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Israel's 2023 health basket to include over 120 new …

webThe health basket provided by the four health maintenance organizations in Israel is likely to be expanded by more than 120 medications and technologies for some 350,000 people at a total cost of

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New long-COVID treatment developed at Tel Aviv University

webTHESE CLINICAL symptoms, identified in patients all over the world, were corroborated by the World Health Organization (WHO) in an official definition of so-called …

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COVID-19 may be affecting your memory and cognition

webCOVID-19 may be regarded as a disease of the past, but it’s still causing health problems. A new British study reveals a link between the severity of the disease …

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Hospitals are overcrowded in winter: Here's how Israel will deal …

webITAY GAL. This is one of the busiest winters for Israeli hospitals in recent years: Occupancy rates in some medical centers have reached over 200% in the past …

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Hadassah Medical Organization grapples with hundreds of …

webJANUARY 26, 2024 05:42. View of a new Intensive care unit built in the underground parking lot of the Hadassah Mount Scopus Hospital, in Jerusalem, October 25, 2023. (photo …

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Health, Finance ministries support increase in health taxes

webThe Health and Finance Ministries, as well as the Knesset Health Committee, support a significant increase in the health tax that Israelis pay every month. …

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Could walking extend your lifespan

webThe new analysis of 226,889 people from 17 different studies around the world has shown that the more you walk, the greater the health benefits. The risk of dying from any cause …

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Mental illness on the rise in Israel

webMental problems such as deep depression and acute distress are on the rise in Israel, according to the latest Eran report. Eran is an emotional first aid and support …

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Nefesh B'Nefesh expedites Aliyah to help Israel's doctor shortage

webNefesh B'Nefesh and the Aliyah and Integration Ministry, the Health Ministry, and The Jewish Agency for Israel announced the launch of their brand new initiative, the …

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Study reveals connection between gut bacteria and Alzheimer's

webThe study aimed to investigate whether individuals infected with Helicobacter pylori in their gastrointestinal tract were at an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. …

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Breakthrough CMV vaccine offers hope to pregnant women

webBy DR. ITAI GAL. A pregnant woman gets vaccinated (illustrative). Moderna's final research stages on their vaccine against the deadly CMV virus are underway. The …

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Ministries argue over giving Israeli hospitals more imaging devices

webAn ongoing dispute between the Health and Finance Ministries over the distribution of imaging devices – CT, MRI, PET-CT, and more – was discussed at the …

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Mental health in Israel: One in three may suffer post-trauma …

webHMOs, too, have been witnessing a substantial increase in mental health inquiries. For instance, Clalit Health Services reported a 25% increase in psychiatric drug …

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Taking vitamins may increase risk of cancers

webWhile many people may take vitamins like Vitamin C and E to improve their health, there may be some dangers in doing so, according to a new study published on …

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Dr. Maya Roseman: Intermittent fasting doesn't work, bad for …

webIt turns out that this current trend is causing more harm than good. Dr. Maya Rosrman explains. By MAYA ROSEMAN. MARCH 27, 2024 12:00. Diet, illustration. …

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French fries: How bad are they for you and what's the best way to …

webBurnt french fries soaked in oil from an unknown source are bad for people's health., period. This is due to the "deadly" combination of simple carbohydrates in boiling …

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Health experts denounce retired general's claim to let Gaza be

webLeading public health experts denounce claim by retired general that it’s legitimate to avoid preventing diseases from spreading among Gaza civilians to bring the …

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What is the reason for the Jewish dietary laws

webA HADIR Shabbat spread. (photo credit: OFAIMME) The dietary laws have been at the center of Jewish practice for thousands of years. The Torah provides a …

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Dairy cows in US sickened by bird flu for first time

webMARCH 29, 2024 05:57. Illustrative image of a dairy cow. (photo credit: RAWPIXEL) Dairy cows in Texas, Kansas, and New Mexico fell sick due to the bird flu, …

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Israel-Hamas War: What happened on Day 169

webThe warring sides have stepped up negotiations, mediated by Qatar and Egypt, on a six-week suspension of Israel's offensive in return for the proposed release of 40 of …

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Amit Soussana recalls rape during Hamas captivity in Gaza Strip

webIn the interview, Soussana recalled being held hostage in a child’s bedroom in Gaza with a chain attached to her left ankle. The Hamas terrorist in charge of guarding …

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Americans and how they view the Jewish holidays

webAn academic telling of how Hanukkah is perceived by non-Jews in America. Noted scholar Prof. Jenna Weisman Joselit wrote an article over 30 years ago tracing the …

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IDF kills Hamas terrorists in Al-Shifa Hospital, Gaza Strip

webAmid the firefights, IDF troops evacuated civilians, patients, and medical teams to alternative medical facilities that the IDF set up in the area to enable proper medical …

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Israel-Hamas War Day 174: What is going on in Gaza, Lebanon

webPeople protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, near the Israeli embassy in …

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World Health Organization says staff member killed in Syria …

webMARCH 26, 2024 16:15. Updated: MARCH 26, 2024 16:16. The World Health Organization said that one of its staff members was killed in an airstrike in Syria on …

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