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'Zombie' cells may cause common form of epilepsy - study

The researchers found that clearing away damaged but undying brain cells (known as zombie cells) in mouse models of epilepsy reduced the number of seizures and improved the rodents’ memory.

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Radiation accelerator at Davidoff Center - Rabin Medical Center.

Israeli hospital's 'groundbreaking' studies could lessen treatments, reduce prostate cancer risks

An illustration of ADHD and children's toys.

Nurture vs nature: Children with early ADHD risk are more sensitive to environment

A WOMAN lies in bed, looking at her phone.

Women hit far harder than men by October 7 war media overload - study


No more needles? MIT unveils needle-free microjet inspired by squids for painless drug delivery

Microjet delivery systems mimic how cephalopods expel water and ink.

 No more needles?

An immune system imbalance can be a trigger for depression - study

A new study by psychologists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem highlights the link between inflammation and depression

 A NEW STUDY by psychologists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem highlights the link between inflammation and depression.

Controlling blood sugar may slow brain aging - study

One’s chronological age is the number of years lived, while brain age indicates the brain’s actual health. They are often not identical.

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Croatian virologist treats her own breast cancer with experimental virus therapy

Publishing her findings proved to be a significant challenge due to ethical concerns surrounding self-experimentation.

 Breast cancer screening.

Global diabetes prevalence doubles since 1990, surpassing 800 million adults

India leads with 212 million cases, accounting for over a quarter of the global total.

 212 million cases in India. Diabetes.

Walking twice a day could significantly reduce bowel cancer risk, study finds

Study of over 86,000 UK participants finds timing of physical activity plays crucial role, but activity hours play crucial role.

 Walking reduces bowel cancer risk.

New nanotechnology enables non-invasive breath test for early detection of lung cancer

Chinese scientists from Zhejiang University used ultra-sensitive nanosensors to detect chemical changes in exhaled air.

 Lung cancer (illustration).

New study finds omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may reduce cancer risk

Researchers found that higher blood levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are linked to a reduced risk of colon, stomach, lung, and other gastrointestinal cancers.

 Fatty foods.