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What a strand of hair may reveal about the bond between mother and child

Oxytocin levels can reflect long-term emotional connection, Ben-Gurion University study finds.

An illustration of a mother feeding a baby a bottle of formula.
CHILDREN’S DIFFICULTIES were linked less to mobilization and more to the level of burnout experienced by the parent who remained at home, according to the researcher

Parental burnout, not military deployment alone, drives children’s wartime stress - study

People who maintained rich intellectual engagement throughout their lives developed Alzheimer’s and mild cognitive impairment years later compared to others

A study found: These are the activities that delay the onset of Alzheimer’s by at least 5 years

Many women have learned over the years to hide their pain for fear of being perceived as weak or as not functioning properly at home and at work

The reason found: Why pain lasts longer in women than in men


Study reveals alarming rise in appendix cancer among Millennials and Generation X

Rates of appendiceal adenocarcinoma have quadrupled among people born in 1985 compared to those born in 1945.

 Study reveals alarming rise in appendix cancer among Millennials and Generation X. Illustartion.

MHRA urges women on weight loss drugs to use birth control after reports of surprise pregnancies

Women are reporting unintended pregnancies despite contraceptive use while using weight-loss injections like ozempic.

 MHRA warns women using weight loss drugs to use effective contraception due to unintended pregnancies. Illustration.

Discovered: The gene mutation that lets you thrive on less sleep

The findings could help scientists find new drug targets for treating sleep disorders.

 Discovered: The gene mutation that lets you thrive on less sleep. Illustration.

Overweight men more prone to depression from restrictive diets, new research shows

Study of 28,500 Americans finds men and those overweight may be especially vulnerable to negative effects of restrictive eating due to lack of essential nutrients.

 Overweight men more prone to depression from restrictive diets, new research shows.

Humans less likely to accept euthanasia decisions by AI, study finds

The study found that people are generally less accepting of euthanasia decisions made by AI or robots compared to those made by human doctors.

 An illustrative image of a medic using Artificial Intelligence.

Study finds plant-based and animal-based proteins equally effective for muscle building

The results support that, under conditions of adequate intake, the source of protein and its daily distribution do not significantly affect muscle growth.

 Study finds plant-based and animal-based proteins equally effective for muscle building. Illustration.

What happens to your body when you eat bananas daily? A dietitian explains

Dr. Jones: "Bananas are a good source of potassium, but eating a banana alone is not enough for daily potassium intake."

 What happens to your body when you eat bananas daily? A dietitian explains. Illustration.

Israel to shorten medical internship in move to prevent doctor shortage

This long-anticipated change follows years of debate and delay, with the Health Ministry consulting with hospital directors, medical school deans, experts, and interns on the matter.

 An illustrative image of a nurse writing a prescription.

Linked obesity and ADHD in children: Innovative approaches to prevention and treatment - opinion

Recent studies on the link between ADHD and obesity risk shed light on contributing factors and innovative treatments.

Childhood obesity is a rising epidemic.

Israeli company presents revolutionary study on dog's cancer-sniffing capabilities

The part of the canine brain dedicated to smell is 40 times larger than in people - allowing them to detect tiny chemical changes in breath samples, such as those caused by developing tumors.

 Beagle dog. A scent that saves lives