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To the Orthodox Jewish Community: Measles Vaccination is Pikuach Nefesh

There is a small, yet very vocal and influential group of “anti-vaxxers” living in our heimishe communities. While I am not questioning their love for...

Diagnostic Test from Israel Aims to Stop Superbug Surge

Nanosynex is an Israeli startup working on a novel approach to help physicians prescribe the correct antibiotic for each case The rise of so-called “superbugs”...

10 Things You Didn’t Know About How Circadian Rhythm Affects Your Health

Israeli researchers have uncovered fascinating facts about how the body clock impacts metabolism, mood, microbiome and much more Far more than your alarm clock, what...

New Biosensor Targets Most Malignant Leukemic Stem Cells

‘Our biosensor can provide a prototype for precision oncology efforts to target patient-specific leukemic stem cells to fight this deadly disease.’ A team of Tel...

Overdose Deaths From Fentanyl Soaring: Report

The number of Americans dying from overdoses of the powerful narcotic fentanyl rose 12-fold in recent years, health officials reported Thursday. Fentanyl is a synthetic...

Fitness and Your Future Self

(In the classical style of “Dear Abby”) I’m having difficulties communicating my needs to the person I’m currently seeing (in the mirror). We are experiencing...

Heartbreaking News for Egg Lovers; Major Source of Dietary Cholesterol

Eggs may not be all they've been cracked up to be. A new study says eggs are a major source of dietary cholesterol and that...

Recipe for a Healthy Heart: Big Breakfasts, Less TV

Those are the conclusions of two studies to be presented next week at the annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology (ACC). Both studies...

How to Get Your Calcium If You’re Lactose-Intolerant

With research finding that the body prefers calcium from food, not supplements, it can be a challenge to meet daily requirements if you're lactose-intolerant. On...

NY Health Dept in Emergency Preparedness Exercise at 55 Hospitals & 10 Nursing Homes

The Health Department last week conducted an emergency evacuation and surge exercise at 55 hospitals and 10 nursing homes. With only an hour’s notice,...

Measles Outbreak in Bklyn’s Orthodox Jewish Community Continues to Grow; Health Dept Warns Parents

108 cases are children younger than 18, and 13 cases are adults; 8 people were hospitalized The New York City Health Department last week announced...

Asthma-Causing Blood Cells Could Help Fight Colon Cancer

New Israeli study finds white blood cells related to allergies and asthma may also be harnessed to destroy cancer cells A surprising new study from...

MEASLES OUTBREAK IN ORTHODOX JEWISH COMMUNITY OF BROOKLYN CONTINUES TO GROW – HEALTH DEPARTMENT URGES PARENTS TO VACCINATE THEIR CHILDREN

he Health Department today announced the measles outbreak in the Orthodox Jewish community is now at 121 cases since the outbreak began in October....

Measles Outbreak in Bklyn’s Orthodox Jewish Community Continues to Grow; Health Dept Warns Parents

108 cases are children younger than 18, and 13 cases are adults; 8 people were hospitalized Edited by: JV Staff The New York City Health Department...

Medical Cannabis Relieves Symptoms in Children with Autism

New Israeli study finds significant or moderate improvement for 84% of participants using a specially formulated cannabis oil for six months In a new study...

Sleep Apnea Patients Who Are Drowsy During the Day at Risk for Heart Woes

People who suffer from sleep apnea and are very tired during the day may be more likely to develop heart disease, a new study...

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