Scientific Research

Complications arise from stopping weight-loss injections before pregnancy, study finds

Women who stop GLP-1 weight loss injections near pregnancy experience more complications, including rapid weight gain and gestational diabetes.

 Weight-loss injections 41% more effective than surgery in reducing obesity-related cancer risk.
circa 1933: German Dictator, Adolf Hitler addressing a rally in Germany.

Adolf Hitler may have had micropenis, likely had Kallman syndrome, DNA study finds.

Clear serum droplets of Hyaluronic Acid penetrating four layers of dehydrated skin to provide deep, multi-level moisture and hydration. 3D render

Hebrew U. scientists develop 10-minute imaging for topical drug testing

Suffering from depression

Researchers find genetic marker linked to suicide risk in bipolar patients


Study finds that your pet pooch can help relieve stress and improve concentration

EEG scans reveal specific changes in brain activity while petting, walking, and playing with a dog.

 Tunisian woman, Houda Bouchahda, pets a dog at a house-turned-shelter where, according to her, she single-handedly cares for hundreds of injured cats and dozens of dogs, in Hammamet, Tunisia March 7, 2024.

Men get it too: Breakthrough in diagnosing and treating male breast cancer

While detecting breast cancer in women is routinely covered, a breakthrough in research has deciphered the male breast cancer genome, possibly leading to faster diagnosis and treatment for men.

 Israeli researcher Eilam Yeini examines a microscope image of a blood vessel tube surrounded by cancer tissues, as part of a brain cancer research that uses patients' cells to make 3D printed models of tumours, at Tel Aviv University, Israel August 17, 2021.

Why do humans procrastinate - and how can we stop?

Results showed the combination of negative weighting bias and self-reported low motivation or emotional energy for effective self-control was linked to students procrastinating.

How to get things done

Gossip 'isn't always a bad thing,' argue US professors

Jewish law regards slandering others as a huge sin – but US professors argue that rumor mongering has its upsides, too.

Gossip. (Illustrative)

Saliva tests developed by the US and Taiwan successful in detecting breast cancer

In a medical breakthrough, a team of researchers from the US and Taiwan collaborated to develop a saliva test that can detect breast cancer efficiently and effectively

 A pink ribbon on the field in recognition of breast cancer awareness month at SoFi Stadium

Yale biologist: Ovarian tissue freezing could prevent menopause, possibly forever

Delaying menopause with ovarian cryopreservation also may confer certain health benefits associated with a later menopausal age.

 Menopause

Alzheimer’s may stem from modern lifestyles, new study suggests

Medical texts from 2,500 years ago rarely mention severe memory loss, suggesting today’s widespread dementia stems from modern environments and lifestyles.


Hebrew University plant experts discover problems in melon health

Hebrew University plant experts discover problems of bacterial fruit blotch and its impact on watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, and other melon crops’ health.

 AopW1 co-localizes with plant endosomes in the plant cell.

Israeli scientists first to document scorpions 'hitching a ride'

They said this unique behavior sheds light on the intricate relationships of myrmecophile arachnids.

 Nannowithius wahrmani

Chest pain medicine and Viagra could be a deadly combination - study

These medications are contraindicated but are often prescribed together

 Disappointed man.