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One in seven people have had this illness. Have you?

Lyme disease is called the "great imitator" because its symptoms usually mimic other health conditions.

By Walla!
29/06/2022
Prescription pain pills are dumped out on a table.

Doctors have less empathy to manage pain on night shifts - study

A new study showed that doctors who were tired after night shifts prescribed less painkillers because they had less empathy for pain.

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UVA Cancer Center discovers immunotherapy that could cure types of brain cancer

CAR T-cell immunotherapy has been successful in tackling blood cancers but not solid tumors. 

COVID-19 in Israel: Health Committee authorizes remote testing method

Despite the rising number of infections, a declining R-rate may indicate a decrease in the near future.

Our brains can reach over 40°C - study

When it’s 40 degrees Celsius, it’s so hot that we fall into bed exhausted and depleted. Yet new research has found that certain parts of our brains are at this high temperature. How is this possible?

By Walla!
28/06/2022

Protein-heavy diet linked to healthier eating choices - study

Researchers from Rutgers University found that even minor increases in protein - from 18% to 20% - have a measurable effect on healthy eating choices.

There are the sleep problems you should look out for

You may not be aware of it, but there are times your sleep is disturbed during the night, and it affects every bone in your body.

By Walla!
27/06/2022

Israeli scientists work towards curbing Candida, the yeast infection fungus

Weizmann scientists discovered that a powerful commando unit of TH17 cells capable of fighting Candida cannot be generated without crucial early support from an entirely different contingent.

COVID-19’s 6th wave begins, with more seriously ill and more deaths

According to the Health Ministry, 11,438 tested positive for the virus on Sunday, 68,000 during the past seven days.

Israel abortion reforms approved amid Roe v. Wade crisis

Israel's Labor, Welfare and Health Committee approved abortion reforms, which would allow women easier access to treatment.

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