Israeli Study Suggests Fat Loss Memory Could Change How Doctors Treat Obesity
An Israeli study by Dr. Hadar Klein at Ben-Gurion University in Jerusalem reveals visceral fat loss creates a "memory," offering long-term health benefits even.
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93% of Israelis Are Exposed to Secondhand Smoke in Public Places
The Israel Cancer Association's new survey reveals 93% of Israelis are exposed to secondhand smoke, as CEO Moshe Bar-Haim warns of rising youth smoking.
Move Transferring Activities of Two Psychiatric Hospitals to Other Facilities Expected to Improve Quality of Care
Israel's Health Ministry, Finance Ministry, and Israel Land Authority agreed to transfer psychiatric hospitals to general medical centers, investing $660.
RedHill Biopharma Drug Gets FDA Boost for Treating Childhood Cancer
RedHill Biopharma's investigational drug opaganib has received FDA rare pediatric disease designation for treating neuroblastoma in children.
44 Israelis Hospitalized Since Renewal of Iranian Attacks
Since Iran's renewed attacks, 44 Israelis have been hospitalized, with one still in mild condition. The Health Ministry advises early preparation.
Israel Makes Preparations for Possible Ebola Outbreaks
Israel's Ministry of Health is proactively preparing for possible Ebola outbreaks by assessing its healthcare system and monitoring global developments.
7% of Older Israelis Are Visually Impaired
A recent survey shows 7% of older Israelis (65+) are visually impaired, a statistic impacting employment and financial stability.
Mentally ill individuals residing in a family-owned apartment are not eligible for rent assistance | Committee Chairman MK Volodiger: “An absurd situation that cannot be reconciled”
A committee chair calls it an "absurd situation" that mentally ill individuals in family-owned apartments are denied rent assistance.
Arab Society Health Ambassadors Scholarship Program Aims to reate More Arab Health Professionals
Israel's Ministry of Health introduces the Arab Society Health Ambassadors Scholarship Program to boost Arab healthcare professionals and reduce health.
Israeli Medical Students Join Kenyan Hospitals in New Humanitarian Training Program
Hebrew University and Hadassah Medical Center students are in Kenya for a new humanitarian training program, focusing on emergency medicine and pediatric.
Ministry of Health Issues Recommendations on Ebola Outbreak
Israel's Ministry of Health is tracking the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and advises against non-essential travel to affected areas.
Health Ministry Issues Travel Advisory Over Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa
Israel's Health Ministry advises against non-essential travel to Ebola-affected areas in DRC and Uganda, with nearly 1,000 cases reported.
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