Adapted from an article by Rabbi Micha Cohn In recent decades, tremendous progress has been made in the field of mental health. Many conditions that have never been defined nor diagnosed are now household terms, and awareness of the importance of addressing mental health issues, and the people affected by it, has risen dramatically. In this article, we would like to discuss … [Read more...]
Charge for the Cure
How much can a pharmaceutical company charge for medications? By Rabbi Ariel Ovadia Recently, lawmakers met on Capitol Hill to grill a highly unpopular CEO of the pharmaceutical firm Turing Inc. after the latter hiked the price of one of its drugs from $13 to a whopping $750. Outraged congressmen accused the executive of putting greed before human life by placing this vital … [Read more...]
Zika Virus Travel Advisory
May one travel to places with communicable diseases? By: Rabbi Yosef Fund The most recent outbreak of the Zika virus began in April 2015 in Brazil, and subsequently spread to other countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. The virus has been linked to many cases of severe birth defects, including microcephaly and Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS). … [Read more...]