A routine gym workout took a dramatic and unexpected turn when 20-year-old A. suddenly felt unwell, collapsed and was rushed to Shaare Zedek Medical Center. There, doctors identified symptoms of a stroke. Fortunately, thanks to a swift diagnosis…
Category: Culture
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Mother’s heartbreaking plea for forgotten wounded
For over a year, Inbal Nechmad’s life has revolved around the bedside of her son, Ido, a soldier who was critically injured by a sniper on January 3 of last year in northern Gaza. Since that fateful day, Ido has been hospitalized in a state of…
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Campaigns for women and Netflix collabs: Whisky’s bold rebranding
The world of whisky has undergone a revolution in recent years. Gone are the days of the jovial grandfather sipping a glass of whisky with an ice cube in a dimly lit bar. Traditional international distilleries, many now part of consumer goods…
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The physicist who redefined boundaries
Stephen Hawking was born on January 8, 1942, in Oxford. His father, Frank, was a physician specializing in tropical diseases, and his mother, Isobel, was among the first women admitted to study at Oxford. Stephen was followed by two younger…
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Milestones and failures: 2024 in space
The year 2024 marked another record-breaking milestone in human space activity, with 253 successful orbital launches, surpassing 211 in 2023 and 178 in 2022. The failure rate also dropped significantly, with six failures and two partial failures…
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Make a caprese salad with a twist
Ingredients:
A handful of arugula leaves.
A handful of basil leaves.
Reduced balsamic vinegar.
Caprese with a twist
(Video: Ben Shpayer, Camera: Yaron Brenner)
Instructions:
1. Boil water in a small pot. Place the mozzarella ball in the hot water for…
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Hospitals set to receive freed hostages with comprehensive medical and mental care
Ahead of the implementation of the hostage release deal, set to begin Sunday, the Health Ministry distributed a detailed protocol for receiving freed hostages. The protocol released on Thursday includes medical care, necessary testing, mental…Continue Reading
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Defense Minister Katz’s new armored vehicle
The Shin Bet’s personal security unit has begun using new armored vehicles based on the Toyota Land Cruiser 300, which will replace older models based on the Land Cruiser 200 (also known as the V8). The first recipient of the new armored SUV isContinue Reading
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Israeli study reveals graphic cigarette warnings fall flat; what actually works?
Tel Aviv University researchers find fear-based smoking warnings ineffective, urging shift to positive strategies; they recommend success stories from ex-smokers, descriptions of post-quitting life and practical advice to help smokers manage…
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Israeli hospitals prepare for release of Gaza hostages
Israel’s health system, particularly its major hospitals, is on high alert ahead of the anticipated release of hostages. According to the Health Ministry, the hostages will be treated at Sheba Medical Center, Sourasky Medical Center, Rabin…
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