Because of their different lifestyle and education and minimal exposure to the media, the ultra-Orthodox (haredi) population often needs different techniques from healthcare staff to promote their health. A higher number of haredi Jews avoid taking their children for certain vaccinations and going for certain preventive health checks; they eat too much cheap junk food; […]
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Women around the world who are alone on public transport including buses, trains, and taxis are frequently harassed by male strangers. This negative phenomenon causes harm to their mental and physical health, but little is being done by the authorities. Despite being neglected for several decades and in many countries, public transport environments have transformed […]
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Patients with type-two diabetes are eager to find successful ways to reduce their blood sugar and control their metabolic disease. Now, UK researchers have found that 670 nanometers of red light on the backs of healthy individuals stimulated energy production within mitochondria – the tiny powerhouses within cells – leading to increased consumption of glucose. […]
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Few people can resist crisp french fries and chips, but not many know that potatoes stored in cold temperatures and then dunked in hot oil can be harmful to health and even carcinogenic. Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is the third most important food crop in the world. In a breakthrough for the snack food industry, a […]
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New evidence supports the hypothesis that ADHD is not a psychological disorder, rather a condition brought about by genetic and evolutionary factors: A new study reveals that even early humans had ADHD, but that this condition helped them survive in the wild. The findings were published in the latest issue of the scientific journal Proceedings […]
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As a small country where people like to have protektzia – connections especially through serving together in the IDF – helps Israelis find a place in crowded restaurants and even to find jobs. Women working in organizations are frequently encouraged to cultivate connections to high-status individuals based on a prominent social network theory. But new […]
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Science fiction writers can dream up any advanced technology without having to build anything. Many of them “invented” fantastic devices before they actually came onto the market and into homes and cities. How about an algorithm that computes highly accurate, full-color, three-dimensional reconstructions of areas behind obstacles – a concept that can not only help […]
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Cleaning your contact lenses is a tiresome process that has to be carried out carefully to avoid corneal infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria that can result in serious complications of microbial keratitis. First, wash your hands with soap and dry them. Fill your clean contact lens case with fresh disinfecting solution. Rub the first […]
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Physicians and scientists have argued for years about what causes autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communication. Available scientific evidence suggests that there are probably many factors that make a child more likely to have autism, including environmental […]
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An unexpected observation has led researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot to challenge a 200-year-old doctrine regarding the embryonic origins of the pituitary gland at the base of the brain. Their study challenges an old dogma regarding the gland’s embryonic origins and could lead to new insights into growth-hormone deficiency and other […]
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