Category: Science and Health

Caffeine is a daily ritual for many, serving as the spark that ignites their day.  For coffee lovers, sipping on a cup of espresso isn’t just about kickstarting the morning; it’s about nurturing a beautiful habit.  Study: Espresso delivers far more than a caffeine buzz A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at the University of […]

According to a new study, lead exposure is proving to have a more severe global health impact than previously anticipated, leading to over 5 million deaths each year. This danger is now on par with the threat posed by air pollution. Furthermore, this research suggests that exposure to lead results in young children in developing […]

Oats are a dietary gem, teeming with nutritional richness and numerous health perks. Whether you enjoy them as a creamy porridge or as a versatile ingredient in yogurt, stews, meatballs, soups, cakes, or cookies, the benefits of oats are undeniable. Whole-grain oats, although requiring a bit more time to prepare, outshine their instant counterparts by […]

The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) said on Friday that it has begun an early-stage study on its experimental vaccine targeting six strains of influenza virus. The vaccine candidate, FluMos-v2, is designed to offer protection against four strains of the influenza A virus and two strains of influenza B virus, the health agency said. […]

Plastic surgeon Dr. Sarmala Sander has revealed a simple yet effective way to prolong the effects of Botox. In a viral TikTok video with over 17,000 views, Sander explains how taking a zinc supplement can make Botox last longer. “If you want to extend the duration of your Botox treatment, consider adding a zinc supplement […]

Herzog Medical Center in Jerusalem and Üsküdar University in Turkey have agreed to collaborate on carrying out advanced research in neuropsychiatry and other advanced technologies for diagnosis and treatment, organizing regional and international conferences together, and exchanging information. Herzog Medical Center Director-General Dr. Kobi Haviv and Prof. Pinchas Danon, head of the hospital’s psychiatric department, […]

The Israel Airports Authority was denounced on Wednesday by public health groups for reinstating “smoking rooms” at Ben-Gurion Airport after they were barred three years ago and the Health Ministry for “doing nothing except for issuing statements” against it.  The authority claimed on Channel 12 News that because smokers lit up secretly and illegally in […]

A new study looks at the impact of group conformity on task performance in various environments and leverages insights from cultural evolution, social learning, and social psychology to experimentally test the effects of conformity on group dynamics. The study’s findings reveal that while conformity does not influence group performance in stable environments, it hinders it […]

Turmeric, the orange-colored, natural spice is commonly used by cooks for seasoning rice or bean dishes, soups, stews, sauces and even making cakes. It has been claimed to improve health in a variety of ways including managing metabolic syndrome, inflammatory conditions, joint pain, arthritis, high levels of bad fats in the blood, and other disorders […]

High levels of air pollution including vehicle exhaust, burning of wood, and industrial emissions are known to cause respiratory diseases. Researchers at the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) have discovered another danger – living in an area with high levels of particulate air pollution can lead to an increased incidence of breast cancer. The […]