Health & Science

More and more Israelis are seeking mental health care for anxiety, depression, loneliness, marital issues and family problems.

Dror Zicherman began engaging in athletic activity six years ago after being involved in a terror attack in 2005 and Operation Protective Edge.

Known as the Cetacean Translation Initiative (CETI), the program is a massive collaborative effort between research institutions all over the world.

The deal is expected to encourage the exchange of experts and the development of joint projects between the two nations, as well as direct collaborations between medical institutions.

Prof. Nachman Ash also said that Israel no longer wants AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine and is exploring with the company whether a big shipment in the pipeline could be sent elsewhere.

As fireflies have been disappearing, it was important for scientists to conduct the survey and gain a better picture of their status in Israel, to better protect the species.

Last month, Israel Police finally selected a test to administer to drivers to measure THC levels after a years-long tender – but the study essentially nullifies its main purpose.

This is so far the only textile effective at eliminating a COVID-19 variant.

The research utilized newly developed brain imaging techniques along with genetic research in order to determine autism's effects in girls.

After signing the agreement to purchase millions of additional coronavirus vaccines, the Prime Minister and Health Minister expressed their concern over those who tried to delay the purchase.

The discovery allows for a better understanding of semiconductors and the most efficient way to build photoelectrochemical cells, so that solar energy and storage can be better produced.

New research by Tel Aviv University offered further proof that the coronavirus vaccines prevented hundreds of deaths.

The study launched on Monday differs from the one announced in February as it seeks to reinfect people who have previously had COVID-19.

The infected otters showed "mild respiratory symptoms including sneezing, runny noses, mild lethargy and coughing."

Research showed just how close their lower threshold Israel's southern coral reefs live.

Earlier this month, Pfizer halted shipments of coronavirus vaccines to Israel in outrage over its failure to transfer payment for the last 2.5 million doses the company supplied to the country.

At the peak of the pandemic some 1,200 people were in serious condition.

HZ is characterized by a small, red rash that develops on the skin and itches. If complications develop, it can cause nerve damage and pain, including a prolonged burning session on the skin.

The authorities are studying a solution for tourists who were inoculated with vaccines not used in Israel, a spokesperson for the Health Ministry told the Post.

Junk food is especially popular among children, and it is estimated that 70% of their entire caloric intake comes from them.

The idea is to change Israelis' mindsets, encourage them to take responsibility, and become active members in the protection of Israel's natural resources, forests, and nature.

As serious cases of COVID in Israel continue to decline in number, Hadassah-University Medical Center close their last remaining COVID ward.

Prof. Nancy Agmon-Levin, who conducted the study, told The Jerusalem Post that she believes “masks blocked infectious agents and definitely pollen.”

The test relies on a collection of special optical fibers that are transparent in infrared light. One end of the fibers is connected to a device that evaluates the 'colors' in the infrared.

British and European Union medicine regulators have said that the overall benefits of using the vaccine outweigh any risks of rare clotting.

They came to Israel from all over the world and were crucial in the fight against the pandemic.

Israelis also no longer have to wear masks outside

Oregon is considered to have some of the strictest COVID-19 regulations in the US.

They found that almost all of the dust samples (97%) contained undecayed SARS-CoV-2, the disease that causes COVID-19, up to four weeks after collection using PCR tests.

Apple is teaming up with UW and Seattle Flu Study to find out if smart watches can detect early signs of respiratory illness.

The researchers claim to have identified the "mechanism of action of the master switch for hunger in the brain."

The use of sniffer dogs to detect COVID is not new, but this method is particularly unique. Soon enough, we may be seeing sniffer dogs at every airport to allow for travel amid the pandemic.

"The clinical experience of specialists shows that this new variant acts more aggressively in pregnant women," Parente said.

By inserting human cells into macaque embryos, scientists hope to gain new information on the human aging process, solve organ donor shortages, and cure incurable diseases.

This experiment could on the long term help people with paralysis, enabling them to directly use their neural activity to operate computers and mobile devices with speed and ease.

The Indian variant is considered relatively aggressive and is believed to be the main cause to a recent spike in morbidity rates in India.

British and European regulators have stressed that the benefits of vaccination outweigh the risks.

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AIFA said there had been 11 cases in Italy of people developing one of two types of blood clots following their AstraZeneca shot - CVST and thrombosis involving multiple blood vessels.

"Nothing less than a paradigm shift"

"A likely scenario is that there will likely be a need for a third dose somewhere between six and 12 months [after the initial vaccination] and from there, there will be an annual revaccination."

Most experts agree that the risk of contracting the coronavirus outdoor is very limited.

As of Wednesday, Israel had not had more than 300 new daily cases for over a week.

Dr. Yaron Mushkat, general manager of the Meir Medical Center, which is part of the Clalit Health Services, speaks with The Jerusalem Post

The highest rates of anxiety were found in the secular sector (21%). The lowest rates were among the ultra-Orthodox (7%).

The dog was the first in Connecticut to have been diagnosed with the virus.

