Israeli health news
Israel experiences 150% more investments in mental health, $352 million in startup funding in 2025
Since October 7, Israel's mental health startup sector has been growing non-stop, showing the need for a nationwide plan to address the mental health crisis in the country.
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Where research becomes impact: Bar-Ilan University’s healthtech vision
MDA evacuates premature infants ahead of expected Iranian retaliation
Organ donation by Tzeela Gez, murdered in West Bank shooting, brings hope amid tragedy
Restoring collagen in menopausal women
The US Food Drug Administration and the Health Ministry in Jerusalem have approved a mobile radio-frequency device that could solve issues in menopausal women
Robots for rehab
Jerusalem’s Alyn Hospital recently discussed at its annual conference a variety of modern ways to improve the quality of life of disabled young people.
Ancestral genes take on new roles
The scientists started out with the assumption that evolution is an economical process; if a gene loses its function, it may well be “recycled” for different purposes in the cell.
No pain, all gain
There will be a growing shortage of specialists giving anesthesia due to the aging of populations, says leading University of Iowa obstetric anesthesiologist Prof. Cynthia Wong in Israel.
Health system’s public ombusman presents report against insurers
The ombusman (public complaints commissioner) reported that Clalit Health Services, the largest insurer, incurred the lowest rate of complaints.
Israel preemies brain hemorrhage 3 times more than other Western countries
The risk of brain hemorrhage is 20% compared to only 6% in other Western countries
The mind-body connection: an important aspect in overcoming multiple sclerosis
Research studies show that our thoughts and feelings are not limited to the mind, but also impact the nervous and endocrine systems and influence the immune system.
RX For Readers: Adopting healthy eating habits
Readers get answers to their health-related questions.
Healthcare costs skyrocket as obesity, diabetes rates climb
As of 2014, the annual healthcare costs associated with obesity were $2 trillion.
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More health fund members switch; Maccabi gains, Leumit loses the most
Since 2002, Maccabi has succeeded the most to attract and keep members, while Leumit – the most debt-ridden fund – has been the least successful.