 Study: Obesity significantly raises risk of death from COVID-19New study by UNC, World Bank, shows patients suffering from obesity have 113% higher rate of hospitalization than slimmer patients. Could this supplement prevent deterioration of COVID-19 patients?Clinical study shows innovative supplement may be able to prevent exacerbation and deterioration of coronavirus. Vapers may be five times more likely to contract coronavirus, study showsUse of e-cigarettes may significantly increase risk of contracting coronavirus, new study shows. Magnetic memory states go exponentialNewly-discovered ability to stabilize, control, number of magnetic states may allow multi-level magnetic memory with many states per cell. New strain of swine flu may lead to pandemic, scientists warnNew study by Chinese scientists shows virus becoming more prevalent in pigs may soon make the jump to humans. Did coronavirus first start to spread through China in August?New study shows increase in activity outside hospitals beginning in August 2019. Was it due to coronavirus? Study: Older adults' perception of aging may be more important than chronological ageCOVID-19 loneliness linked to elevated psychiatric symptoms in older adults. Studies: Bald men more likely to have a severe case of coronavirusAre androgens responsible for determining the severity of COVID-19? Study: Israel doesn't have coronavirus herd immunitySerological tests show low rate of immunity among Israeli population. Researchers find pangolins may be responsible for COVID-19's ability to transfer to humansResearch team analyzes coronavirus genomes, says bats and pangolins may be responsible for outbreak, along with third animal. A shared ancestry? Genomes provide new insight into Canaanite heritage’s far reachGenetic samples from across the Southern Levant show Canaanites to be a demographically coherent group - and one which migrated. Did fines for violating coronavirus guidelines change Israelis' behavior?New survey examines how Israelis' behavior during coronavirus outbreak was influenced by government guidelines. Study: Gene which raises risk of dementia may also raise risk of severe coronavirusThose with two copies of a genetic mutation at more than double the risk of severe COVID-19 than those with two copies of a different gene. Israeli researchers: Hearts that drum together beat togetherGroup drumming stimulates behavioral and physiological synchronization that contributes to ability to cooperate, Bar-Ilan U. study finds. New research shows large segments of the population may be immune to COVID-19Research shows large segments of the population may be immune to COVID-19 - possibly due to exposure to other viruses.Large survey confirms: Loss of smell and taste linked to COVID-19Global survey of 4,000 coronavirus patients supports link between COVID-19 and loss of smell and taste. Could a heartburn drug be used to treat coronavirus?New York researchers study whether famotidine, the active ingredient in Pepcid, can treat for coronavirus. 'Do not do this at home.' Can COVID-19 cause heart inflammation in children?'Multi-system inflammatory state' noted in children who have coronavirus or may have suffered in the recent past, medical experts say. University receives grant for coronavirus research proposals amid pandemicIsraeli government awards University of Haifa faculty funding for 18 research proposals related to COVID-19. Seven-fold increase in stroke rates among young COVID-19 victimsYounger coronavirus patients with no medical history are suffering stroke at alarming rates, doctors warn. First-ever coronavirus trial participant: 'Proud to have been part of the process'Jennifer Haller, 44, spoke about her participation in the trial of the first-ever COVID-19 vaccine. 'As easy as the regular flu shot.' Ibuprofen exacerbates coronavirus diseaseWorld Health Organization recommends using paracetamol to treat coronavirus symptoms, instead of anti-inflammatories. Here's why. Research claims expensive car owners 'feel sense of superiority over other road users'Study claims to reveal likelihood drivers will slow for pedestrians decreases by 3% for every extra $1,000 that one's vehicle is worth. Israeli research: Steroid use linked to low blood sugarFindings point to side effect of steroids not previously described in medical literature. Israeli docs strike big blow to antibiotic-resistant 'superbugs'Hebrew U. team brings hope to patients with life-threatening, drug-resistant infections. Study: Electronic cigarettes raise risk of lung disease by 30%E-cigarettes can cause serious lung damage in just a few years, new study shows. Large study: Smoking increases risk for gestational diabetesPregnant smokers at higher risk for gestational diabetes, Hebrew University study finds. The resurrection of the Blood Libel - by pseudo-scholarsThe