It’s well known that regular physical exercise is a significant factor in healthy ageing, but the elderly usually don’t exercise enough. A group of researchers led by Luis Soto, a physiotherapist at the Parc Sanitari Pere Virgili health complex at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) in Spain, wanted to know why mobile phone applications […]
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The Health Ministry Ombudsman’s office, which investigated 20,859 complaints against the ministry in the past year, ruled that the share of justified complaints declined to 34% compared to 38% in 2022 and 40% in 2021. There were 8,626 related services required under the National Health Insurance Law and 145 requests for reimbursement; 4,032 inquiries were […]
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More than half of Israelis suffering from psychological problems after the October 7 massacre say they don’t have the financial means for mental health care, and more than a quarter reported that they don’t receive psychological assistance due to a lack of therapists where they live. The University of Haifa and the Shalvata Mental Health […]
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An elderly man was the first victim to die from the Alaskapox virus, Alaska’s health department said in a bulletin last Friday but clarified that the man died last month. The virus was first discovered in 2015 in a woman who lived near the city of Fairbanks and another six infections have since been reported […]
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Coping with the traumatic loss of a loved one is an agonizing challenge for years, and Israelis certainly have had more than their share for decades and especially since October 7. Given the current lack of psychologists, psychiatrists, and psychotrauma experts in Israel, helping oneself could ease the pain. A new study from North Carolina […]
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Physicians and scientists have argued for years about what causes autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communication. Available scientific evidence suggests that there are probably many factors that make a child more likely to have autism, including environmental […]
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In vacuum extraction, a rubber dome is placed on the baby’s head, and this is connected by a tube to a pressure suction device. The doctor then pulls the baby’s head using the vacuum pressure created in the dome until the baby exits the birth canal. This is a relatively safe method of birthing, yet […]
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Last Wednesday, a soldier who was wounded in the Gaza Strip and was battling a fungal infection died of his wounds at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Hashomer. Fungi from the genus Fusarium cause a wide range of infections in the human body. In patients who suffer from injuries and are in a state of […]
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Prominent ears affect the symmetry of facial appearance and are a source of insecurity and teasing. This is also the reason why ear surgery, known as otoplasty, has become very popular for children. Typically, the surgical procedure is performed around the age of six, when the child enters first grade. By that time, the ear […]
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People are increasingly monitoring the functions of their bodies with “smart” accessories. Watches and rings track vital signs, while certain eyeglasses now come with cameras and microphones. Wearable tech has even broached brooches. Yet certain accessories have yet to get the smart touch. Body temperature is an important vital sign that can indicate fever and […]
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