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Study: The party drug that relieves resistant depression and suicidal thoughts
A new review in the medical journal JAMA Psychiatry has found that administering ketamine via intravenous infusion may reduce severe depression symptoms within hours.
Common painkillers are safe during pregnancy, don't raise birth defect risk, Israeli study finds
Can virtual reality teach the 'feel' of medicine? New Israeli study says not yet
The impact of exposure to pesticides on fetal brain development
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Israeli breakthrough identifies key defective gene in common heart disease
This discovery is predicted to transform genetic screening and treatment protocols for patients worldwide.
Soroka-University Medical Center saves bones and lives with new special department
The new study examined patients aged 65 and over who had undergone hip fracture surgery and were subsequently treated in the geriatrics department.
Japanese researchers restore movement in paralyzed patients using iPS stem cells
An elderly patient who was previously completely paralyzed can now stand and begin rehabilitation.
