In a statement, Christian Lindmeier, spokesperson for the World Health Organization (WHO), said that vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (VDPV2) had been identified at six locations in sewage samples collected on 23 June from Khan Younis and Deir al Balah. To date, no one has been treated in Gaza for paralysis or other symptoms caused by […]
Continue ReadingWe’d all love a supplement that uses collagen to tackle aging issues like joint pain, wrinkled skin, and trouble sleeping. Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body and is crucial for tissue integrity and function. However, as we age, collagen production drops, causing various problems in our bodies. How do you replenish […]
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In a press briefing, Dr. Rik Peeperkorn, WHO representative for the West Bank and Gaza, told journalists there are currently no functional hospitals in the enclave’s southernmost city of Rafah, following Israel’s recent offensive there. The availability of hospital beds has drastically declined, dropping from 3,500 before the conflict erupted, to just 1,400 today, he […]
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It may be due to global warming, more humid weather, a larger number of migratory birds landing here to rest on their way to the North, or more standing water, but even the experts can’t explain why the West Nile virus is worse this summer than in previous years. What is certain is that so […]
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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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