MAVEN Hosts BRCA Webinar for Women’s Healthcare Month
Debra L. Eckerling
June 2, 2023
As part of Women’s Healthcare Month, on May 23, MAVEN presented a conversation on “Life, Love and the BRCA Mutation.”
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Health
It’s In Our Genes
David Suissa
May 18, 2023
Getting screened for genetic diseases is not just a good idea. It’s also a Jewish value.
The Unique Challenges of Infertility in the Orthodox Jewish Community
Dr. Ilana Ressler, Illume Fertility
May 11, 2023
The trajectory of infertility looks different for every couple. For Rebecca and her husband, whose family now includes three young children, their journey included a paradox familiar to those within the Orthodox community.
As Mental Health Fault Lines Deepen, the Time to Act is Now
Naomi Strongin
April 18, 2023
Judaism unambiguously instructs us that health refers to both body and mind.
f.y.i. / local report Good Hearts
Delice Garcia
January 13, 2023
Steven S. Cohen was a hard-working businessman, a good friend and the father of two young girls, ages 2 and 5, when he suffered a massive heart attack during a game of weekend basketball and died. He was 35.\n
Top Ten List of Ways to Stay Healthy in 2023
Daniel Stone
January 12, 2023
The top ten list is about the power of habits. Over time good habits can create a positive personal health trajectory without excessive time expenditure.
Startup Founded by Israeli Cybersecurity Experts Could Revolutionize Medical Research
Benjamin Raziel
June 27, 2022
A new health technology platform is seeking to reshape how medical professionals access and harness data to improve patient outcomes.
Artificial Intelligence Can Identify Genetic Disorders in Embryo With Simple Blood Test
Maya Margit, The Media Line
February 11, 2022
New Israeli startup aims to get product to market within two years; technology could also be used to identify early markers of cancer.
Green Mediterranean Diet Helps Keep Brain Young, Israeli Study Finds
Maya Margit, The Media Line
January 13, 2022
Consumption of foods rich in polyphenols found to have significant effect on slowing age-related neurodegeneration
More Than 180 Local Rabbis Support Genetic Screening Initiative
Gene Test Now (Sponsored Article)
September 29, 2021
“In the Jewish tradition, my body belongs to God… We have a fiduciary duty to God to take care of our bodies and that means preventive care as well as curative care.”
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