COVID-19

Did the corona virus really cause an increase in ADHD?

The study, which took data from millions of children, finds no correlation between ADHD and COVID-19.

WHO chief urges countries to finalize pandemic accord by deadline

Countries are due to finalize negotiations on the accord on May 10, with a view to adopting it at the WHO's annual meeting later this month, but sources involved say that big differences remain.

By REUTERS
03/05/2024

From COVID-19 to Israel-Hamas War: Passover in trying times

There is the ideal Seder in your mind and then there is the real Seder in your house with impatience, rolling eyes, spilled wine, siblings quibbling, and – yes – a lack of the children’s interest.

26/04/2024

Israel uses COVID-related policies as a tool of settler colonialism, Haverford students claim

Several Haverford College student organizations held a class last Wednesday teaching how Israel supposedly used COVID-19 against Palestinians.

vaccine syringe

'Critical' to catch up on measles vaccinations to stem outbreaks, says WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) claims that it is critical to get vaccinated for Measles, amid world cases rising drastically.

By REUTERS
19/03/2024

Your Taxes: Israeli taxation is going higher and higher

With a war to finance and COVID-19 expenses still lingering, Israeli taxation is going only one way, which isn’t down.

By LEON HARRIS
17/03/2024

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.

WHO reports largest drop in child vaccination in around three decades

Pioneering research reveals how empathetic communication can help overcome hesitation to roll up their sleeves to protect health.

What do birds do when there are no people?

"These findings highlight the fact that there are animals that depend on us in the city, as well as the flexibility of these animals and the complexity and diversity of the urban ecosystem.”

The best month for kids to get flu shots is in October

The findings suggest that US public health interventions focused on the vaccination of young children in October may yield the best protection in typical flu seasons, the authors insisted.  

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