Author: Arsen Mayer

US biotech firms Moderna and Merck are collaborating together on an mRNA-based cancer vaccine, based on the mRNA technology used in Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, and are set to move into phase III trials next year. The experimental vaccine made by Moderna is being coupled with Merck’s own immunotherapy medication known as Keytruda in order to […]

Warning: The following article covers topics some readers may find triggering. These include suicide, mental health care facilities, depression, anxiety and guilt. Readers’ discretion is advised. About 14 Israelis hospitalized in psychiatric institutions commit suicide in an average year, accounting for 3.4% of the 400 annual suicides, according to doctors at the Jerusalem Mental Health […]

A firefighter from Kent explained why it’s dangerous to charge cellphones overnight in a TikTok posted by the Kent Fire and Rescue Station this week. All three reasons related to the dangers of batteries or chargers causing fires, and as the account wrote in the comments, the fire station makes it’s recommendations “based on real […]

Severe COVID-19 causes changes in the brain that mirror the changes in the brain that usually come with old age, according to a new peer-reviewed study published in Nature Aging last week. While COVID-19, caused by the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, is a respiratory disease, it has been shown to have neurological effects, with many patients […]

Hanukkah donuts appear in bakeries and supermarkets soon after the end of Sukkot in October, even though the oily, fried delicacy is traditionally eaten only during the Festival of Lights in late December. Most Israelis can’t resist, not only the ordinary jam-filled donuts but also expensive ones with regular and white chocolate, crème pâtissière, icing, […]

Pregnancy is far from easy. Although it’s a different experience for each person, overall the process is rewarding, yes, but also trying and complicated. That’s why it comes as no surprise that, according to scientific estimates presented by the Israel Midwives Association, 18% of women who are pregnant report symptoms related to depression and between […]

Adding some honey to meals is a great way to get some extra flavor and add some beneficial health effects to your diet, according to researchers at the University of Toronto.  Scientists have found that honey improves several key indicators of cardiometabolic health such as blood sugar and cholesterol levels. A study published in the […]

Hanukkah is rapidly approaching, and Jewish people worldwide will be gathering together with family for eight nights to light the Hanukkah candles. However, some of the more anxious members of the tribe do dread this time of year out of concern for the more vulnerable family members – children and pets- who will be spending […]

Israelis can’t seem to stop smoking. According to the Health Ministry, the percentage of smokers in Israel has remained at a static 20% for years, despite the steady growth of the population. That means that the number of smokers in Israel is rising hand-in-hand with the number of people living in the country. Israel’s reliance […]

Seasonal illnesses like the flu, the cold, and coronavirus bring with them annoying symptoms, including a blocked nose and sinuses that make breathing difficult. There are many common ways to help unblock your nose, including purchasing nasal decongestants in spray or tablet form. However, there are simple ways to unblock the nose that do not […]