Category: Science and Health

Having explained a passage from the mishnah on Sotah 8 showing how the biblical Miriam was proportionately rewarded for her good deeds, the Talmud on today’s daf launches into a midrashic exploration of the opening narrative of the Exodus story. The connection may be in Miriam herself, a key figure in the Exodus story, though the Gemara does not limit itself to […]

The Israel Medical Association (IMA) has written to Israel Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai warning against health damage caused by the use of acoustic weapons of the sound cannon type “The Scream” (Long Range Acoustic Device or LRAD) used at demonstrations.  Copies of the letter, prepared by Prof. Hagai Levine (chairman of the Israel Public Health […]

First, your kids refuse to shower, then refuse to get out. Afterward, they don’t know what they want to eat: Parenting never goes as planned. Kids always want just one more story, and one more, and one more. Just when they finally go to bed and you think you will be able to rest a […]

Israel’s Aliyah and Integration Ministry has opened a new emergency mental health hotline for olim (immigrants) in cooperation with ERAN, following the recent rocket attacks in the North. The hotline is available over WhatsApp messaging and over the phone and can provide anonymous professional help in Russian, French, Spanish, English and Amharic. Those who need […]

Arbutus Biopharma ABUS.O on Tuesday sued US drugmaker Pfizer Inc PFE.N and its German partner BioNTech SE BNTX.O in a New Jersey district court, claiming their mRNA COVID-19 vaccines infringe five of Arbutus’ patents. Arbutus, along with its licensee Genevant Sciences, is seeking damages, including reasonable royalties, over the use of lipid nanoparticle (LNP) delivery […]

An analysis of 16 studies found that the Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk of heart disease and early death in women by about 25%.  Prof. Sarah Zaman, a member of Westmead Applied Research Centre at the University of Sydney who compiled the research, told CNN that this analysis adds to what is already known […]

Expectant mothers are usually more careful about what they eat during pregnancy. In general, a nutritious diet is crucial at this stage of life, since the baby needs to get all the nutrients possible. Therefore, expecting mothers must focus on proper nutrition to encourage the healthy development of the baby.  In addition, it is important […]

The holiday period causes major changes in the schedule and breaks up the routine of many of us. The preparations for the holiday, entertaining family members and family trips stimulate the nervous system and can cause great fatigue. Among people who suffer from migraine attacks, the situation is even more complex, because the burdens typical […]

A toddler was enjoying some cake on a beach while on holiday until an iguana attacked her and stole her cake. The 3-year-old girl developed Mycobacterium marinum infection from the Iguana bites. Her doctors are set to report a study on the case at the upcoming European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) […]

Blueberries, beloved by nutritionists for their anti-inflammatory properties, joined green beans that are rich in dietary fiber on the Dirty Dozen list of non-organic agricultural produce with the most pesticides, according to the Environmental Working Group, a non-profit environmental health organization that publishes a report on this subject every year. In the 2023 Shopper’s Guide […]