The United Nations human rights chief said on Thursday outbreaks of disease and hunger seemed “inevitable” in Gaza after weeks of Israeli assault on the densely populated Palestinian enclave. Speaking at an informal briefing to states at the United Nations in Geneva after visiting the Middle East, Volker Turk said the depletion of fuel would […]
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A viral TikTok video by online influencer Morgan Roos has panicked some users of a commonly prescribed injectable contraceptive called Depo-Provera. In the video, Roos said she was shocked to learn the contraceptive she had been using for ten years was only recommended for a maximum of two years. Roos said she was only told […]
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When consulting the frontline command about the safest spot during a rocket siren, the unanimous response prioritizes standard shelters in buildings. The recommendation is to descend to the shelter and remain there until the threat subsides. The thick doors and the upward explosion pattern of rockets make underground shelters significantly safer than anywhere else. Surprisingly, […]
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The rise of drug-resistant infections is one of the biggest global threats to health, food security and development. Antibiotic-resistant superbugs were estimated to kill 1.27 million people in 2019, and the UN projects that drug-resistant diseases could cause 10 million deaths a year by 2050. In this episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, we hear […]
Continue ReadingA comprehensive database of thousands of Jewish and non-Jewish physicians and physician assistants who are eager to volunteer in hospitals and other medical organizations has been prepared by Nefesh B’Nefesh in response to Israel’s pressing healthcare challenges during wartime. The 21-year-old, non-profit organization that has brought some 75,000 immigrants to Israel from the US, […]
Continue ReadingEvery minute, millions of people around the world are put on intravenous (IV) injections in hospitals and clinics. The technique induces speedy effects and allows treatment through continuous administration of medication by directly injecting drugs into the blood vessel. An estimated 16 billion medical injections are administered annually on a global scale, according to […]
Continue ReadingResearchers have presented scientific evidence that age is simply a number, and a person’s true body age can vary from one individual to another, regardless of their birth year. Led by researcher Michael Snyder from the Stanford University School of Medicine, a team has identified four key “age identifiers” – metabolic, immune, hepatic (related […]
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The type 2 diabetes drug tirzepatide (better known by its brand name Mounjaro) has recently been authorised by the UK’s medicines regulation authority for use in weight loss and weight management. The decision was made on the same day the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a version of tirzepatide called Zepbound for weight […]
Continue ReadingDuring the conflict in Gaza and the events of October 7, many lives were tragically cut short. Now, families are seeking to honor the memory of their loved ones by utilizing their sperm to conceive children, thereby continuing their family lineage. According to Professor Talia Gilboa, who provided data to the Ministry of Health […]
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When tragic events happen, no matter how far away from us they are, it’s hard not to pay attention. Many of us empathise with the people in these situations and wonder how we can get involved, or if there’s anything we can do to help. Over the past few years, we’ve borne witness to a […]
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