The Future is Here: Israel’s Personalized Antibiotic Treatment
Many of us are aware of the risks of taking too many antibiotics. We’re often hearing that overuse can lead to bacteria developing antibiotic resistance. Many have probably had a situation where one type of antibiotic didn’t resolve an infection, leading to needing a different, stronger type. Even more of a concern is that previously […]
Why Israel’s skin cancer rates are dropping
In these hot summer months when we’re all outdoors and enjoying the sun, it’s more important than ever to protect against skin cancer. While the sun offers us much needed vitamin D, there are also unfortunately many harmful effects of too much sun exposure. In this article we will talk about advances and interesting details […]
Was that always on my arm? Should I go to the dermatologist?
It’s July, and that means UV Safety Awareness Month! As such, we’re going to discuss the importance of sun safety throughout the year. We’ll also explore why it’s important to see a dermatologist and not only for skin cancer reasons. Because, have you ever asked yourself “Should I go to the dermatologist?” Protecting skin during […]
Tech Help for Seniors
As technology continues to grow and expand into every area of our life, it’s more important than ever for seniors to get on board. Unfortunately, lots of seniors lack the necessary tech help needed. It can be extremely daunting for those who have never used a smart phone or computer before. But technology brings connection, new […]
Five Healthy Summer Habits We Should All Be Doing
Summer is approaching! That usually means some time off work, maybe a vacation abroad and definitely time in the sun. With all the fun that accompanies the summer, it can sometimes be easy to forget about our health. Hotter temperatures means there is more of a risk of dehydration and sunburn. Luckily, with these five […]
Cancer and Israel’s Cutting Edge Tech
By Linda Dinovitz “Cancer is a huge, global public-health problem. Without warning, it strikes people of all socio-economic strata, all ages, and all races… Though the rate of cancer deaths for Jews in Israel is among the lowest in the world –177 deaths for every 100,000 people – cancer kills more Jews in Israel than any other Disease.” -Jerusalem Post- “The […]
Israel Innovation Heals the Sick Around the World
Often labeled the startup nation, Israel is leading the way when it comes to innovation and technology for medical care around the world. In fact, many hospitals worldwide are benefiting from Israeli technology already. MedAware MedAware is an Israeli-based technology that uses AI to reduce errors when prescribing medication. It allows pharmacists and health care […]
The Asthma Survival Guide
Asthma is a chronic lung disease which affects over 300 million people worldwide. There is no cure for asthma yet, but there are many treatment options which help asthma sufferers both survive and thrive! Read on for tips from this short Asthma Survival Guide. Asthma makes it hard for patients to breathe and happens when […]
Seven Israeli Medical Accomplishments that Can Transform Your Life
We live in an era where technology and medicine are becoming more and more dependent on one another. Israel is stepping up to the plate and offering the best in medical and technological innovation. According to data from Start-Up Nation Central, there are more than 1300 life science innovation companies currently active in Israel. These companies […]
Israeli Study on Multiple Sclerosis
What is Multiple Sclerosis? According to the National MS Society, “Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system. It disrupts the flow of information within the brain and between the brain and the body.” MS is a disease that affects more than 2.3 million people worldwide. Significantly more women are […]
