Health

US judge blocks RFK Jr.’s vaccine policy overhaul, halts changes to child shot schedule

Murphy's ruling forced the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to postpone a meeting set to begin on Wednesday, after he concluded it was not lawfully constituted.

A nurse fills a syringe with a vaccine before administering an injection at a kids clinic in Kiev, Ukraine August 14, 2019
High cortisol levels are associated with a tendency to accumulate belly fat

Gain weight and feel more stressed? Here is how to solve it

Making tea

You should pay attention before you drink your tea – and this is the reason

Sprouts

Heavy on the stomach: The trend that challenges the digestive system


Sleepless nights under fire: The effects of the war on Israelis’ sleep

Ongoing security tension and nighttime sirens are disrupting the sleep cycles of millions of Israelis, increasing anxiety and health risks.

Sleeping disorder

Cracks at the side of the mouth and fatigue? You might be lacking an important component

Dizziness, bleeding gums, sores at the side of the mouth: Each of these signs and many others may signal that the body is not getting what it needs.

A woman yawning

Women more likely than men to develop chronic pain after injury, study finds

Men have faster mechanisms of pain resolution, partly influenced by a difference in testosterone levels.

Illustrative image of a woman suffering from pain.

Arthro MD+ Reviews: Don’t get pain relief cream till you’ve read this!

"Arthro MD+ aims to relieve joint pain, reduce inflammation, and restore mobility naturally."

How sirens and prolonged stress affect breathing

Nearly one million Israelis live with chronic lung diseases such as asthma and COPD, and for them the current security reality, which has already lasted almost two weeks, may worsen their condition.

It is known that stress is one of the factors that can lead to asthma flare-ups

New research reveals how early environment shapes ADHD risk in children - study

BGU: Identifying infants’ sensitivity to the environment linked to fewer symptoms later on in childhood.

Prof. Andrea Berger, the lead researcher of ADHD study.

Trying to add fiber to your menu? Put this in your omelet in the morning

Scrambled eggs are an excellent choice for breakfast – but they lack fiber. Adding this ingredient is a simple and tasty way to make up for what is missing.

The perfect combination

Understanding genetic testing and its importance to the Jewish community

As the CEO of jscreen.org, Dr. Matt Goldstein, MD, PhD, focuses on providing accessible genetic testing to empower individuals with critical, potentially life-saving health insights.

Researchers reveal the surprising reason for the rise in loneliness in the world

In the shadow of the war and the prolonged stay at home, experts warn that chronic loneliness has become a global health crisis.

The surprising reason for the rise in loneliness in the world

Vegan, plant-based diets don’t stunt infant growth, major Israeli study finds

A landmark study by researchers at BGU in Beersheba that included almost 1.2 million infants examined at well-baby clinics (tipat halav) suggests that they’ll be fine without meat, fish, or dairy.

 Vegan and vegetarian groceries and cook books.