High above Lake Geneva, in a historic château in the Swiss Alps, with breathtaking views and peaceful surroundings, stands Clinic Les Alpes, a prestigious rehabilitation center treating individuals dealing with physical and behavioral addictions, anxieties, and post-trauma. The clinic has a 360-degree view of Alpine meadows, forests, snow-capped mountains, and Lake Geneva. It is […]
Continue ReadingIt’s been almost nine months since Oct. 7, and an end to the Israel-Hamas war seems nowhere in sight. Furthermore, an all-out war with Hezbollah seems inevitable. Everyone living in Israel is affected by this war. We all know of at least someone who was either taken hostage or killed, and many of us have close […]
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Patients with type 2 diabetes taking GLP-1 treatments, which include Ozempic, have a lower chance of developing 10 types of obesity-related cancers than those taking insulin and other diabetes drugs, according to a study published on Friday. GLP-1 treatments for type 2 diabetes have been on the market for nearly 20 years. The newer generation […]
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Struggling to shed pounds? You might be missing a key nutrient: magnesium. But how exactly does the mineral help, and with so many types, which magnesium is best for weight loss? Here, we’ll explain the science behind the mineral’s weight loss benefits and which magnesium is best for your fitness goals. We will also explore […]
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A severe malfunction in cancer diagnosis devices: Roche, a large pharmaceutical equipment company, reported to the Health Ministry that a series of devices assisting in the laboratory diagnosis of cancerous tumors experienced a malfunction, meaning there was a rare risk of receiving false positive results and inappropriate treatments. Roche, a leading pharmaceutical and diagnostics company, […]
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These recommendations are expected to benefit over 750 million adults who want to quit all forms of tobacco including cigarettes, waterpipes, smokeless tobacco products, cigars, roll-your-own tobacco and heated tobacco products. “This guideline marks a crucial milestone in our global battle against these dangerous products,” said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. “It empowers countries with […]
Continue ReadingThe FDA approved on Tuesday the donanemab drug for treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. The drug contains an antibody that aims to slow the progression of the incurable Alzheimer’s disease. It operates by eliminating the buildup of amyloid protein plaque in the brain. According to the manufacturer, Lilly, the drug will be marketed under the […]
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Another severe malfunction in the computerized medical record system in hospitals: The Health Ministry reported that following control and inspection processes, another exceptional malfunction was found in the Chameleon computerized medical record management system used by several hospitals. Due to the malfunction, incorrect copying of clinical information for some hospitalized patients was recorded. According to […]
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Under the motto #MakeASafetyStatement, the campaign will also amplify the core messages of the New Decade of Action for Road Safety, which aims to halve the number of road-related victims by 2030. “Road safety is not high enough on the political agenda in most countries. While we know the remedies to road crashes, action is lagging […]
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The rate of unvaccinated children is reaching a peak in Israel, resulting in outbreaks of diseases previously unknown to the medical world. A five-week-old infant died of whooping cough last week, and a child contracted tetanus—both were not protected by the routine vaccinations provided by Tipat Halav. Vaccinations are especially critical among the child population […]
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