That overweight during pregnancy can lead to overweight children and adolescents has been known for some time, but new research at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and in the US indicates that excess weight before and during pregnancy can have long-lasting health consequences for the offspring of such mothers even later in life.
Vidal Sassoon, hair stylist and fashion world pioneer who created a natural look in the 1960s and built a multimillion-dollar business on his name, died on Wednesday after a long battle with leukemia. He was 84. In 1948, after the partition of Palestine, Sassoon spent a year working on a kibbutz and fighting in the Israeli army. He credited that year with giving him the direction and discipline needed to jump into a full-time career in hair cutting.
For a 10th year, the Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (CFHU) provided a welcome break in the middle of the holiday with its annual Passover luncheon, held April 11 at Agudath Israel Congregation.
Hebrew University of Jerusalem researchers have shown that the different genes involved in autism tend to be involved in specific processes in the brain. The scientists say their study has potential implications for early diagnosis as well as for treatment of autism in the future.
Mr. Henteleff was recognized for his outstanding dedication to community service. For over 40 years, Mr. Henteleff has made significant contributions to both Canada and Israel as a champion of human rights, democracy, the environment, and individuals with special needs.
The Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (CFHU) today announced that award-winning entrepreneur Ben Casnocha will speak on his New York Times best-selling book, The Start-Up of You! on May 16, 7:00 pm at the MaRS Discovery District.
The Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (CFHU) honoured researcher and oncologist Dr. Karen A. Gelmon on April 22 at a gala celebration supporting breast cancer research held at the Rocky Mountaineer Station. Dr. Gelmon was recognized for her outstanding scientific contributions in the screening and early detection of breast cancer.
