Vaccine
Trump order reduces US vaccine schedule, seeks to split MMR shot, cites autism diagnoses
The order advances a goal of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist who has promoted a link between vaccines and autism that scientists have repeatedly debunked.
US Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress after refusing to answer questioning
Senate panel obtains Fauci’s COVID-era iPhone records as contempt vote approaches - report
Trump vaccine policy reversal deepens rift with Health Secretary Kennedy - report
Putin says Russia is close to creating cancer vaccines
Putin did not specify which types of cancer the proposed vaccines would target nor how.
World's first: Patients treated with new cancer vaccine
COVID-19 vaccines inspired UK doctors to use mRNA for precise, less toxic cancer treatment. The results seem promising for all types of cancer.
Breakthrough CMV vaccine offers hope to pregnant women
The vaccine, known as mRNA-1647, utilizes the same technology as Moderna's COVID-19 vaccines.
JN.1: What is the new COVID variant in Israel? - explainer
Israel has detected a new variant of COVID-19 known as JN.1, which has already affected around 200 people in the country. What should you know about it?
Hundreds of Israelis contract new COVID sub-variant JN.1
The Health Ministry confirmed the report, adding that Israel has seen a small rise in morbidity rates...around 200 cases of the sub-variant were recorded in Israel."
How do you protect yourself from winter illnesses?
Israeli professor shares insights on the prevalence of winter illnesses and emphasizes the importance of vaccinations and preventive measures.
Could getting a flu shot reduce your chances of having a heart attack? New study
Meta-analysis shows flu vaccine lowers heart attack risk by 26% and reduces cardiovascular disease mortality by 33%.
Seeing is believing: How observing sickness triggers biological defense mechanisms - study
This raises questions about the interconnectedness of people within a social group and how the perception of sickness can influence the health and behavior of others.
‘Tired’ of getting vaccinated, Israelis are reluctant to get flu shots
Israelis are apparently 'tired' of shots after having to get so many COVID-19 shots and are not sufficiently aware of the risks of not being protected.
New, temperature-controlled needle can prevent injuries, disease - report
An intravenous needle that irreversibly softens via body temperature on insertion can prevent unintended, infectious needlestick injuries and risky reuse.
