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Professor Yitzhak Berlovich, Former Health Ministry Official and Hospital CEO, Dies at 77

Professor Yitzhak Berlovich, Former Health Ministry Official and Hospital CEO, Dies at 77

Professor Yitzhak (Berlo) Berlovich, a prominent figure in Israel's healthcare system, passed away at 77. He served as CEO of Wolfson Medical Center and Deputy Director-General of the Ministry of Health, playing a key role in drafting major health legislation. Remembered for his wisdom and collaborative approach, Berlovich was credited with saving Wolfson Medical Center from closure. Even after retiring, he remained active in healthcare advocacy and authored a book on recovery from illness.

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Behadrei Haredim ·52m ago

Clalit Experts Advise on Healthy Winter Pantry Staples

Mariana Urbach, a Clalit nutrition manager, recommends stocking up on whole grains, legumes, frozen vegetables, and warming spices for the winter. She also suggests keeping staple…

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Srugim ·59m ago

Amniocentesis Explained: Risks, Benefits, and When to Consider the Test

Amniocentesis, a diagnostic prenatal test analyzing fetal cells from amniotic fluid, is now funded by Israel's Ministry of Health for women 32 and older. The procedure, performed…

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Maariv ·1h ago

Expired Vitamins: When to Discard and When to Keep

Expired vitamins and supplements may lose potency over time, with effectiveness depending on the product type and storage conditions, according to Dr. Maya Rozman. While minerals…

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Srugim ·2h ago

Pope Leo XIV Announces Upcoming Lung Surgery

Pope Leo XIV announced he will undergo surgery for a localized lung nodule discovered recently. The 71-year-old pontiff stated the nodule is in an early stage and doctors recommen…

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Israel Hayom ·2h ago

New Flu Strain Circulated Globally, Prompting Vaccine Updates

A new influenza A(H3N2) subtype, Subclade K, rapidly spread globally and became dominant in Israel during the 2025-2026 season, prompting an updated flu vaccine for 2026-2027. Las…

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Now 14 ·2h ago

Wife Saves Husband From Cardiac Arrest During Sleep

Kobi Cohen, 42, survived cardiac arrest during sleep thanks to his wife Ortal's quick actions and MDA's intervention. Ortal awoke to his abnormal breathing, called MDA, and began…

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Mignews ·3h ago

Israel Warns of West Nile Virus Mosquitoes in Several Cities

Israeli health and environmental ministries confirmed West Nile virus in mosquitoes from northern and central Israel, including Yokneam and Ramat HaSharon. Municipalities are orde…

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Israel Hayom ·3h ago

Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett Reveals 17kg Weight Loss Strategy

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has lost approximately 17 kilograms since leaving office, attributing his weight loss to intensive strength training, dietary changes, and we…

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Walla ·4h ago

Doctor Offers 10 Rules for Sustainable Weight Loss Without Deprivation

Doctor Maya Rosman presented ten rules for sustainable weight loss, focusing on realistic habits rather than extreme diets. Key advice includes incorporating favorite foods in mod…

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0404 ·4h ago

Israel Launches Pilot Program for Culturally Sensitive Therapy in Local Municipality

Tirat Carmel and the University of Haifa have launched Israel's first pilot program for contextually and culturally sensitive therapy within a local municipality. The initiative a…

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0404 ·4h ago

Clalit and Jerusalem Municipality Advance Health and Innovation in the Capital

Clalit's Jerusalem District Manager, Dr. Yael Reichberg, met with Mayor Moshe Lion and Deputy Mayor Ofer Avivi to advance health and innovation initiatives in the city. They discu…

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Magen David Adom ·4h ago

Woman Dies After Rescue Efforts at Restaurant

Paramedics and EMTs from Magen David Adom pronounced a woman, approximately 60 years old, dead after resuscitation efforts at a restaurant. The incident occurred after MDA teams w…

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Ice ·6h ago

Dana Zarmon and Ofer Malls Launch Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

Content creator Dana Zarmon is collaborating with Ofer Malls and the "One in Nine" association for a Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign. Special edition earrings are being sol…

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Kikar HaShabbat ·7h ago

Elderly Pedestrian Injured in Yavne Traffic Accident

A 70-year-old pedestrian was hit by a car in Yavne on Tuesday morning near Independence Boulevard. Paramedics treated her at the scene and took her to Kaplan Hospital in moderate…

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Vesty ·7h ago

Selfies Distort Faces, Leading to 'Selfie Dysmorphia,' Campaign Highlights

Front-facing smartphone cameras distort faces by up to 30%, leading to 'selfie dysmorphia' where individuals seek cosmetic changes for perceived flaws that are optical illusions…

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Ynet ·8h ago

Israel Faces Early Flu Season Amidst Vaccine Shortages and Low Uptake

Israel is experiencing an early rise in flu cases, with a notable increase in hospitalizations, prompting health officials to urge immediate vaccination. However, vaccine supply h…

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Ice ·15h ago

Reality Star Einav Bublil Reveals Near-Tragic Childhood Accident Fueled by Anxiety

Reality TV personality Einav Bublil revealed her severe anxiety struggles, including an incident where her daughter was nearly hit by a car while Bublil was lost in her own fears…

