Category: Science and Health

A shortage of penicillin may further hinder attempts to gain control over the syphilis epidemic plaguing the United States, according to an article published by the New York Times on July 7. Pfizer announced that there would be shortages of Bicillin L-A last month. Bicillin L-A is a long-acting injectable antibiotic that is also known […]

Summer is officially here, and temperatures outside are hotter than ever, so it is important to drink water. It’s important to note that water doesn’t just quench our momentary thirst. It is also essential for the proper functioning of all the body’s systems, from the skin, through the joints, to the digestive system. Drinking water […]

Personalized medicine is an emerging field of medicine that uses an individual’s genetic profile to guide decisions made for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease. It exists today in a subset of diseases such as cancer, but there is almost no use of personal medicine tools in the field of infectious diseases.  Based on […]

When visiting a museum, one can expect to see collections of paintings, archaeological finds, historical evidence, coins, or even old cars. But if you go to the new exhibition at Jerusalem’s Bloomfield Science Museum, you will encounter poop, stomachs, large and small intestines, diarrhea, constipation, a trillion (good and bad) bacteria, gastric juices, toilet positions, […]

A recent study conducted by scientists at Stanford University, in collaboration with researchers from the National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST), the University of Maryland and Colorado State University, has uncovered a surprising connection between foods cooked at high temperatures and an elevated risk of cancer. The peer-reviewed study, published in ACS Central Science […]

Insufficient amounts of sleep can have a more severe impact on your cognitive performance than a lack of physical inactivity as well as hasten the onset of dementia, according to a new study published this week. The study was published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity, a peer-reviewed medical journal. Keeping a healthy brain as you […]

Structural changes to a woman’s jawline might help predictions of age-related height loss, according to a new study published this month. The peer-reviewed article, published in the academic journal BMJ, suggested that dentists should use their privileged information on patient’s jaws to speak to patients about preventing shrinkage. Women tend to experience more rapid height […]

Chocolate is a delightful treat enjoyed by many people from different cultures around the world. Its rich taste and melt-in-your-mouth texture can even make it a real sensory experience. There are many reasons behind our love affair with this delightful treat, but is there a health reason too? The research regarding the health benefits of […]

There are four common behaviors attached to gaslighting in relationships, a new qualitative analysis of a survey published last month revealed. The peer-reviewed article, published in the journal Personal Relationships, recruited respondents from social media forums like Reddit and Facebook. The 65 respondents, all aged 18 years or older had been in a relationship lasting […]

Artificial intelligence has been a hot topic lately, with tech experts and government officials around the world warning that, if left unchecked, AI could pose serious threats to society and be used as a tool for disseminating disinformation. On the other hand, AI is already being used today in Israel to save lives by two […]