Studies show that people who have social support live longer, healthier lives. It is a surer predictor of longevity and health than diet, exercise or even smoking.

We’re getting closer and closer to reaching herd immunity – but shouldn’t jump the gun.

A new crop of brands is making tackling oft-times embarrassing nuisances more approachable. Here’s a look at the standouts.

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One of the reasons DNA testing has become more prevalent in recent years is that the cost has come down considerably.

Depression is one of the leading causes of ill health worldwide, and existing treatments are often ineffective or have adverse side effects that lead patients to stop taking them.

A laboratory model showed that leaving the middle seat in each airplane aisle vacant reduced COVID transmission by 23% to 57%.

The changes could make the virus more resistant to vaccines.

J&J's single-dose shot is less widely used in the United States compared to the 185 million doses delivered of Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech's two-shot vaccines.

Pre-clinical research by Israeli scientists, published in Microbiome, indicates that Kefir could be used to treat cytokine storms caused by coronavirus.

The position paper does not indicate that vaccination of adolescents will be mandated, the head of the pediatric society, Dr. Zachi Grossman, told the 'Post'

The CDC and FDA said the adverse events appeared to be extremely rare.

Fauci explained that the while the S. African variant can break through the vaccines, they are still effective at preventing serious illness and death.

“The natural place for students is in school."

The service will be provided by Sheba’s Institute of Endocrinology unit, headed by Dr.Amir Tirosh, using the Datos Health remote patient management application.

Could the holiday lead to a new rise in infections?

"We then found out that we are not just measuring the evanescent waves, but we can choose what information to take out of them."

Researchers purport that the X-rays are emitted from the Sun, and bounce off of Uranus into the ether of the universe, in the same manner they do for Saturn and Jupiter.

The researchers managed to do this by detecting a failure in the immune system of the brain which can be used against the deadly cancer.

More exposure to sunlight seemingly lower the mortality risk of COVID-19, as there is a proven correlation between prolonged sunlight exposure in certain areas and a lower number of COVID deaths.

Noura al-Matrooshi will train with NASA for future missions, while the space agency's Artemis program aims to put a woman and a person of color on the Moon.

Researchers say highlights need to properly monitor for mutations entering Israel through the airport

As Israel’s allergy season hits, researchers show mask-wearing could offer some relief from allergy symptoms.

People who were diagnosed with COVID-19 had a 34% increased chance to be diagnosed with a neurological or mental health disorder within six months after contracting the virus.

Early humans were known to mix with their common relatives, stemming from different areas and periods, and that the research proves the notion to also to be true in parts of Europe.

The experiment results indicated that Sonovia's ultrasound tech brought the fabrics to level 100 water resistance, the highest possible level, for each fabric sample tested.

More than ten vaccine candidates led by Chinese scientists have entered different stages of clinical trials.

While infection risks for vaccinated people have shown to decrease substantially after vaccination, certain variants have already been found to have mutated enough to decrease the vaccine's efficency

Health Minister Yuli Edelstein: "We must make every effort to open the maximum possible with the least risk for students."

At the peak of the pandemic around mid-January, the number of serious patients stood for several days at 1,200.

Nicknamed the “pharmacy of the world” even before the pandemic, the country produced 60% of vaccines globally.

“We are reprogramming another type of the immune system’s cells called T-cells, in order to teach them to fight the cancer inside the blood of the patient.”

Authorities have reportedly decided to wait until after Independence Day, which falls on April 15, to help avoid potential outbreaks due to the holiday celebrations.

Experts say that, even if a causal link between the vaccine and blood clots is proved, the risks to the general population of getting a serious clot are small compared to the risks of COVID-19.

Israel's bill to end the import of live animals for meat has stalled in light of elections, but the method is illegal, dangerous and costly.

Research successfully laid out why immunotherapy treatments that target ovarian, colon and triple-negative breast cancer succeeded in lab tests but failed in human trials.

The certification would also display recent negative COVID-19 tests, or whether the person tested positive within the past six months - which would most likely provide a natural immunity.

However, according to sources within the government, the Health Ministry has been very hesitant to trust vaccination or recovery certificates from other nations

“As long as the R rate remains below 1, and even more so below 0.8, I do not think there is a reason to worry, and we can continue to open up our economy,” Public Health Services head said.

2020 was a year of learning new processes, studying new treatments and training new staff to serve in a time of crisis.

The level of viral load is one of the key elements affecting the ability of a virus carrier to pass on the disease.

Several studies have indicated that the Pfizer vaccine, which is the one currently used in Israel, is around 95% effective in preventive infection.

Because the sounds are ultrasonic, they cannot be detected by either humans or fireflies themselves.

Panaxia Israel Laboratories expands into EU marketplace despite challenges posed by year of COVID-19.

Two of his kidneys were placed in two different 74-year-olds and his liver was placed in a 75-year-old woman.

In their research a number of genes that are different between pathological aging and healthy aging. Their findings were published in the scientific journal Aging.

The government’s move to have the facility make only the J&J single-dose vaccine is meant to avoid future mix-ups.

“A global catastrophe involving a mass extinction produces a different world.”