Israel has returned relatively quickly to the familiar situation before the COVID-19 pandemic, characterized by a low rate of public expenditure on healthcare. However, it needs to adjust to the post-crisis reality – the war against Hamas – while continuing to plan for the long term to deal optimally with challenges. So say researchers at […]
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If you buy bottled water because you’re getting a purer, cleaner product than the H2O that flows through the pipes to your faucets – think again. A new microscopic technique from Columbia University in New York City zeroes in on the poorly explored world of nanoplastics, which can pass into blood, cells, and your brain. […]
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Is the Israel-Hamas war keeping you awake? You are not alone. Data from Israel’s health insurance funds and pharmacies reveal a significant increase in the consumption of sleep medication, under a doctor’s prescription or in alternative forms. Experts warn that this increase can add to the risk of addiction and damage to the normal sleep […]
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A two-month-old baby from the Jerusalem area died of whooping cough (pertussis) a week ago after becoming ill at the age of five weeks – about a week before the earliest age of two months at which he could have received the vaccine. An epidemiological investigation revealed that the baby’s mother was not vaccinated during […]
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Many people suffering from hearing loss refuse to get hearing aids because of embarrassment or their refusal to accept the fact that have a disability. About one in 10 people who need such a device actually use them. However, after hearing this news, many hearing-impaired individuals may run to purchase a hearing aid. According to […]
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Carrots are not only delicious and low in calories but also packed with numerous health benefits. While they are commonly associated with improving vision, their benefits go far beyond that. Including carrots in your diet, particularly during winter, is highly recommended. Here are several reasons why: Four reasons why you should keep carrots in your […]
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Obese teenagers have a significantly higher risk of developing early chronic kidney disease (CKD) in young adulthood, according to a large cohort study led by researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) and Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer. The study, just published in the prestigious JAMA Pediatrics under the title “Adolescent Body Mass […]
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Some 200 Israelis have contracted the JN.1 coronavirus variant, a highly contagious sub-variant starting to dominate the latest wave of COVID-19 infections, Maariv reported on Monday. The Health Ministry confirmed the report, adding that Israel has seen a small rise in morbidity rates…around 200 cases of the sub-variant were recorded in Israel.” The Centers for […]
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People have questioned me as to why, at The Wellness Clinic, we offer a free consultation before starting a program. It’s very simple. People need to know before they get started on their journey to improved health that it doesn’t happen just because you sign up. It’s hard work, but it’s well worth the effort. […]
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On Thursday, the Finance and Health ministries decided to add some NIS 4 billion to the Health Services Basket. It represents a real addition of NIS 2b. to the budgets of the four public health funds, compared with 2023. The insurers will receive the money in advance as part of the arrangement for adding money […]
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