COVID
What to watch in Israel: War is over with ‘Murder at the Dead Sea’
TV TIME: Israeli satire, British scandal, and classic dramas converge as television cautiously moves back toward escapism.
Professor Michael Edelstein: Measles outbreak and the trust gap in vaccines
The fate of the Israeli tourism industry
France faces budget crisis as aging population drives spending to 60% of GDP
Coping with PTCD – post-traumatic COVID disorder - opinion
While over 90% of people experience a major traumatic event at some point during their lifetime, most walk away unscathed. Others, however, carry emotional scars for decades.
Haredi communities refuse to vaccinate their children
Irreversible complications and even deaths were reported as a result of unvaccinated infants and pregnant women who could easily have given them immunity.
High before the low: Cannabis increases risk of severe COVID-19 - study
Patients who had admitted to using cannabis in the year prior to contracting COVID were 80% more likely to be hospitalized and 27% more likely to be admitted to the ICU.
Masks did not reduce risk of COVID infection after first Omicron wave, UK research shows
"Our research shows that there were changes in some risk factors around the time that the Omicron BA.2 variant became dominant,” said Prof. Paul Hunter of Norwich Medical School.
Have you already forgotten COVID-19? It may still be affecting your memory and cognition
COVID-19 may be regarded as a disease of the past, but it’s still causing health problems.
This week in Jerusalem: Complex complaints
A weekly round-up of city affairs.
What do Americans think of COVID-19 four years after it started? - survey
The survey does state that half of Americans still say it's important for medical professionals and doctors to address long COVID, while 22% said that they never heard of such a concept.
Winter illnesses: How to stay healthy this flu and COVID season
This winter, Israelis face overcrowded hospitals, long ER waits, and high flu rates in Israel. Here are some tips on illness prevention and home care.
New COVID treatment from 101 Therapeutics poised to revolutionize pandemic response
CEO: “We have the best results and now it's appropriate to begin to let the world know what we're doing.”
Vegans are less likely to catch COVID - study
Plant-based and vegan diets, rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients, are believed to strengthen the immune system and aid in fighting viral infections, potentially reducing the risk of COVID-19.
