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Health · 2h ago · also in 4 newsroomsFormer Wolfson Hospital CEO Yitzhak Berlovich Dies on His 77th BirthdayDr. Yitzhak Berlovich, former CEO of Wolfson Medical Center and instrumental in Israel's National Health Insurance Law, died on his 77th birthday. His widow described his death as a shock, noting he had felt unwell but then suddenly collapsed. Berlovich, who immigrated from Lithuania in 1958, also served as Deputy Director-General of the Ministry of Health. His funeral will be a private family affair.Health · 8h agoIsrael Faces Early Flu Season Amidst Vaccine Shortages and Low UptakeIsrael is experiencing an early rise in flu cases, with a notable increase in hospitalizations, prompting health officials to urge immediate vaccination. However, vaccine supply has been inconsistent, and overall vaccination rates remain low at just 3% of the insured population. Data from Australia highlights the potential for severe cases and secondary infections, particularly in children. Experts are concerned about public hesitancy and myths surrounding the flu vaccine, advocating for better accessibility and doctor recommendations to improve uptake.Health · 17h ago · also in 1 newsroomLegionella Bacteria Found in Water System at HaEmek Medical CenterLegionella bacteria, a cause of pneumonia, was found in the water system of HaEmek Medical Center in Afula during routine testing. The bacteria was detected in an area used by staff, not patients, and is naturally found in water. The hospital is treating the water infrastructure as per Ministry of Health instructions, with no patient illness suspected.Health · 2d ago · also in 9 newsroomsFDA Approves Teva's Monthly Schizophrenia Injection WeltrusaThe FDA has approved Teva's Weltrusa, a monthly subcutaneous injection of olanzapine for schizophrenia, aiming to improve patient adherence compared to daily pills. The injection uses a novel formulation that avoids the need for post-injection monitoring, unlike a previous intramuscular option. Clinical trials showed symptom improvement and manageable side effects, though weight gain is a known issue. This approval is significant for Teva's strategic shift towards innovative drugs.Health · 2d agoUnderstanding Nightmares: Experts Explain Common Themes and Coping StrategiesNightmares, such as falling or tsunamis, are common and have increased in frequency and intensity for Israelis since October 7th, often featuring war-related themes. Experts explain these dreams as unprocessed emotions and fears, with recurring nightmares signaling a need for attention. Strategies for coping include good sleep hygiene, introspection, and Imagery Rehearsal Therapy, which involves rewriting and visualizing altered dream scenarios. While nightmares are generally a natural mental process, persistent, unchanged recurring nightmares resembling traumatic events may warrant professional help.Health · 2d agoIsraeli Cardiologist Discusses Medical Revolution and Personal ChoicesProfessor Issi Bar-Shai, a leading Israeli cardiologist, discussed the ongoing revolution in minimally invasive cardiac procedures, including the use of electrosurgery, which he helped introduce to Israel. He also spoke about his personal life, his decision to return to Israel after training abroad, and his concerns about the growing trend of Israeli doctors emigrating. Bar-Shai, who served in the reserves during the Gaza operation, also criticized soldiers who refused to serve with a female paramedic.Health · 2d agoIsraeli Scientist Recounts Role in Optogenetics Revolution Honored with Nobel PrizeIsraeli Professor Ofer Yizhar was a key contributor to the development of optogenetics, a field that earned its pioneers the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Yizhar joined Professor Karl Deisseroth's Stanford lab in 2008, helping to create methods using light to control nerve cells. This technique has revolutionized brain research and is now showing therapeutic potential for conditions like blindness, epilepsy, and pain. Yizhar highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and open science in achieving such breakthroughs.Health · 2d agoFather-in-Law Donates Kidney in Memory of Nova VictimAkiva Sternlicht donated a kidney in memory of his son-in-law, Ram Seela, who was murdered at the Nova festival on October 7th. Sternlicht was inspired by the fragility of life and Seela's memory to help a dialysis patient, Yevgeny Genzdilov. The successful transplant was performed by Dr. Avithar Nesser at Beilinson Hospital. Sternlicht views the donation as giving hope and a chance for a better life to the recipient.Health · 3d ago · also in 16 newsroomsBen & Jerry's Honey Vanilla Ice Cream Recalled in Israel Over Plastic-Like Foreign ObjectBen & Jerry's Honey Vanilla ice cream is being recalled in Israel after a consumer found a plastic-like foreign object. The "American Quality Products" factory initiated the recall as a precaution. The affected product has specific expiration dates in May and November 2027. Consumers are urged not to eat the ice cream.Health · 3d agoGut Feelings: Understanding Intuition and Its Biological BasisIsraeli biologist Dr. Liat Yakir explains that 'gut feelings' are rooted in the body's complex nervous system, not just the brain. These intuitive judgments are influenced by subconscious processing of environmental cues and past experiences, with the enteric nervous system playing a significant role. Yakir advises processing past traumas to avoid letting them negatively impact current decisions and stresses the importance of reducing stress for better judgment.Health · 3d agoSmartphone Use at Age 12 Linked to Increased Eating Disorder SymptomsA study found that children who owned a smartphone at age 12 had a significantly higher risk of developing eating disorder symptoms by age 14. The research, which analyzed nearly 9,000 participants, linked smartphone use to increased binge eating and compensatory behaviors. Experts suggest that constant exposure to appearance-focused content and algorithmic personalization on smartphones may contribute to body dissatisfaction and disordered eating, particularly in younger children who lack critical evaluation skills. While the study shows a correlation, it does not establish direct causation.Health · 3d agoWHO Advises Against Weight-Loss Injections for Young ChildrenThe World Health Organization (WHO) has released new guidelines recommending diet, exercise, and behavioral therapy over GLP-1 weight-loss injections for children and adolescents with obesity. The guidelines, the first of their kind, express caution regarding medications and surgeries for those under 10, citing safety and efficacy concerns. While some GLP-1 drugs are approved for older children and teens in certain regions, the WHO emphasizes the need for more research before widespread recommendation. The organization also urges governments to promote healthy lifestyles and accessible obesity treatment.Health · 3d agoNature Therapy Offers Solace to Israelis Coping With War TraumaIsraelis are increasingly turning to nature-based activities like hiking, forest therapy, and beekeeping to cope with war-related trauma. Organizations like the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel are running "resilience journeys" for youth, while therapeutic farms offer open-space healing. Research indicates these methods can significantly reduce stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms, fostering a stronger connection to nature and aiding in the recovery process.Health · 4d agoAutism and Social Anxiety in Teens: Navigating Complex DiagnosesAdolescents are increasingly diagnosed with autism after a complex process that often involves initial misdiagnoses of social anxiety or ADHD. Dr. Dotan Ben-Har explains that social challenges become more apparent in teens, and some use AI chatbots to understand social cues. Differentiating autism from social anxiety requires looking for specific traits like sensory sensitivities and rigidity. Receiving a diagnosis can be therapeutic, providing an explanation for struggles and helping teens and families adapt.Health · 4d agoTriggers Can Resurface Trauma Long After Event, Experts ExplainSensory triggers like smells, sounds, or dates can reactivate past trauma responses, causing physical and emotional distress, according to research. The brain's survival systems are activated by reminders, creating a feeling that the traumatic event is happening in the present. While treatments aim to help the brain contextualize memories as past events, individuals experiencing severe or prolonged reactions are advised to seek professional help.Health · 4d agoIsrael Grapples With Lingering Trauma Three Years After October 7th AttacksThree years after the October 7th attacks, a significant portion of Israelis are experiencing ongoing mental distress, with studies showing elevated rates of clinical depression and anxiety. While calls to mental health hotlines show shifts in reported issues, overall anxiety and PTSD rates remain high, affecting about a quarter of the population. Structural barriers to treatment persist, with 8% unable to access care despite wanting it, particularly impacting low-income individuals.Health · 5d ago · also in 5 newsroomsHealth Ministry