56,000 Happy Mothers and Healthy Babies
Finding out that you are pregnant can be one of the greatest and most exciting things in life. Knowing that in nine months you could be looking into the eyes of your very own tiny newborn is a feeling like no other. However, unplanned pregnancies can often be the opposite, especially if financial pressures stand […]
Study Finds It’s Cheaper to be Healthier in Israel
A study carried out by the Israeli Ministry of Agriculture found that the cost of fruits and vegetables in Israel are lower – sometimes even significantly lower — when compared to prices of fruits and vegetables in the United States and Western European countries including France, Germany and Britain. Eleven fruits and vegetables were surveyed […]
Israeli Pharmaceutical Company on the Front Lines of Fighting Diabetes
Oramed, a Jerusalem-based pharmaceutical company, announced last week that the results of its latest trial phase were promising, putting it one step closer to its goal of developing the world’s first oral insulin pill. Oramed is currently racing Denmark’s Novo Nordisk, Great Britain’s GlaxoSmithKline and France’s Sanofi to reach this milestone. Insulin is a hormone […]
56,000 Fewer Abortions and Not a Single Protest
Israel has some of the most liberal laws on abortion in the western world. Around 40,000 abortions are carried out each year; that is about 110 abortions every single day. There is no protest or public outcry; there is no real debate in the public discourse. No pro-life or pro-choice movements. Recent legislation is making […]
Beacon of Light and Innovations
Israel’s beacon of light is displayed in this amazing video. See the innovations coming out of Israel, contributing to the healing of diseases and advancements in medical research to benefit the world.
“King of Fun” Stewart Rahr Donates 50 Ambucycles to United Hatzalah
JERUSALEM – Stewart Rahr, a.k.a “The King of Fun”, surprised a jubilant group of United Hatzalah supporters by quadrupling his initial donation of 12 life-saving ambucycles at a ceremony held in his honor on Tuesday, January 28. The self-made billionaire, 67, from New York donated 50 ambucycles worth $1.3 million during a dedication ceremony on the […]
Israel Joins Cern: First New Member State Since 1999
Following a resolution unanimously adopted at the169th session of the CERN Council, Israel was admitted yesterday (Jan. 15) as a full member of CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, at a special ceremony in Geneva, at the end of which the Israeli flag was added to the line of flags representing the Member States of […]
Israeli Wineries Reaching New Heights
Israeli wines have typically been stigmatized as poor, kosher products for ritual use. Export trends, however, show this perception is changing, and Israel’s ever-growing wine industry is reaping the benefits. In 2013, according to the Israel Export and International Cooperation Institute (IEICI), Israeli wine exports reached $34.7 million. That’s a 20% increase from 2012, and […]
Returning to Tradition: Biblical Names Trending in U.S. for 2014
This year’s popular names are anything but new. Trending names for the coming year are right out of the Bible. According to data collected by popular baby name site BabyNames.net, biblical names have been popular over the past decade, but more obscure choices are gaining in popularity. Names like Joshua, Noah, Michael, Abigail, Hannah and […]
BIN Exclusive: “Save One Life, Save a World”: Interview with Dr. Ofer Merin, Chief of the IDF Field Hospital Unit (Video)
When you hear on the news of Israel sending medical rescue delegations to disaster zones, the man in charge is Dr. Ofer Merin. Dr. Merin, commander of the IDF Field Hospital Unit, has led medical rescue teams recently to Haiti, Japan, and the Philippines. A cardiothoracic surgeon by training, head of the trauma unit at […]
