disease

Sentence of Elad axe terrorists postponed due to scabies outbreak in prison

The postponement of the two terrorists' sentencing due to a scabies outbreak in the prison had reportedly occurred back in May as well.

Pollution can shorten life expectancy by two years

Study shows that exposure to air pollution can decrease average life expectancy by two years, and can have a long-lasting effect on public health and economic stability,

Israeli baby diagnosed with meningitis, Health Ministry confirms

According to the epidemiological investigation, the infant had not been vaccinated against the bacterium as part of the routine vaccination schedule.

UNHCR/Suliman Fadlallah

Sudan's cholera crisis compounded by conflict, crowded camps

Sudan faces a worsening cholera outbreak amid conflict, displacing millions. UNHCR warns of rising cases in overcrowded camps with scarce medical supplies.

By VERONICA NEIFAKH/THE MEDIA LINE
29/08/2024

Bacteria crucial for tick reproduction offers new disease control strategies

A Hebrew University study reveals ticks rely on symbiotic bacteria for reproduction, offering new strategies to control tick-borne diseases.

Why is mpox an emergency again, and how worried should I be?

The WHO declares mpox a global health emergency as a new, more contagious strain spreads. Here's what you need to know.

By REUTERS
16/08/2024

Israel halts fruit, vegetable imports from Jordan in fresh cholera scare

There is no indication that fruit and vegetables that have been imported from Jordan are infected with cholera.

12/08/2024

Vaccines prevent 500 million diseases, 1 million deaths, new report finds

The study also found that vaccines have saved the US healthcare system billions of dollars.

The problems with preimplantation genetic diagnosis in Jewish law

This method is time-consuming and expensive, but it is also an incredible method to prevent conception with eggs that have evidence of genetic abnormality.

By SHLOMO M. BRODY
19/07/2024

Effective strategies for eradicating West Nile Virus in Israel and beyond

West Nile-infected mosquitoes have been captured between the southern coastline of Israel, and as far south as Eilat.

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