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Scientists found: This is what may slow down metabolic aging
A new study found that daily diet quality is linked to lower levels of inflammation, insulin resistance, and markers indicating metabolic aging.
Study: The party drug that relieves resistant depression and suicidal thoughts
Common painkillers are safe during pregnancy, don't raise birth defect risk, Israeli study finds
Can virtual reality teach the 'feel' of medicine? New Israeli study says not yet
Gut feeling: Hebrew University shows how your body’s stem cells fight Salmonella - study
“Our findings show that intestinal stem cells are not only responsible for tissue regeneration, but also the early defense against bacterial infection,” explained study supervisor Dr. Matan Hofree.
Mothers can protect babies from gum disease before birth, Hebrew University study finds
New research shows maternal antibodies may shape a baby’s oral immune system before and after birth, offering long-term protection against gum disease.
Taking too many medications may harm older adults, study warns
Sometimes doctors aren’t aware of what others have prescribed or have not reassessed the patient’s condition to determine if he or she still needs to take them.
Mummy CT scan reveal ancient Egyptian might've suffered from osteoperosis
The discovery comes as part of an ongoing study using CT scans to order to analyze the remains of six different mummies, the oldest of which dates back approximately 2,300 year.
What a strand of hair may reveal about the bond between mother and child
Oxytocin levels can reflect long-term emotional connection, Ben-Gurion University study finds.
Parental burnout, not military deployment alone, drives children’s wartime stress - study
A new Hebrew University-led study uncovered how military deployment affects family dynamics.
A study found: These are the activities that delay the onset of Alzheimer’s by at least 5 years
A large-scale study found that rich mental engagement throughout life is associated with a significant delay in the onset of Alzheimer’s and mild cognitive impairment in older age.
The reason found: Why pain lasts longer in women than in men
Women suffer more. But why? A new study points to an immune mechanism that differs between women and men, which may affect the duration of pain after trauma.
New study examines debate over brain-dead pregnant women kept on ventilator
The case that occurred in 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia, has just been described in “The halachic heartbeat at the edge of life: navigating maternal brain death and fetal life.”
Understanding lifespan: Genes may unlock path to healthier aging, scientists say - study
Research by Weizmann scientists finds genetics may explain 50% of human lifespan, over twice previous estimates, opening doors to therapies targeting aging itself.
