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New Israeli development PHARAOH reveals nature’s secret to healthy long life

The team used the name PHARAOH because they produced a transgenic mouse they named “Moses” that lives 30% longer than ordinary mice, due to having different genes.

US research group ties household chemical to over 368,000 heart disease deaths

Researchers emphasize the urgent need for global regulations to reduce exposure to phthalates.

How will Israel cope with an aging population?

Israel’s elderly population is steadily growing, currently standing at 1.2 million people in 2024, with 39,000 Israelis joining the 65-and-over age group.

 Firefighters try to extinguish a fire which broke out near Moshav Mesilat Zion, April 30, 2025.

Dangers of wildfires: Recognising smoke inhalation, and when to seek help

On wildfire days, tens of thousands of people are exposed to smoke outdoors—many without realizing the risk.

By DORON KOOPERSTEIN
30/04/2025

French experts call for screen ban for children under six due to permanent health effects

Health professionals observe damage caused by screen exposure before primary school: language delays, attention disorders, memorization problems, motor agitation.

Study: Treating depression in young teenagers may be more effective than in adults

Scientists used network analysis to show that adolescent depression symptoms fluctuate before stabilizing in adulthood.

New study links over 13% of premature deaths in US and UK to ultra-processed foods

Researchers urge inclusion of ultra-processed food reduction in national dietary guidelines and public policies

New study warns excessive cinnamon intake may reduce effectiveness of prescription drugs

Researchers found that cinnamaldehyde, cinnamon's main compound, may accelerate drug metabolism, reducing medicines' effectiveness.

New AI-based urine test detects prostate cancer with high precision

A simple, painless urine test could detect prostate cancer early with high precision, even more accurate than the current blood test, and can be performed at home without being invasive.

New research reveals hidden ‘control center’ which could help in fight against bacterial infections

This finding opens the door to broader research into how many different pathogens regulate their harmful activities.

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