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The challenges to Israel’s healthcare system, pre- and …

WEBIsrael gets poor marks for being ranked in the lower third of the OECD countries in national healthcare expenditure. In 2022, the national expenditure on …

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Health & Wellness The Jerusalem Post

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Maccabi survey: Israel's health Ccisis deepens amid Israel …

WEBIn addition, Maccabi reported an increase of more than 150% in those who reported a moderate or poor mental state compared to the period before the war. The …

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An insight into the weight loss drugs Wegovy and …

WEBIn 2021, the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the marketing of Wegovy, which led to a decrease of about 20% in body weight for patients …

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Intergenerational health impacts from the Holocaust

WEBThe risk of falling and having a hip fracture and the prevalence of osteoporosis has been shown to be increased among men and women who lived under the Nazi …

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

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

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Mental health: Where to turn for help in Israel

WEBThere is also a Facebook group titled Anglo Mental Health Professionals in Israel with 136 members. Two notable private organizations that provide mental health assistance for English speakers …

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Ozempic helps HIV patients to combat fatty liver

WEBAfter 24 weeks, the participants were evaluated; 29% showed no signs of MASLD, and another 58% showed significant reductions in liver fat, enough to lower …

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Israelis, especially the economically deprived, are getting …

WEBThe increase in the proportion of smokers in the last year to 21% of the population aged 16 to 74 (29.1% of Israeli men) is worrisome. There is a close …

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The changing world of Jewish law and mental health

WEBAccording to the World Health Organization, depression is one of the leading causes of disability, and suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among 15- to 29 …

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Mental illness on the rise in Israel

WEBWhat brings about mental health issues? Of these calls, 62.5% were from women. 78% of the appeals for help were by phone and 22% via internet. The two major problems were loneliness and economic

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Drinking green tea can have dangerous consequences

WEBThe problem with green tea: Botanical toxins. According to the study, there are over 100 documented cases of liver inflammation due to drinking green tea. This …

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

WEBNefesh B’Nefesh inaugurates int. medical Aliyah program to solve Israel’s shortage of physicians. This will include expediting medical license processing and …

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These daily habits can impact your gut health

WEBContinuous stress can harm your gut health, so it is important to have good methods for reducing stress such as meditation or deep breathing. Exercise regularly …

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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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Israel's and Greece's health ministers sign cooperation agreement

WEBApril 8, 2024. Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis and his Israeli counterpart MK Uriel Busso signed a cooperation agreement in Jerusalem on Monday, proving that Israel still …

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10 healthy habits of people who almost never get sick

WEB8. They drink hot water and eat hot foods. Drinking plenty of water, hot drinks, traditional chicken soup and otherwise consuming hot foods helps the body deal …

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This common chemical can be harmful for your health

WEBPFAS are synthetic chemicals that have been widely used since 1950, known for their durability and widespread presence in the environment. Despite concerns about …

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Plant-based diets provide natural defense against snoring, other …

WEBThe research included data on 14,210 people who were taking part in the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Participants were asked to list …

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Ancient Roots Israel: The ancient Jewish herbal medicine tradition

WEBThat is how the idea of Ancient Roots Israel (ARI) came about. It originally started in 2020 as an annual professional-level conference in the Lower Galilee. Then …

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Dr. Google or Dr. Quack: Health misinformation in the TikTok era

WEBTikTok has already become the sixth-most popular social media platform, with over 1.05 billion active monthly users, and it is expected to grow to 2.2 billion users …

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Circumcision: The history, health benefits, pros and cons

WEBHere, the circumcision must be done when the baby is eight days old, barring postponements for health issues or premature births. The circumcision, or brit mila , is a …

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