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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
Noninvasive magnetic brain stimulation offers new hope for PTSD patients
A Tel Aviv University study suggests noninvasive brain stimulation may reduce intrusive memories in people with PTSD.
Oldest trace of Syphilis-linked DNA from 5,500-year-old bone shows disease came from Americas
Ancient DNA from a 5,500-year-old skeleton in Colombia reveals the oldest genome of "Treponema pallidum" yet, sharpening evidence that treponemal diseases predate European contact.
'Zombie' cells may cause common form of epilepsy - study
The researchers found that clearing away damaged but undying brain cells (known as zombie cells) in mouse models of epilepsy reduced the number of seizures and improved the rodents’ memory.
Israeli hospital's 'groundbreaking' studies could lessen treatments, reduce prostate cancer risks
A groundbreaking study at Rabin Medical Center suggests prostate cancer patients may need only two radiation doses, potentially revolutionizing treatment.
Nurture vs nature: Children with early ADHD risk are more sensitive to environment
Some traits of ADHD that are usually associated with difficulties may also be reflective of a heightened capability to thrive under appropriate conditions.
Women hit far harder than men by October 7 war media overload - study
Researchers looked at what happens when people absorb trauma indirectly, through constant exposure to disturbing images, videos, and stories. They call it “secondary trauma.”
A decade-long study: This eye sign can predict dementia years in advance
A new study found that the thickness of the retina in the eye may predict future risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia years before symptoms appear – opening the door to early and simple diagnosis.
ADHD study uncovers measurable, modifiable brain activity patterns in children
Researchers found that ADHD brain activity is not static. In a trial, a subgroup of children with ADHD showed a shift toward a more typical neural profile following intervention.
Israeli firm receives FDA approval to begin clinical trial of chronic corneal edema treatment
The company describes EndoArt as the world’s first synthetic endothelial layer for the treatment of chronic corneal edema.
Persistent maternal thyroid imbalance may increase autism risk, researchers report
A mother’s persistent thyroid dysfunction while carrying her fetus may increase autism risk in children, according to research from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.
