Category: Science and Health

Time spent playing games on a smartphone or computer and watching TV has measurable and long-term effects on children’s brain function – mostly negative and some positive, according to a meta-analysis by researchers in Hong Kong of 23 years of neuroimaging research on 30,000 children from six months to 12 years.  However, the researchers stopped […]

Most dog owners think their own canine is the smartest in the world. In fact, some are more intelligent than others. When one points at an object, a toddler focuses on it, while the dog usually takes the gesture as a directional cue. In a recent study, researchers from the ethology department at Eötvös Loránd University […]

A new variant of the H5N1 subtype of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been spotted in the Netherlands, the Wageningen Bioveterinary Research Institute at Wageningen University reported on Thursday. The variant was spotted in Renswoude in the central Netherlands. The variant is similar to the other versions of the H5N1 subtype which has been spreading […]

When consulting the frontline command about the safest spot during a rocket siren, the unanimous response prioritizes standard shelters in buildings.  The recommendation is to descend to the shelter and remain there until the threat subsides. The thick doors and the upward explosion pattern of rockets make underground shelters significantly safer than anywhere else. Surprisingly, […]

The United Nations human rights chief said on Thursday outbreaks of disease and hunger seemed “inevitable” in Gaza after weeks of Israeli assault on the densely populated Palestinian enclave. Speaking at an informal briefing to states at the United Nations in Geneva after visiting the Middle East, Volker Turk said the depletion of fuel would […]

Every minute, millions of people around the world are put on intravenous (IV) injections in hospitals and clinics. The technique induces speedy effects and allows treatment through continuous administration of medication by directly injecting drugs into the blood vessel. An estimated 16 billion medical injections are administered annually on a global scale, according to a […]

During the conflict in Gaza and the events of October 7, many lives were tragically cut short. Now, families are seeking to honor the memory of their loved ones by utilizing their sperm to conceive children, thereby continuing their family lineage. According to Professor Talia Gilboa, who provided data to the Ministry of Health for […]

Researchers have presented scientific evidence that age is simply a number, and a person’s true body age can vary from one individual to another, regardless of their birth year. Led by researcher Michael Snyder from the Stanford University School of Medicine, a team has identified four key “age identifiers” – metabolic, immune, hepatic (related to […]

A comprehensive database of thousands of Jewish and non-Jewish physicians and physician assistants who are eager to volunteer in hospitals and other medical organizations has been prepared by Nefesh B’Nefesh in response to Israel’s pressing healthcare challenges during wartime.  The 11-year-old, non-profit organization that has brought some 60,000 immigrants to Israel from the US, Canada, […]

After a controversial press conference with the freed hostage Yocheved Lifshitz, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) spokesperson Avi Shushan faces possible dismissal following over 13 years of dedicated service. Shushan, who organized the press conference at the family’s request, has been summoned for a hearing as part of the termination process. The press conference, held on […]