Lifts Swimming Warnings for Three Sea of Galilee BeachesThe Israeli Ministry of Health has lifted swimming advisories for three beaches on the Sea of Galilee after water quality tests showed satisfactory results. The beaches of Tzinbari, Tzameh, and Gofra are now open for swimming.Health · 6d agoNobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2026 Announcement LiveThe 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine announcement is set for Monday. The prize, awarded by the Karolinska Institute, honors significant medical discoveries. Past winners include researchers of insulin, penicillin, and mRNA vaccines, with Israel having received Nobel Prizes in Chemistry for related medical research.Health · 6d ago · also in 7 newsroomsHealth Ministry Issues Swimming Warning for Three Sea of Galilee BeachesIsrael's Ministry of Health has warned against swimming at three beaches on the Sea of Galilee due to high microbial levels found in water quality tests.Health · 6d agoPersonalized Treatment Revolutionizes Ovarian Cancer Care in IsraelOvarian cancer treatment in Israel has shifted to a personalized approach, utilizing genetic and molecular profiling like BRCA and HRD tests to tailor therapies. Advancements, including PARP inhibitors, are improving outcomes even in advanced stages, though awareness and access challenges persist, especially in certain communities.Health · 6d ago · also in 1 newsroomTeenager Critically Injured After Colliding With Glass Door in Tel HaiA 14-year-old boy was critically injured in Tel Hai after an apparent collision with a glass door. He received emergency medical treatment and was transported to Rambam Hospital in Haifa.Health · 6d ago · also in 2 newsroomsElectric Bicycle Rider Critically Injured in Nof HaGalil AccidentAn approximately 20-year-old man was critically injured in an electric bicycle accident in Nof HaGalil. He received medical treatment and was evacuated to the Italian Hospital in Nazareth.Health · 6d ago · also in 5 newsroomsTeenager Collapses During Sports Activity in Jerusalem, Condition CriticalA 17-year-old girl collapsed during sports in Jerusalem and was taken to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in serious condition. Emergency medical personnel provided immediate treatment before transport.Health · 6d ago · also in 12 newsroomsChild Psychiatric ER Visits Surge 121% Three Years Post-October 7A Clalit Health Services report shows a 121% increase in child psychiatric emergency room visits three years after October 7th. The report also noted rises in bedwetting medication and high cholesterol diagnoses among evacuees.Health · 6d ago · also in 12 newsroomsMental Health Crisis Deepens Three Years After October 7thA Clalit Health Services report reveals a significant increase in mental health issues, particularly among children, three years after the October 7th attacks. Referrals to psychiatric emergency rooms for minors have more than doubled, and PTSD diagnoses remain high, indicating a prolonged crisis.Health · 7d ago · also in 18 newsroomsSuspected Ebola Case in Israel: Traveler Isolated After Returning From CongoIsrael's Ministry of Health is isolating a traveler returning from Congo with a suspected case of Ebola. The patient is being treated at Sheba Medical Center, and the ministry emphasizes no confirmed cases have been diagnosed in the country.Health · 7d ago · also in 1 newsroomBoy with Prader-Willi Syndrome Falls Four Stories Due to Intense HungerAn eight-year-old boy with Prader-Willi syndrome fell four stories while trying to get candy due to extreme hunger. He survived the severe injuries and is now undergoing rehabilitation, with his family highlighting the challenges and importance of managing the syndrome.Health · 8d ago · also in 4 newsroomsChild Critically Injured in Electric Scooter Accident in NegevAn 11-year-old boy was critically injured in an electric scooter accident in Ar'arat an-Naqab in the Negev. He was taken to a local clinic and then evacuated by MDA to Soroka Hospital in Be'er Sheva.Health · 8d agoIsraeli Professor Studies Gut Microbiome's Impact on Fetal DevelopmentProfessor Omri Koren's research at Bar-Ilan University focuses on how the maternal gut microbiome and its metabolites influence fetal development during the first thousand days of life, with potential implications for conditions like gestational diabetes.Health · 9d ago · also in 1 newsroomTeenager Seriously Injured in Electric Scooter Accident in Givat Ze'evA 17-year-old boy was seriously injured in Givat Ze'ev when he fell off an electric scooter. He was taken to Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem.More from Ynet