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Study shows long-term COVID affects children's memories, anxiety and sleep

A study published in the JAMA medical journal sheds light on children's symptoms following long-term COVID, showing that children ages 6-11 suffer from memory loss and sleeping problems, while adolescents experience drowsiness

Ynet | 08.22.24

Meet Magen David Adom's advanced rescue vehicles

From off-road handling to fitting inside narrow alleys, Israel's national emergency service displays impressive array of specialized vehicles that can handle any incident; They were funded by donations, with a total cost amounting to hundreds of millions of shekels

Dan Raban | 08.20.24

Why are physicians fleeing Israel?

Opinion: Israeli doctors suffer from smoking, obesity at higher rates compared to the general population, their family lives are impacted, leading to very high rates of separations and divorces

Dr. Moshe Cohen | 08.16.24

התיכוניסטים ששלחו את הניסוי שלהם לחלל עם המורה ניקי בסט

Teacher has cancer, pupils send medicine to space in trial

Jerusalem high school students dedicate research they conduct in the SpaceLab Ramon competition to finding a cancer cure; After winning first place, trial to be picked up by NASA

Nina Fox | 08.15.24

Israeli scientists successfully reattach frozen amputated rat limb in groundbreaking study

Researchers optimistic technique could one day enable limb regeneration for injured patients; 'If we reach a point where we can reattach organs frozen from the same person, it will be a phenomenal breakthrough,' says Prof. Eyal Gur

Eitan Gefen | 08.15.24

New bladder cancer treatment gets EU nod - and what about Israel?

European regulator issues positive opinion on first-line treatment for metastatic bladder cancer which could replace chemotherapy; treatment approved in US and available in Israel, but not covered under universal health care

Ron Crissy | 08.14.24

Former Gaza hostages face severe trauma, children suffer most, study finds

Schneider Children's Medical Center details physical and mental challenges faced by former hostages during treatment; young children exhibited submissive behavior patterns, some of whom suffered from recurring nightmares and observed speaking in whispers

Adir Yanko | 08.12.24

FDA rejects use of MDMA for PTSD

Advisory Committee says it is concerned over allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior during a clinical trial and the potential for severe health risks after taking the drug

News Agencies, Daniel Edelson, New York | 08.11.24

Distinguishing between 'good' and 'bad' cholesterol

Cholesterol, essential for cell building and hormone production, poses severe cardiovascular risks when levels are high; When is it good and when is it bad, and how best to manage it?

Prof. Yaron Arbel | 08.10.24

Tackling global warming one meal at a time

Research indicates that a vegetarian and vegan diets are less harmful to the environment than animal-based diets including meat and dairy products

Sahar Zadka/Davidson Institute of Science | 08.09.24

Nearly 50% of Israelis are overweight, one in four actively dieting, report finds

According to Central Bureau of Statistics, only 43% of Israelis aged 20 and over maintain healthy weight; data reveals significant differences in dieting habits between Jews and Arabs and shows how income levels impact weight

Yaron Drukman | 08.08.24

Israeli study shows doctors less likely to take women's pain seriously

Research finds women face significant discrimination in pain treatment, and reveals women about 10% less likely to receive prescription for painkillers compared to men with same pain complaint

Eitan Gefen | 08.08.24

Science behind Algeria Olympic boxer that ignited trans firestorm

Imane Khelif's victory over Italian opponent sparked controversy after claims of elevated testosterone levels led some to call her male, but expert says such results scientifically flawed; she will compete for Olympic gold medal on Friday

Eitan Gefen | 08.07.24

Northern municipalities prepare new emergency plans amid tensions

New government-approved plan will act in emergency in order to evacuate the elderly and special needs population who require constant connection to electricity within a short time

Yair Kraus | 08.02.24

This protein is a crucial resistant to brain degeneration, study finds

Reelin seems to have a crucial role in protecting the brain against Alzheimer's disease and age-related cognitive decline

Ynetnews | 08.02.24

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