Research

Can AI tell when patients don't need medical tests? Israeli study puts chatbots to the test

“One of the hardest parts of practicing medicine is knowing when to hold back,” explained Ariel. Patients find comfort in an extra test, but it can set off unnecessary worry and treatment.

An illustrative image of AI chatbots and medical assistants for digital health consultations and online medical support.
Josef & Bareket Buchmann at a concert of the Buchmann-Mehta School of Music Symphony Orchestra at the 2005 TAU Board of Governors

Josef Buchmann: A legacy that lives on

Len Blavatnik (second from right) on a visit to the TAU campus

The Len effect: Investing in Israel’s future

Stewart and Judith Colton on a recent visit to Tel Aviv University

Joining forces against autoimmune disease


Researchers were astonished by what happens to the body after 3 days without food

A new study tracked people who fasted for a week and revealed that the most significant changes in the body did not occur at the beginning of the fast at all, but only after days.

Weight loss is only a small part of the story

New study reveals: Why do most humans write with their right hand?

A new study published in the scientific journal PLOS Biology offers an explanation for a question that has accompanied scientists for decades: Why are about 90% of humans right-handed.

Why do most humans write with their right hand?

New study: Why we recognize faces but don't remember from where

Researchers discovered that the human brain stores information about people and the context in which we met them in separate systems that work together during memory retrieval.

Why we recognize faces but don't remember from where?

Taking multiple medications together every day? You must read this

Nearly half of the world's older population takes five medications or more. Ostensibly – this is supposed to protect them. In practice – other things happen.

Pills

This is an action we do not do often, but its effect on the body is crazy

In recent decades, laughter has been researched more and more as part of the connection between body and mind – and the things it does to the body are amazing.

A woman laughing

The organ doctors thought was useless turned out to be critical to health

For years, the thymus was considered an insignificant remnant from prehistoric times. However, new studies point to its significant role in the health of the immune system.

The thymus

The simple hobby that may keep the brain sharp even in old age

A new study has found that playing a musical instrument is linked to improvement in memory and thinking skills and may reduce the risk of cognitive decline over the years.

A new study has found that playing a musical instrument is linked to improvement in memory and thinking skills

Study determines: What to eat, and what to avoid – to reduce exposure to microplastics

Tiny particles originating from plastic are now found almost everywhere including food and beverages as new studies examine how our diet affects the level of exposure to them.

Microplastics

Adults with ADHD and autism symptoms are finally getting answers through specialized AuDHD testing

“Specialized AuDHD testing helps adults understand lifelong struggles as neurodivergence rather than personal failure.”

The scientific secret to upgrading attention and grades during exam season

Two breakthrough new studies prove that everything you thought about studying for exams and distractions is completely incorrect.

A student taking an exam