Category: Science and Health

Although doctors recommend that everyone over the age of six months get vaccinated against influenza this year, the most urgent are the elderly, people of all ages suffering from chronic illnesses and weak immune systems, pregnant women, babies and toddlers.  However, the flu vaccination rate among the elderly is 20% lower than last year, with […]

As someone living in Israel, I’ve felt firsthand the dissonance that follows in the wake of trauma. Here, the aftermath of conflict isn’t just about physical rebuilding but also about grappling with the invisible scars it leaves.  The day after a crisis, we find ourselves torn between our responsibilities and our fears. There’s this expectation […]

As the waistlines of people in many countries expand and belts have to be expanded a few notches, it’s inevitable that their beloved pets will get fat as well. The incidence of feline obesity, which is commonly studied but mostly on weight loss rather than weight gain,  continues to rise despite it being a preventable […]

All of the hostages released on Friday are reported to be in good condition and are expected to be ready to go home within the next few days. Eight of the released hostages – four women and four children – arrived at Schneider Children’s Medical Center in Petah Tikva. Five women are being treated at […]

As government hasbara efforts (information campaigns) to justify the IDF’s all-out war against Hamas have been poor or nonexistent, frustrated private citizens and voluntary organizations have been stepping in to fight international criticism of Israel.  Dr. Roni Eichel, who in his “day job” is the head of the neurology department at Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek Medical […]

One of the most challenging experiences for any human being is the loss of a loved one. The pain is indescribable. Yet, not knowing what has happened to them can sometimes be even more unbearable. In such cases, the external memory of the deceased cannot be internalized by family members and friends, due to the […]

The IDF spokesperson revealed shocking findings this week regarding Shifa Hospital, further exposing its involvement in terrorist activities. This connection between the hospital and Hamas has been previously proven, but sadly, it received little attention from the world and even the United Nations, despite their active presence in the Gaza Strip and its hospitals.  Concrete […]

Given the widespread hostility in medical institutions around the world against Israel and its justifiable war to destroy Hamas, Haifa’s Rambam Health Care Campus has reminded doctors and their hospital managements that it has treated and saved the lives of Palestinians from Gaza and the West Bank for many years in war and peace.  The […]

The World Health Organization (WHO) has asked China for details on an increase in respiratory illnesses and reported clusters of pneumonia in children, which its China office on Thursday called a “routine” check. Chinese authorities from the National Health Commission held a press conference on Nov. 13 to report an increase in incidents of respiratory […]

Any former smoker knows that the urge to smoke can resurface even months or years after quitting. Strong emotions, particularly stress and anxiety, can often trigger a relapse. Even positive things can increase the longing for a cigarette. Stressful times can cause anxiety, and people consequently seek ways to relax and cope. For many ex-smokers, […]