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17h ago·1 outlets

Legionella Bacteria Found in HaEmek Medical Center Water System

Legionella bacteria were discovered in the water system of HaEmek Medical Center in Afula during routine testing. The bacteria were found in an area used by staff, not patients, a…

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Magen David Adom ·17h ago

Woman in Serious Condition After Penetrating Injuries in Tur'an

A 55-year-old woman arrived at a local clinic in Tur'an with penetrating injuries and was in serious condition. Paramedics from Magen David Adom treated her and transported her to…

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Behadrei Haredim ·18h ago

Prominent Bnei Brak Resident Dies at 62 After Heart Surgery

Alter Chaim Meislish, a 62-year-old resident of Bnei Brak, died on Saturday at Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv following complications from open-heart surgery. Born in 1964, he was t…

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Israel Hayom ·18h ago

Reality Star Almog Buzaglo Reveals Doctor's Grim Fertility Prognosis

Almog Buzaglo, star of "The Buzaglos," and his wife Natalia revealed their difficult journey to have a third child. A doctor told Almog he could not have children, calling his exi…

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Now 14 ·19h ago

Woman Injured While Washing Dishes on Shabbat, Hospitalized

A 64-year-old woman was moderately injured while washing dishes on Shabbat in Bnei Brak. United Hatzalah paramedics treated her at the scene, stopping bleeding and applying bandag…

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Channel 9 ·19h ago

Abdominal Fat Linked to Brain Aging in New Israeli Study

A study led by Israeli researchers found that excess visceral fat, which surrounds internal organs, is linked to accelerated brain aging and poorer cognitive function. The researc…

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Ice ·20h ago

Media Personality Maayan Adam Hospitalized Amid Advanced Pregnancy

Media personality Maayan Adam was hospitalized on Saturday in the advanced stages of her pregnancy. She shared humorous posts from her hospital bed on Instagram, expressing a desi…

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Israel Hayom ·21h ago

UK Study Finds Produce Has Lost Up To 50% of Nutrients Since 1960s

A UK study by Deep Science Ventures reveals that fruits, vegetables, and grains have lost 20%-50% of key nutrients since the 1960s, requiring doubled consumption for equivalent in…

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Vesty ·23h ago

Dietary Supplements Can Harm When Taken Without Medical Guidance

Israeli health experts are warning about the dangers of uncontrolled dietary supplement use, with a 2022 survey showing 71% of Israelis take them. While some supplements are benef…

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i24NEWS Arabic ·1d ago

Israel Shifts to Winter Time; Study Links Season to Cognitive Performance

Israel will switch to winter time on October 30, moving clocks back one hour. A study suggests cognitive performance is seasonally affected, being better in summer and worse in wi…

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Alarab ·1d ago

Young Man Suffers Moderate Injuries in Motorcycle Accident in Qalansawe

A young man around 20 years old was moderately injured in a motorcycle accident in Qalansawe on October 10, 2026. Magen David Adom emergency services responded to the incident and…

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Bizportal ·1d ago

Healthcare Sector Faces Major Worker Shortage Despite AI Advancements

The global healthcare sector faces a critical shortage of millions of workers, driven by aging populations and increased demand for care, a need AI cannot fully meet. The World He…

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Cursorinfo ·1d ago

Beans Offer Cancer Prevention, Health Benefits, Nutritionist Says

Beans contain unique components like nitrosamines and phenolic compounds that offer significant cancer prevention benefits, according to nutritionist Khadir Jamil. Regular consump…

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Vesty ·1d ago

Israeli Cancer Patient Shares Story, Questions Healthcare System's Early Detection

An Israeli cancer patient shared her experience supporting a new chemotherapy patient, whose cancer was detected after a doctor's "just in case" X-ray for minor chest pain. The au…

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Vesty ·1d ago

Israeli Scientist Recalls Early Days of Optogenetics Nobel Prize-Winning Research

Professor Ofer Izhar of the Weizmann Institute recalled his early research days in Karl Deisseroth's Stanford lab, which recently earned Deisseroth a Nobel Prize for optogenetics…

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Ynetnews ·1d ago

Experts Explain Recurring Nightmares And How To Change Their Endings

Recurring nightmares, often stemming from unprocessed emotions and fears, can be addressed through psychological techniques, according to experts Ronit Jenny Nesher and Yakir Sale…

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Ynetnews ·1d ago

Three Seriously Hurt, One Moderately Injured in Lower Galilee Car Crash

Three young people, two men around 20 and a woman around 18, were seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash near Kfar Tavor in the Lower Galilee. A woman in her 60s suffered modera…

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Cursorinfo ·1d ago

Selfies Distort Appearance, Making Noses Look 30% Wider, Study Finds

Smartphone selfies can distort facial features, making noses appear up to 30% wider due to wide-angle lenses and close shooting distances, according to researchers. This phenomeno…

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Cursorinfo ·1d ago

Scientists Identify Causes for 95% of Cancer Cases

Scientists have identified that prolonged inflammation and precancerous conditions are the root cause of 95% of cancer cases. Key preventative measures include a balanced diet, li…

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Cursorinfo ·1d ago

Six Foods Linked to Rapid Weight Gain, According to Research

New research from George Washington University identifies six food types that contribute to rapid weight gain: potato chips, sweetened beverages, sweets, refined grains, red meat…

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