medicine

A clear explanation of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef’s rulings on giving children medicine and using perfume on Shabbat

Every parent knows the struggle of giving medicine to a toddler who is visibly reluctant and upset. Frustration is common, but Helena Lee found a genius solution that quickly went viral.

Is it permissible to treat a patient in a way that increases their suffering if they wish for suffering as atonement? How is the confession performed when a dying patient is unconscious? What do prominent rabbis think about screening tests? These and many other questions are addressed in Dr. Menachem Chaim Breyer's new book, 'From a Doctor's Notebook.' A special interview.

Curious about the blessings for medicine? Find all the information you need below, including an explanation of the amount required for eating.

Discover the intriguing placebo effect, its impact, proven benefits, and fascinating facts captivating modern medicine.

A journey of Jewish awakening, self-discovery, and a lifelong commitment to saving lives

Scientists uncover how jellyfish reorganize their bodies after injury — offering hope for breakthroughs in regenerative medicine

How the cobra defends itself, why its venom is so powerful, and how science turns poison into medicine