Expectant mothers may have one less worry as Magen David Adom (MDA) and the Israel Midwives Organization (IMO) have started a new project to assist women in labor in northern communities under Hezbollah fire, the organizations announced. The project, named the “First Contractions” project, aims to ensure that pregnant women can safely deliver if they […]
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The UN health agency insisted that the humanitarian, economic, social and political crises that began with brutal civil conflict in 2013 have been worsened by the recent influx of refugees from Sudan following the war between rival militaries there – with over 650,000 new arrivals since April 2023. Right now, approaching six million people – […]
Continue ReadingAfter years of delays, Israel is set to join many Western countries and approve the sale of over-the-counter drugs also outside the pharmacy. On Monday, the Knesset Health Committee approved ordinances for the Pharmacists’ Regulations that would expand the list of active ingredients in drugs sold without a prescription and outside a pharmacy. The […]
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That’s according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) snapshot of trends for vaccinations against 14 diseases – all of which underlines the need for ongoing catch-up, recovery and system-strengthening efforts. “The latest trends demonstrate that many countries continue to miss far too many children,” said UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell. […]
Continue ReadingIsraeli epidemiologists and other public health experts are wringing their hands in fury and disappointment over more-extreme ultra-Orthodox (haredi) and even some secular women who are refusing to vaccinate their toddlers or get vaccinated during pregnancy against potentially deadly pediatric diseases. Two Jerusalem infants have died in recent weeks from whooping cough (Bordetella pertussis […]
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Collagen supplements, often hailed as a quality skin and fitness support, are gaining traction. This key component is essential for skin, bones, and joints—and supplementation can support these areas. But let’s break it down: what are collagen supplements, how do they function, and what’s the ideal dosage? How much collagen to take isn’t a one-size-fits-all […]
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Israel has received its first warning of the deadly dengue fever approaching the region from the Far East and South America, now that the Health Ministry has announced 7 cases of infection with the deadly dengue fever virus in Sharm el-Sheikh in the last month. An expert explained to Maariv that a mosquito subspecies that […]
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The rate of autism in the world and in Israel is on a constant upward trend as researchers continue to try and analyze its causes. A new study, published in the journal Pediatrics, revealed an additional possible genetic origin of autism. Researchers have found that when one of the siblings in the family is on […]
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If you were wondering “How long does it take for semaglutide to suppress appetite?” know that semaglutide prescriptions, known as the brand Ozempic, start working within a few days and are often noticeable in the first week. The full effect on appetite suppression typically occurs in 2 to 3 months. In this article, we will […]
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The OraQuick HCV self-test “can provide a critical support in expanding access to testing and diagnosis,” WHO said in a press release. The kit is manufactured by OraSure Technologies and is an extension of the OraQuick® HCV Rapid Antibody Test which was initially prequalified by WHO in 2017 for professional use. Prequalification by the UN’s health agency helps to ensure that medicines supplied by international […]
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