People in England and Wales have no choice about whether they take part in jury duty – eligible people are obliged to do so by law. However, this important civic role can range from a boring inconvenience to a deeply upsetting and even life-altering event. Sleepless nights, flashbacks, and anxiety are all symptoms of distress […]
Continue ReadingAn unexpected observation has led researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot to challenge a 200-year-old doctrine regarding the embryonic origins of the pituitary gland at the base of the brain. Their study challenges an old dogma regarding the gland’s embryonic origins and could lead to new insights into growth-hormone deficiency and […]
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There’s a great deal of interest from scientists and the public alike in how we can keep our minds sharp and our brains healthy as we get older. While some factors that increase the risk of dementia cannot be modified, including genetics, there are several factors we do have control over that evidence has shown […]
Continue ReadingThe Lema’anchem – Maflee La’asot conference, in collaboration with the Weizmann Institute of Science, is set to illuminate the advancements and potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. Scheduled for later this year, this pioneering event aims to explore the tangible achievements expected by 2025, marking a pivotal shift in the redefinition of health […]
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A recent report from the charity YoungMinds found that over 1.2 million children and young people aged 18 and under were referred to mental health services in England in 2022. This is more than double the number in 2019. When the number of young people needing help is so great, services become overstretched and there […]
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Dr. Fiona Braka from WHO’s regional office in Brazzaville, Congo, said that eastern and southern Africa have been particularly badly affected. In just the first four weeks of the year, 10 African countries reported more than 26,000 cases and 700 deaths, which is nearly double the number reported last year over the same period. Zambia […]
Continue ReadingTens of thousands of reservists who served in the IDF are now gradually returning from the battlefield alongside those who continued to work during the fighting. Those coming home after long weeks and months are discovering that the real struggle has only just begun. A new study by the Israeli Institute for Occupational Safety […]
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Medical cannabis, often in the form of cannabidiol (CBD) oil, is one of the most recent trends in the human health and wellness world. Unsurprisingly, this trend has made its way to our pets, with a recent study suggesting that 38% of surveyed Danish dog owners routinely gave their pets some form of cannabis product. […]
Continue ReadingKing Charles of Britain was diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace stated on Monday, after it was also previously shared that the British King had an enlarged prostate last month. The cancer diagnosis from Monday is located elsewhere on the King’s body, reports said. But what is prostate cancer, and what else might one need […]
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Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a brain disorder likely caused by repeated head injuries. It was first described as dementia pugilistica and punch drunk syndrome almost 100 years ago. CTE continues to be a serious risk associated with high impact sports, such as boxing, American football and rugby. Although the risks of traumatic brain injuries, […]
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