Blue water wave and bubbles to clean drinking water
A new study published in the Journal of Health Economics provides compelling evidence that fluoridated community water harmed Americans: Childhood exposure to it reduced high school…
Category: 5. Health
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Marburg Virus Confirmed In Tanzania After Several Deaths
Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of the Marburg virus. Marburg virus, first recognized in … [+]
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New study links surgeon stress levels to improved patient outcomes
A recent study conducted by Harvard University unveiled surprising findings about the relationship between surgeon stress and patient outcomes. The cohort study, which included 38 attending surgeons and 793 patients, suggests that…
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Hebrew University study links herpes virus to Alzheimer’s progression
Researchers from the School of Pharmacy at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have discovered a surprising correlation between Alzheimer’s disease and the presence of Herpes Simplex Virus-1 (HSV-1). Their study, “Anti-Herpetic Tau…
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‘Blue Monday’ Falls On January 20 In 2025. What Does This Mean?
The third Monday of each January is known as “Blue Monday.” But is this really the most depressing … [+]
January 20, 2025, is being called “Blue Monday.” Not because…
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PBMs Under Fire, But Despite Political Pressure Reform Remains Elusive
Lina Khan, chair of the Federal Trade Commission, has led a two-year long inquiry into the business … [+]
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Women-led Medical teams to treat freed hostages for trauma recovery
Hospitals like Sheba Medical Center, Beilinson, and Ichilov will have women lead the medical teams caring for returned hostages.
In preparation for the sensitive treatment of hostages freed after prolonged captivity under harsh conditions,…
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Post-stroke patients have difficulty following instructions
Every year, about 18,000 people in Israel suffer a stroke, but only about 5,200 receive advanced disability-preventing treatments within the available time window.
Some 15 million people worldwide suffer a stroke every year; five million…
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Hebrew U researchers design plant-based steaks, chops, and T-bones
The global demand for meat is expected to grow by 50% over the next two decades, driven by population growth and urbanization, but obtaining it from cows, sheep, goats, and other farm animals seriously endangers the environment because of…
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FDA bans Red Dye No. 3 in food and ingested drugs due to cancer risk
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially banned the use of Red Dye No. 3, also known as erythrosine, in food products and orally ingested medications due to evidence linking it to cancer in laboratory rats. Manufacturers of food…
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