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How do you get syphilis? The disease is transmitted by direct contact with the sores it causes, which are located on the sexual organs, such as the rectum. Lesions may also appear around or on the lips on the face. Unprotected sex is the primary way of contracting syphilis. But fetuses can also contract the […]
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As Tu Bishvat, the Jewish New Year for trees, approaches, markets are filled with the enticing aroma of dried fruits. Dr. Maya Roseman recently discussed the advantages and disadvantages of dried fruits on the radio station 103FM to help us make an informed choice between dried and fresh fruits. Although Tu Bishvat has a reputation […]
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Venom from poisonous spiders can kill, but – incredibly – it could also save lives. A spider-venom molecule being investigated by a team from the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, has met critical benchmarks towards becoming a treatment for heart attacks and strokes. Prof. Nathan Palpant and Prof. Glenn King from the university’s Institute […]
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Women who eat more plant-based protein develop fewer chronic diseases and are generally healthier later in life, according to self-reported data from more than 48,000 women in the US. They were shown to develop fewer chronic diseases and be more likely to be healthier overall as they get older, according to researchers at the Human […]
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101 Therapeutics, led by the father-son duo Dr. Michael and Alec Goldberg, has unveiled promising developments in its pursuit of a novel COVID-19 treatment. Distinct from vaccines, the new treatment has shown exceptional efficacy against the virus and its variants, presenting a potential game-changer in the fight against the pandemic, 101 Therapeutics said this week. […]
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One will often see mothers who – when their baby throws its pacifier on the floor – pick it up and put it in her own mouth to “clean” it. Some parents also kiss their babies on the mouth or share the same cutlery or even a toothbrush in an emergency/ This is a terrible […]
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Tomatoes, already well-known for their high levels of minerals and vitamin C, have long been regarded as a healthy food choice. A recent study has now uncovered that they also have a positive impact on our blood pressure. The study, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, aimed to understand how tomato consumption impacts […]
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The kiwi is a fruit that originates from China. It has a brownish or golden exterior, and a soft, green or yellowish interior, with a flavor that some describe as a delightful blend of strawberry, banana, and pineapple. Remarkably, it ranks among the fruits with the highest vitamin C content. In just 100 grams of […]
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We all take off our shoes several times a day or at least at the end, but for our soldiers in the Gaza Strip the reality is completely different. Months of war and weeks of operational activity without ventilation of the feet give their signals. Dozens of dermatologists have treated hundreds of soldiers who suffered […]
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Due to the growing global demand for proteins and the importance of producing products not coming from animals as alternative food sources, the Health Ministry in Jerusalem is the first in the world to approve a “new food” of cultured meat originating from beef-cell cultures. As part of a pilot program for the examination of […]
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