4 mistakes when walking that can harm bones and joints
Walking while looking at your phone, skipping a warm-up or trying to exercise when your joints hurt can increase discomfort and affect your bones and joints. Walking is one of…
Anne-Mari Virolainen left politics and now focuses on lobbying the pharmaceutical industry for a very personal reason – “I didn’t have to think much”
“Isn’t that what they say, you can’t step into the same stream twice”, CEO of Lääkeindustriil Anne-Mari Virolainen states. In the spring, he missed the opportunity to return to parliament.…
In view of the difficult cases: everything that is important to verify before doing hair straightening
Yesterday (Sunday) we reported on a 14-year-old girl who was hospitalized for acute kidney failure after having her hair straightened. It turned out that her parents actually did what was…
A protein-rich diet helped the Japanese female artist lose more than 30 kg after giving birth
By maintaining a protein-rich diet and not skipping meals after weaning her children, Japanese female artist Shoko Nakagawa lost from 78 kg to 47 kg after giving birth to twins…
5 signs of dehydration that are easily mistaken for fatigue
Drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, headaches, dizziness or decreased urination can be signs that the body is dehydrated, especially on hot and humid days, or is experiencing fever, vomiting or diarrhea. After…
Is eating pineapple regularly good for the kidneys?
Eating pineapple every day is generally safe, but people with kidney disease should adjust their diet according to kidney function and blood potassium levels. The kidneys are responsible for filtering…
The residents of Karmiel have been required to boil water for two days: “real danger”
For two days now, the residents of Karmiel have been required to boil their tap water before drinking, cooking, preparing medicines and brushing their teeth, due to bacteria that were…
Ariel University opens six-year medical training program
The Council on Higher Education has approved the establishment of a six-year physician training program at Ariel University, upon completion of which graduates will receive a Doctor of Medicine (MD)…
Fiji declares emergency over AIDS epidemic
The Fiji government has declared a health emergency due to the AIDS outbreak. In 2015, 2,016 new cases of the disease were identified in the country, which is 16 times…
Israeli scientists have found out what determines whether the herpes virus becomes active or “falls asleep”
Weizmann Institute researchers have discovered that the outcome of human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) infection of a single cell is largely determined by the number of viral particles that manage to penetrate.…
Both protein and fiber: 4 foods worth adding to the menu
Protein and dietary fiber star in almost every conversation about a healthy diet, and not by chance. The protein is essential, among other things, for building and maintaining the muscles…
“Significant increase in morbidity – the virus arrived earlier than expected”
Just yesterday we published in Mako Health about an increase in the number of people applying to clinics due to sore throats and respiratory symptoms. Now it turns out that…
Is walking every day good?
Regular walking helps increase mobility, supports cardiovascular health and weight control, but does not have a full impact on muscle strength, bones and mobility. Walking is a simple form of…
4-year-old infected with the dangerous bacteria: “one of the most violent infections”
A 4-year-old toddler from Holon is currently hospitalized at the Wolfson Medical Center after contracting an invasive meningococcal infection. He arrived at the children’s emergency room in serious condition after…
Ginger tea – an after-dinner drink that is good for the kidneys
Sipping a cup of warm ginger tea after dinner is a simple habit that helps replenish water, reduce inflammation and reduce filtering pressure on the kidneys. The kidneys are bean-shaped…
The custom of an apple in honey is not as ancient as it seems
On Rosh Hashanah Eve, just before the meal, the same small gesture appears in almost every Jewish home: an apple slice is dipped in honey, and we wish for a…
Eli Lilly begins selling new diet pills from the GLP-1 family in Israel
Pharmaceutical corporation Eli Lilly announced the launch of Foundayo (Orforglipron), a diet pill from the GLP-1 family of drugs, to the Israeli market. Israel will be the fourth country in…
Not necessarily nutrition: the surprising factor linked to a sharper brain in the third age
The researchers examined a sample of 476 adults aged 50 and over in Israel from the Health, Aging and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) survey. In order to obtain a more…
Kiryat Gat: A worker’s hand was caught in an industrial meat grinder
A 40-year-old woman was moderately injured today (Wednesday) in a work accident at a factory in Kiryat Gat, after her palm was caught in an industrial meat grinder. She was…
Dangerous bacteria build up on the dishwashing sponge
Experts recommend that people stop using sponges to wash dishes and eating utensils, because these items accumulate billions of bacteria that directly threaten intestinal health. Dish sponges can become one…