Asthma Tips in Quarantine
Read this article for tips on preventing asthma issues while living in social isolation or quarantine.
Cardiology Breakthroughs in Israel
February is American Heart Month – the perfect time of year to look at common heart conditions, heart health, and innovations and breakthroughs coming from Israeli Cardiology Centers. Common heart conditions A heart attack is also called a myocardial infarction. It is a life-threatening condition where blood flow to the heart is stopped. The heart […]
New Flu Vaccine in Israel?
Wouldn’t it be great if we could be protected from the flu all year round, without having to get a new flu shot each year? That’s exactly what BiondVax, an Israeli pharmaceutical company, is hoping to bring us. Who is BiondVax? Located in Jerusalem, BiondVax is a public biotech company listed on the NASDAQ. The […]
Israeli Researchers develop Artificial Intelligence Treatment for Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so what better way than to focus on some recent life-saving treatments? Researchers in Israel are increasingly utilizing Artificial Intelligence to diagnose different types of cancers. Recently, they have developed a treatment using artificial intelligence for breast cancer – read on. What is AI? AI simulates human intelligence by […]
Israel Studies on Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness for those over the age of 60. While some treatments can help reduce the progression of the disease, there is currently no cure. But there is hope. Researchers are leading the way in developing a stem-cell therapy that could save the sight of millions of people […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
