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An innovative treatment is helping patients with severe limb ischemia avoid amputation. At the Galilee Medical Center, doctors have successfully used the TrueLok Elevate system to stimulate the growth of new blood vessels.

Children and teenagers gain weight two to three times faster during vacations than during the school year. Experts at the Meir Medical Center explain that this is due to disrupted routines and offer a multidisciplinary program to help families maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Ramat Gan Mayor Carmel Shama-Hacohen celebrated his 53rd birthday amidst a new online controversy, while revealing he is set to undergo a complex medical procedure at Sheba Hospital for the second time in six months.

Nadin, 22, noticed a car accident on Highway 6 and decided to help. When she got out of the car, she was hit by another vehicle and was severely injured. Since then, she has undergone an intensive rehabilitation process, and in an interview she shared: "I was sedated and intubated, they thought about amputating my arm and leg but in the end the doctors saved the limbs. I don't regret getting out...

Everyone is talking about the star's thinness, but it turns out it also affects her face. Studies on significant weight loss have found a link between a decrease in facial fat volume and an older appearance, especially in the cheek area. The face may look older not because the skin 'aged' overnight, but because the three-dimensional structure beneath it has changed.

The absence of breast cancer cases in the family does not guarantee low risk, and most patients are diagnosed without a significant family history. Alongside mammography and familiarity with changes in the body, experts call for tailoring monitoring to the individual risk level. Prof. Tanir Allweis, Director of the Breast Health System and Director of the Breast Surgery Department at Hadassah...

A study involving over 480,000 people found that those who climbed stairs regularly had a 39% lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease and a 24% lower risk of death from any cause. Dr. Maali Abu Omar, a pediatric cardiology specialist at Emek Medical Center, notes: 'Even a simple action like replacing the elevator with stairs can benefit heart health, and it costs nothing.'

Is a plate of rice really equivalent to a pile of sugar, and should every glucose spike be feared? Michal Zafir's video sparked a heated debate. Zafir stands by her message but admits she lacked a solution. Dietitian Yarden Ovadia argues the comparison is misleading — here is the breakdown from both sides.

A new study from the University of Oulu in Finland has identified an intriguing link between daily coffee consumption and body composition, suggesting that higher intake correlates with lower body fat and increased muscle mass.

IV vitamin drips have become a viral trend among celebrities and influencers, promising rejuvenation and energy boosts. However, experts warn that this procedure lacks any scientific basis.

Precisely in the days when headlines speak of a rise in antisemitism in Australia and tension between the governments, a delegation of senior trauma doctors landed in the country for an unusual visit.

After years in the media and her participation in a successful reality show, the veteran journalist speaks candidly about the complex struggle with the serious illness she had been hiding, and explains why she decided to move out of the denial phase: "I didn't want people to pity me."

Two children, aged 5.5 and 6.5, were admitted to the Galilee Medical Center after consuming chocolate laced with hallucinogenic mushrooms. They are currently in stable condition under medical observation.

Two children, aged five and a half and six and a half, were admitted to the Galilee Medical Center after consuming chocolate laced with hallucinogenic mushrooms. Due to the risk of further complications, they remain under close monitoring in the pediatric intensive care unit.

The 9-year-old began to limp and his condition deteriorated until he had to move in a wheelchair. At the hospital, it turned out that he was suffering from scurvy due to a severe vitamin C deficiency. "In cases of severe deficiency and significant delay in diagnosis, bone damage and even tooth loss can occur."

Maayan Adam shared with her hundreds of thousands of followers the nerve-wracking moments after her toddler daughter required urgent medical tests and a likely upcoming surgery.

In a lawsuit filed against the Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya, it is claimed that during a catheterization, the team of cardiologists acted in an order different from that described in medical practice, which caused severe physical and brain damage to the patient. His condition continued to deteriorate until he suffered cardiac arrest and required resuscitation. The expert opinion states that...

A listener asked Dr. Maya Roseman if it is possible to eat half a watermelon a day. This is the answer she received - and these are the interesting details you should know about the most summery fruit of the bunch.

What exactly does this ultimate superfood do to our body? And what should one be careful about when eating nuts and almonds? A clinical nutritionist explains.

Dr. Isser Bugaisky, who practiced for many years in Tel Aviv, has passed away and will be laid to rest today. His name previously made headlines in the business sections following a massive lawsuit he filed against leading financial institutions.

Once a week, the "Checking the Myth" column examines famous historical distortions, their origins, and their lasting impact. This week: we debunk common myths surrounding spirits and their negative consequences.

The star of "The Buzaglos" and wife of former soccer player Maor Buzaglo took her daughter, Shayne, for dental treatment at a "Clalit Smile" clinic: "A deep root canal is ahead of us, ugh." And also: the antibiotic treatment and the gift she promised to give her daughter.

