370 million.

Israeli Professor: New Technology for Joint Replacement Surgery

An innovative technique developed at Tel Aviv Univ. can vastly improve walking and running after joint surgery and avoid rejection of implan

Teva's Injection-Free Growth Hormone Shot Wins FDA Approval

Children requiring human growth hormone will no longer face the fright and pain of shots, thanks to Teva Pharmaceuticals' needle-free injection.

No Smoking Applies to Signs

The Transportation Ministry has agreed to help “greenify” Israeli industry’s image, removing the smoke from chimneys in “industrial zone” signs.

Israeli Researcher: Coffee Extract Prevents Bad Breath

Prof. Mel Rosenberg. “We expected coffee would cause bad breath, but there is something inside this magic brew that has the opposite effect.”

Holocaust Memorial in Polish Synagogue

The Polish city of Przemysl commemorates Jews killed in the Holocaust in a ceremony at the town's synagogue.

NYC, Israel, India Unite for Global Health

New York's Yeshiva University, Haifa University and researchers in India are working together to increase ties in the field of public health.

Israeli Drug Exports Up 23% Despite Global Financial Woes

The global financial crisis has had a paradoxical effect on Israel's pharmaceutical industry: exports were up by 23% in the first quarter of 2009.

Luxury Malls Catering to 'Refugee' Arabs Expect Handsome Profit

Despite their portrayal as impoverished refugees, local Arabs are expected to swarm into several new luxury malls opening in Arab populated areas.

Incidence of Swine Flu Still Rising in Israel

The incidence of swine flu in Israel is rising, with 19 more people diagnosed on Sunday. The Health Ministry may screen incoming Maccabiah players.

Weizmann Institute Scientists Teach Old Bacteria New Tricks

Israeli scientists at the Weizmann Institute have discovered that microorganisms can be “taught” to respond to their environments.

Video: Israel a Leader in BioMed

BioMed companies display their products at the 2009 Biomed Israel conference.

Video: The Alternative Medicine Rabbi

Rabbi Yuval HaCohen Asherov explains the Jewish approach to natural medicine, illness.

Agudath Israel Asked to Respond to Obama, Netanyahu

The Council of Torah Sages of Agudath Israel in America is reportedly planning to convene on Weds. in light of the speeches by Obama and Netanyahu.

Jerusalem's Biomedical Sector a Growth Industry

The biomedical sector in the capital has grown by 20% in the last three years, and Mayor Barkat plans to raise another 100 million NIS by 2015.

Jerusalem to Begin Massive Investment in Biotech Companies

Jerusalem will invest a whopping NIS 100 million in health and life science companies in a bid to create jobs in Israel's capital.

Swine Flu Strikes Palestinian Authority

The first case of swine flu to be diagnosed in the Palestinian Authority has struck a four-year-old child living in Bethlehem.