Stroke

Former Supreme Court president Asher Grunis hospitalized after suffering stroke

Grunis heads the Senior Appointments Advisory Committee, which in recent days has been examining the appointment of Roman Gofman as the incoming Mossad director. 

Former president of Supreme Court Asher Grunis speaks during a conference at the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute on July 2, 2018.
STELLAN SKARSGÅRD, star of ‘Sentimental Value,’ poses during the Toronto International Film Festival in September.

Stellan Skarsgård bounces back from stroke for heartfelt performance in ‘Sentimental Value’

Flydubai plane.

Flight carrying 80 Israelis lands in Saudi Arabia due to medical emergency

 Boxes with the popular weight loss injection drug, Wegovy.

Wegovy injections reduce risk of heart attacks and strokes by 57%, study finds


Jewish composer Yigal Calek passes away at 76

The founder of the "London School of Jewish Song" choir was considered groundbreaking in the world of Hasidic music.

 Yigal Calek passed away at 76

Identification and rapid response to stroke

Identification and swift response to stroke: recognizing early signs, acting promptly, and accessing immediate medical treatment can save lives and reduce damage.

 Identification and rapid response to stroke

Viagra may help with preventing dementia, study finds

As the population ages and the prevalence of cognitive impairment increases, such studies are crucial for developing effective treatments that can improve brain health and cognitive function.

 A box of Viagra sits on the shelf of a pharmacy

Plant-based diets act as a natural barrier to dangerous snoring linked to health problems

Snoring and associated health risks can be minimized by adopting a healthier diet.

 A flexitarian diet involves eating more plant-based meals

Parkinson's, heart attacks, and strokes: The high stakes of misdiagnosis

Between 5-10% of medical diagnoses worldwide are incorrect, with severe consequences.


Where does consciousness reside in the brain? Israeli-US study sheds new light

The researchers recorded electrical activity in the brains of epilepsy patients while showing them various images in an attempt to find out where persistent images are stored in the brain

 Examining the inner workings of the brain, where neurodegenerative diseases can occur (Illustrative).

Chabad of Baka gala: One night, so many stories - opinion

From the moment I stepped inside the hall where the dinner was taking place I was met by friendly faces, all eager to talk to me, I even felt overwhelmed.

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Scientists build robo-glove to help stroke victims recover - study

A soft robo-glove can help stroke patients relearn to play music and improve coordination, dexterity and rehabilitation.

 Stroke

Migraine sufferers have increased risk of ischemic stroke - study

People who have insomnia – trouble falling asleep, staying asleep and waking up too early – may also be more likely to have a stroke.

 Woman with a headache

Israeli biomedical research introduces new brain damage rehab techniques - study

A study conducted at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa sheds light on the subject of brain damage and finger dexterity.

Hand-eye coordination (illustrative).