Doctors warn that sitting on the toilet for more than 10 minutes, especially with a phone, may increase the risk of hemorrhoids and weaken the pelvic floor. The recommendation: if you haven't succeeded, get up and try again later.

Researchers from Stanford and the Arc Institute used artificial intelligence to design the genetic code of bacteriophages — viruses that attack bacteria — and created active viruses from them in the lab. This achievement could help in developing treatments against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, but experts warn that the improving ability of AI to design biological systems raises urgent questions...

A new study published in the journal "Environment & Health" raises questions regarding the information appearing on personal care and cleaning products we use daily. Researchers tested 113 products in 12 different categories and discovered that 98% of them contained at least one substance not listed on the label. In 85% of the products, at least one undeclared substance was found that is known or...

The family of the late Reut Cohen, who passed away at Meir Hospital while 28 weeks pregnant, is demanding answers from the Ministry of Health as the promised investigative committee has yet to convene. The Ministry stated that the committee will begin its work next month.

The Ministry of Health announced today, Friday, that a person suspected of having Ebola after returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo has tested negative. The tests were conducted in accordance with professional protocols and international guidelines for high-risk infectious diseases.

The healthcare system continues to closely monitor the Ebola virus outbreak in Africa and is refining guidelines for those returning from risk areas.

Preliminary findings from a first-of-its-kind Israeli study led by Beilinson Medical Center highlight long-term impacts of testicular cancer: over 60% of survivors report psychological effects, 41% report erectile dysfunction, and 66% of those who did not preserve sperm regret the decision. "It is not enough for the patient to recover; it is important to understand how to preserve his quality of...

At the end of a stormy week, in which Rambam Hospital was accused of inappropriate treatment of an IDF soldier by an "Arabic-speaking staff," hospital director Dr. Michal Mekel responds for the first time in an interview with Ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth: "Sectoral identity is a non-issue for the hospital. The on-call doctor was a kippah-wearer, and one of the nurses from the Arab sector is an...

The younger generation is drinking less alcohol, spending more on wellness, and changing social leisure patterns. However, beneath this trend lies a complex question: what fills the void? Prof. Shauli Lev-Ran notes that fitness can serve as a coping mechanism, while Prof. Tzipi Strauss emphasizes that cumulative alcohol exposure at a young age increases the risk of chronic diseases later in life.

4 years after the severe car accident, actor Niro Levy talks about the rehabilitation that has not yet ended, the limitations he deals with, and the period when, according to him, he was paralyzed again. Alongside his career and return to the stage, he also reveals what is happening between him and his ex-girlfriend who is 30 years his junior.

New hope for patients with recurrent glioblastoma: Hadassah Medical Center in Ein Kerem has begun, for the first time in Israel, treating recurrent brain tumors using alpha radiation delivered directly into the tumor. The experimental procedure was performed on a 77-year-old patient as part of a clinical study.

American TV host Kelly Ripa revealed today, Thursday, the reason for her recent absence from the screen. She underwent a medical procedure following a "good" and common habit that led her to the operating table. In her podcast, Ripa explained: "I brush my teeth too much," which caused significant gum recession, particularly in the lower area of her mouth.

The high-tech entrepreneur and protest activist, placed 9th on the "Democrats" list, was hospitalized. In a post from his hospital bed, he reassured followers, criticized the government, and promised: "Tomorrow I return like a ninja."

Meitar had to give up her physics studies, Neta fears the day she will lose her independence and need a wheelchair, and Maya looks at her father and sees the future that might await her too. Three young women with rare muscular dystrophy diseases tell about life alongside the pain, the uncertainty, and the struggle to keep dreaming despite everything. A social worker from Schneider: "Most young...

There are moments when something just feels wrong. We have no explanation, no clear fact to point to, and yet something inside signals us to stop. Sometimes the feeling turns out to be surprisingly accurate, and sometimes we realize it misled us completely.

An innovative surgery performed at the Wolfson Medical Center may mark a breakthrough in the treatment of rare bone tumors: a multidisciplinary team removed a malignant tumor from the arm of a 41-year-old patient and reconstructed her shoulder using a 3D-printed implant specifically tailored to her body structure. According to the hospital, this is the first time in Israel that this technology has...

There are habits we adopt to relax and unwind, but sometimes they can signal something deeper. If you find yourself relying on one of these 7 habits for comfort, it is worth pausing to ask "why?" because even seemingly positive actions can sometimes be a sign of underlying emotional struggles.

Pressure in the ears, temporary hearing loss, and sometimes sharp pain are familiar phenomena during a flight, especially during landing. But there are several simple actions that can help.