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Israeli project takes on challenges for parents with disabilities

Designer Dana Yichye Shwachman and former Paralympic swimmer Erel Halevi talk about new initiative providing solutions for parents with disabilities in Israel since the October 7 attack

Sharon Kidon | 12.10.24

Sad? Go for a run: This is how running will make you happier

Can running replace therapy? Running is more than fitness as it improves our self image, boosts positive hormones, and is even a substitute for meditation

Yogev Israeli | 12.10.24

'Cancer is like a bike ride': Israeli cyclist battling leukemia sets sights on Tour de France

Diagnosed with leukemia shortly after October 7, Roy Loewenberg endured grueling treatment in the hospital; now, he’s determined to become one of handful of Israelis to complete race

Tzur Gueta | 12.09.24

Hearing rocket sirens when there are none—why?

A study reveals the mental toll of prolonged war in regions like Israel and Ukraine, with phantom sirens illustrating hidden trauma and emphasizing the urgent need for accessible mental health care

Ynetnews | 12.05.24

זריקת הרזיה וויגובי, מונג'רו, אלי לילי, נובו נורדסיק

New drug leads the weight loss injection market

Report shows Eli Lilly's Mounjaro outpaces Wegovy in weight-loss trial, as participants lost an average of 20% body weight with Mounjaro over 72 weeks, compared to 13.7% with Wegovy

Tzur Gueta | 12.05.24

הרפובליקה הדמוקרטית של קונגו אבולה מרכז סיוע

Unknown disease kills 143 in southwest Congo, local authorities say

Local medical teams report infected people had flu-like symptoms, including high fever and severe headaches; WHO says alerted to situation

Reuters | 12.04.24

טיפול חדשני פגיעת ראש רמב"ם ד"ר דנה בר און ד"ר גודד שחף

Israeli technology allows head trauma patients to communicate by blinking

EyeCon measures brainwaves to assess eye muscle contractions, encouraging patients to respond and express their needs, aiding in their recovery from unconscious state

Alexandra Lukash | 11.30.24

Women and men react differently to Alzheimer’s treatment, groundbreaking study finds

Tel Aviv University researchers analyze differences in reactions for new experimental drug aimed at treating neurological conditions, paving way for tailored care

Prof. Illana Gozes | 11.26.24

Israel approves Rezin weight loss pill for indefinite use

Health Ministry lifts a 3-month limit previously imposed following a series of successful studies; 'The most important factor in our decision was the well-being of the patients' says Dr. Rakefet Bachrach

Tzur Gueta | 11.26.24

Why do we suffer from bad breath?

Bad breath, or halitosis, can significantly affect quality of life, and effectively addressing it starts with understanding its source; Is blowing into your hand a reliable self-test? How do medications, smoking and diet play a role? Or could it all be in your head, a condition known as halitophobia – an irrational fear of bad breath?

Ma'ayan Peleg-Aviram | 11.25.24

After menopause: All the mistakes you make with skin care products

If your skin care routine includes heavily fragranced products, high-concentration retinol or rough scrubs, it might be doing your mature skin more harm than good; here’s a guide to what you should avoid to keep your skin healthy and radiant

Mali Zaidman | 11.25.24

One-third of October 7 casualties evacuated in critical condition, study finds

New report finds large majority of individuals harmed by Hamas underwent at least one surgery; data underscores hospitals' particularly limited capacity to handle such large-scale incidents

Adir Yanko | 11.21.24

Parkinson's patients breathe differently, Israeli study discovers

Weizmann Institute researchers in collaboration with the Ichilov Medical Center find that people with Parkinson's disease take longer and more steady breaths and claim this will help early diagnosis

Dr. Michal Andelman-Gur, Prof. Noam Sobel, Prof. Tanya Gurevich | 11.21.24

Lack of sleep in your 40s may accelerate brain aging, study shows

'Sleep is the third essential need after air and water, as sleep debt impacts focus, memory, mood, coordination and reaction times,' expert says

Tzur Gueta | 11.21.24

Lower blood pressure with 5 minutes daily exercise

Experts find that adding just a few minutes of intense physical activity to your daily routine can significantly reduce the risk of serious health conditions associated with a sedentary lifestyle

Eitan Gefen | 11.14.24