Surprisingly little is still known about autism and breastfeeding. A few years ago, we reviewed all of the research evidence and found limited information about the experiences of autistic parents – beyond highlighting that the sensory differences when breastfeeding could be very challenging for them. We also found that communication by health professionals didn’t always […]
Continue ReadingAfter a rocket struck his home, Shimon Ben Shoshon and his family were evacuated from Sderot to a hotel at the Dead Sea. This week, doctors and optometrists from the Hadassah Medical Center, in collaboration with the Department of Optometry at the Hadassah Academic College, conducted eye examinations and tests and provided free eyeglasses. […]
Continue ReadingWe are currently facing a period of imbalance and stress, where our usual healthy habits have been replaced by emotional eating and anxiety. It is crucial to maintain a resilient and healthy eating routine during these difficult times. Research suggests that following a Mediterranean diet can contribute to mental resilience and boost the immune […]
Continue ReadingAs Israel finds itself at war, parents not only have to cope with their own anxiety and stress but also address the complex emotions their children face. How can we recognize signs of stress, anxiety, and the silent cry for help in children? Anxiety in children doesn’t always manifest in the form of a […]
Continue ReadingIn these challenging times, optimism is as vital as the air we breathe. We must believe in better days, in healing, rebuilding, and advancing. Part of this optimism involves harnessing the tools available to enhance our physical and mental well-being. As simple as it may seem, nutrition plays a crucial role in physical and […]
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A drug that can halve the risk of developing breast cancer in post-menopausal women has been approved for use in the UK. This drug, called anastrozole, could benefit an estimated 289,000 women in the UK who are at increased risk of breast cancer. Anastrozole was already approved for use in the UK as a breast […]
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Nonmelanoma skin cancer refers to a group of cancers that develop in the upper layers of the skin. The two main subtypes of this cancer are basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. The research highlights the alarming burden caused by the disease through occupational exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation and underscores the need for […]
Continue ReadingThe brain is a complex network containing billions of neurons (nerve cells). The soma of each of these neurons (communicates simultaneously with thousands of others via their synapses and collects incoming signals through several very long, branched arms called dendritic trees. New kinds of experiments show that many neuronal features commonly attributed to the […]
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HIV, the virus that causes Aids, was first identified in 1983. To catch this virus was initially a death sentence, but today, thanks to antiretroviral drugs, it can be kept in check. However, there is still no cure. A small biotech company in San Francisco called Excision BioTherapeutics is trying to change that with its […]
Continue ReadingCarbonated energy drinks with loads of caffeine are increasingly popular in Israel (judging from the number of cans thrown on sidewalks because users don’t have enough energy to deposit them for recycling). Now, South Korean researchers who studied over 2,000 American children aged nine and ten found that drinking caffeinated soda could lead to […]
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