Walter G. Wasser

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Dec 8, 2024, 5:04 PM

The Future of Life Expectancy in Israel

Israel has consistently ranked among the top nations in life expectancy, currently averaging 83.63 years in 2024. With advancements in healthcare, improved living standards, and a focus on public health, Israel's life expectancy is projected to climb to an...

Dec 5, 2024, 11:08 PM

Could Dark Chocolate Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes?

Could indulging in dark chocolate lower your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes? A new study published in The BMJ by Dr. Qi Sun and colleagues from Harvard offers intriguing insights. The research, based on prospective cohort studies, found...

Nov 27, 2024, 9:58 PM

Five Ways AI Outperforms Physicians in Healthcare

The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have brought a paradigm shift to healthcare, challenging the conventional role of physicians. While AI was initially seen as a supportive tool for medical professionals, recent studies reveal that in specific areas,...

Nov 26, 2024, 5:22 PM

Unlocking Aging: Organ Clocks and Your Health

Our understanding of aging is undergoing a profound transformation, thanks to groundbreaking research from Stanford University and leading scientists worldwide. Recent studies have introduced the concept of organ-specific aging clocks, uncovering how different organs within the same body age at...

Nov 23, 2024, 10:58 PM

PREVENT: A New Tool to Prevent Heart Disease

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death globally, but a groundbreaking tool introduced by the American Heart Association (AHA) is offering fresh hope for preventing this pervasive condition. The new PREVENT™ calculator promises to redefine how we assess...

Nov 20, 2024, 9:44 PM

Kennedy’s Food Reforms: Effects on Israel

In the United States, public health faces a stark reality: shorter life expectancy, higher obesity rates, and a prevalence of chronic diseases compared to much of Europe. As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. seeks to reform America’s food industry, his...

Nov 20, 2024, 9:40 PM

Are GLP-1 Drugs the Right Fit for Everyone?

As someone deeply invested in both healthcare and the wellbeing of my community, I’ve been following the conversation around GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) with great interest. These drugs—known for their role in regulating blood sugar and aiding weight...

Nov 18, 2024, 11:40 PM

Will Humans Ever Average a 100-Year Lifespan?

The question of whether the average human lifespan can reach 100 years has long fascinated scientists, philosophers, and the public alike. However, recent research suggests that while we have made remarkable progress in extending human life over the past...

Nov 15, 2024, 11:43 PM

Abrahamic Faiths: Unity or Division?

Introduction: The term "Abrahamic faiths" has become a cornerstone of modern interfaith dialogue. But where does this idea come from, and does it genuinely serve as a bridge between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam? Hillel Halkin, writing as Philologos in...

Nov 13, 2024, 11:48 AM

A Pisgah Moment: The Wedding of Natan and Tamar

As I reflect on this evening, when my son Natan and my future daughter-in-law Tamar will stand under the chuppah, I am reminded of two mountains in our heritage: Mount Pisgah, where Moses glimpsed the land promised to our...

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The author is a specialist in nephrology and internal medicine and lives with his wife and family in Jerusalem.

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