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New study reveals: Why do most humans write with their right hand?
A new study published in the scientific journal PLOS Biology offers an explanation for a question that has accompanied scientists for decades: Why are about 90% of humans right-handed.
Oral inflammation may impair female fertility, new Israeli research shows
Air pollution and extreme heat linked to more migraine attacks, Israeli study finds
FDA launches safety study of abortion pill Mifepristone with White House approval
Discovery of subtypes of fat cells could advance personalized medicine for treating obesity - study
The study used innovative technology that maps RNA molecules which are the basis for translating the genome into proteins.
Israeli medical computer system hit by suspected Iranian cyber incident
Soldiers come to the network's clinics to receive treatment and sick leave approval.
Salt substitute reduces stroke recurrence
Researchers advocate broader adoption of potassium-enriched salt to combat high stroke recurrence rates among stroke survivors.
Intl. Federation of Medical Students Associations revokes Israel suspension
The IFMSA's General Assembly overturned the decision by a majority of 41 to 20, with 13 abstentions.
NeuroSense’s ALS drug PrimeC shows success in phase 2b, eyes final trial
PrimeC has been given an ‘Orphan Drug’ status by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and EMA (European Medicines Agency).
Study finds brake dust more harmful to lungs than diesel exhaust
Researchers found that brake-wear particulate matter has a greater detrimental effect on lung cells than diesel exhaust particles.
TAU makes breakthrough in drug delivery to treat inflammatory bowel disease
To present the pioneering concept, Peer and his team encoded the anti-inflammatory protein interleukin-10 into mRNA and delivered it to animal models with Crohn's disease.
Study of 2 million patients maps benefits and risks of new weight-loss drugs
GLP-1 medications associated with lower risks of Alzheimer's and heart disease, but higher risks of pancreatitis and kidney problems.
Alzheimer's progression covertly linked to Herpes Simplex virus, study finds
The possibility that Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis is associated with viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites has been postulated over the past three decades.
Drinking three cups of green tea daily may reduce dementia risk, study finds
The scientists concluded that the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of green tea might protect blood vessels and promote brain health.