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Woman in her 40s dies after amniotic fluid embolism during childbirth; baby safely delivered
A woman in her 40s with no background illnesses developed an amniotic fluid embolism during labor at Maayanei HaYeshua Medical Center in Bnei Brak and underwent prolonged resuscitation. She was transferred to the intensive care unit at Sheba, where she died; the baby was safely delivered and is in good condition.
Boiling Requirement for Water in Nazareth Lifted After Clean Test Results
The Health Ministry announced the cancellation of the water boiling requirement in Nazareth after water tests in the city came back clean. The water is now fit for drinking and all other uses.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered a warning to be added to the labels of GLP-1 drugs, including Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, over a possible risk of rare damage to the optic nerve that could cause permanent vision loss. A causal link between the drugs and the condition has not yet been proven.
Two-year-old girl hospitalized in intensive care with a complication of influenza
A two-year-old girl, with no background illnesses and not vaccinated against influenza, is hospitalized in the pediatric intensive care unit at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem due to a rare complication of the illness. Her condition is stable and improving, according to the hospital.
Bathing Warning Lifted on Most Mediterranean Beaches, Except Beaches in Tel Aviv, Herzliya and Ashdod
The Ministry of Health announced that the bathing warning has been lifted from most Mediterranean beaches. The warning remains in effect at Charles Clore Beach in Tel Aviv, at all beaches in Herzliya, and at Mei Ami Beach in Ashdod, after water test results at those sites were found to be satisfactory.
Cipralex, Cymbalta and Agomelatine Showed Better Results Than Prozac in Long-Term Depression Treatment
An analysis of 115 randomized trials, which included more than 30,000 adults with major depression and 21 drugs, found that Cipralex, Cymbalta and Agomelatine showed better results than Prozac in long-term treatment. The researchers said there is no reason to switch a medication that is already helping the patient.
Google will transfer a grant of $2 million to Clalit Health Services to develop a voice-based artificial intelligence assistant for patients. The system will enable scheduling appointments, reporting symptoms and receiving medical guidance, and will launch initially as a pilot.
61-year-old woman with no underlying conditions in critical condition due to influenza complications
A 61-year-old woman with no underlying conditions and no flu vaccination is hospitalized in critical condition at Meir Medical Center in Kfar Saba. Her condition deteriorated after five days of high fever and shortness of breath, and she was sedated, put on a ventilator and connected to an ECMO machine.
Boil-water requirement lifted in Kfar Chabad
The Health Ministry announced the cancellation of the water-boiling requirement in the Beit Rivka neighborhood of Kfar Chabad, following satisfactory sampling results. In the rest of the community, residents still must boil water before drinking, cooking, preparing medication and brushing their teeth.
New Weight-Loss Pill May Help Patients with Sleep Apnea
A clinical trial involving 712 adults found that the orally administered drug Foundayo significantly reduced the severity of obstructive sleep apnea. Alongside the improvement in breathing, weight loss and improvements in blood pressure and inflammation markers were recorded.
Shelly Yachimovich in first photo since cancer diagnosis: "Returning to normal life"
Shelly Yachimovich said she has completed her chemotherapy treatments and feels much better, and that she is entering the medical follow-up stage and her condition is currently clear, for now. According to her, she is returning to normal life and taking her first vacation since the disease was discovered.
Health Ministry warns against "Royal Black Honey": contains sildenafil without declaration
The Health Ministry warned against the product Royal Black Honey, marketed as a honey-based dietary supplement. Laboratory tests found the active ingredient sildenafil, known from the drug Viagra, in it, without any mention on the packaging.
Biden Reveals Diagnosis: Prostate Cancer Has Spread to His Bones
Former U.S. President Joe Biden, 83, revealed that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. He said the illness is slowing his pace of activity and limiting his ability to promote his memoir, "PROMISE ME, AMERICA", which is scheduled to be published on November 17.
Woman in Bnei Brak Undergoes 12th Caesarean Section
A 43-year-old woman successfully underwent a caesarean section at Maayanei HaYeshua Medical Center in Bnei Brak, her 12th in her life, after 11 previous caesarean sections. The mother and baby are in good condition and recovering in the maternity ward.
Health Ministry and Police Warn Against "Gat Drops" Containing a Dangerous Drug
The Health Ministry and the police are warning against products marketed as "gat drops" as a natural product, after laboratory tests found methamphetamine in them, a synthetic drug with a high potential for addiction. The authorities are calling on the public to avoid buying the products and using them.
Transitional-Season Dryness: What Skin Experts Report
Israel's transitional seasons bring frequent weather changes, including dry days, cool winds and long hours in air-conditioned spaces. For some people, the changes are felt on the face as tightness, roughness, flaking and sometimes stinging.
Ministry of Health warns: stop using DRAGONFLY hair straightening product immediately
The Ministry of Health warned against using the DRAGONFLY hair straightening product after a girl was hospitalized with kidney damage following a straightening treatment at a home salon. The ministry's check found that the product's license had been revoked, although its packaging bears the words "licensed by the Ministry of Health".
A 30-year-old woman who was 29 weeks pregnant died at Sheba Medical Center together with the fetus she was carrying. After she was found at home in critical condition and evacuated to the medical center, she was connected to an ECMO machine, but resuscitation efforts failed and the medical team pronounced her death and that of the fetus. The case was reported to the Ministry of Health.
Mosquitoes Infected With West Nile Fever Virus Found in Ramat Gan and Yeruham
Mosquitoes carrying the West Nile fever virus were trapped in Ramat Gan and Yeruham. The Ministry of Environmental Protection instructed local authorities to act to curb the spread of the virus.
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