health

Millions of Israeli children said at risk of stunted development, possibly from desalinated water

Israel’s first-ever national survey of iodine levels in the population revealed widespread deficiencies, which could mean millions of children will not reach their intellectual potential.

By Andrew Tobin March 27, 2017 12:37 pm

How the Israeli army wages war on waistlines

The Israel Defense Forces takes a very different approach to weight loss than it does to preparing its soldiers for war.

December 19, 2016 12:50 pm

Experts at Israel conference call for expanded cancer screening

Researchers attending a conference in Israel say extending testing to people who don't report a family history can double the number of lives saved.

July 11, 2016 5:59 pm

Communist Jew + Muslim Indian = Affordable Health Care

By Abby Sher

from Jewniverse

Study links synagogue affiliation to better health

January 14, 2015 6:50 am

Ron Jeremy is back and (almost) fully functional

By Uri Fintzy April 3, 2013 2:45 pm

Health, Death, and Our Kids

By Jewniverse

from Jewniverse

From “Go Blue!” to “Code Blue,” Jewish dentist makes miracle play in the stands

By Adam Soclof September 22, 2011 8:58 pm

The healthiest (Jewish) boy in America

By Adam Soclof August 23, 2011 12:45 pm

To help with war trauma, Israeli soldiers take Manhattan

By Dan Klein August 8, 2011 5:53 pm

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