medieval blood libel still appears as part of Arab world’s vilification of Jews—and is now transmogrified, masquerading as scholarship, into slander against Israel, the Jew of nations. Has to be read to be believed. The scientists that turned a cow into a zebraScientists discover the real reason for the fashionable selection of zebra stripes. Test run for world's first non-stop flight from NY to Australia'Flying non-stop from the east coast of Australia to London and New York is truly the final frontier in aviation,' Qantas CEO says. Red Sea countries to launch coral reef joint research centerRed Sea Transnational Research Center will include partners from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Eritrea, Sudan, Yemen, Israel, and Djibouti. Israeli study: Facebook can cause depressionFacebook lowers self-esteem, new study finds, such that 15 minutes of surfing is enough to increase chances of depression. People with ADHD eat less healthilyPeople with ADHD tend to eat 'whatever they see around,' new study says. New study proves intestinal bacteria grow in pregnant womenBar-Ilan researchers discover that bacteria 'sense' pregnancy and the need to assist babies in breaking down the sugar in mother's milk. Israeli scientists successfully print human heartScientists at Tel Aviv University unveil 'first' 3D print of heart with human tissue, vessels. Can we rely on the polls?Dr. Ido Liberman explains why the pre-election polls and exit polls were right - and wrong - about the results. These ADHD medications may predict future antidepressant useChildhood methylphenidate treatment predicts antidepressant use during adolescence, study shows. Researchers identify the beneficial role of sleepSleep increases chromosome dynamics that clear out DNA damage accumulated during waking hours. Research puts obesity and fatty liver disease treatment in reachHebrew University Professor Amiram Goldblum’s team discovers 27 new molecules with significant therapeutic potential. New study shows religious upbringing linked to happinessNew study shows religious upbringing raises life satisfaction, lowers risk of substance abuse and STDs. This is the most germ-filled surface in an airportNew research reveals the most germ-infested area of an airport - and it isn't the bathroom. Soldiers visit doctors twice as often as everyone elseNew study finds soldiers go to the doctor twice as much as civilians of the same age. Maternal depression may alter children's immune responsesIsraeli study shows maternal depression may have a long-term impact on children's psychological and immune health. Meet the head of London's pro-Israel Center for Policy ResearchDr. Herbert London on Israel's challenges, how Jewish students can fight back, Muslim women's rights and BDS goals. Need help with your math homework? Ask the wormsNew Hebrew University research reveals complex math calculations worms perform to search for food. Netherlands: Eleven babies die in failed trialDutch hospital quits clinical trial after babies whose mothers took generic Viagra died. Cells that speed up organ growth speed up agingZoo analysis shows pancreatic cell size linked to mammalian lifespan. 'There's no intelligence organization in the world like you'Chief of Staff participates in Military Intelligence conference, praises activity and nature of unique work among world intelligence bodies. Study: Haredim more likely to be near-sightedPublic health expert says health, education systems need to work together to prevent nearsightedness in children at risk. Report: 59% of Israeli children are exposed to secondhand smokeNew study shows Israeli children are exposed to more cigarette smoke than their counterparts in England, Germany, and Canada. How body temperature influences SIDSNew link between sleep arousals and body temperature may also be connected to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). New study aims to be a model for genetic testingA new study for cancer risk in Ashkenazic Jews aims to create a new model for genetic testing. Does your bottled water contain microplastics?Tests on more than 250 bottles from 11 leading brands worldwide reveal widespread contamination from plastic debris. Have Israeli researchers discovered Israel's new cash crop?Israeli researchers cultivate desert truffles worth more than uranium. Will this Druze-Israeli cure chemotherapy-induced infertility?Curing infertility after chemotherapy: This Druze-Israeli scientist may have the key. New glasses may prevent vision loss in diabeticsRambam physician discovers new cause of vision loss in diabetics, creates new glasses to prevent impaired vision. US-Russia sanctions cause Israel a loss of $680 millionStudy on economic impact of US-Russia sanctions on western non-sanctioning economies reveals interconnectedness of economies. |
