News for Study Largest population-based study of 'lazy eye' reveals public health's blind spotsImmigrants and haredi men are at greatest risk of suffering untreated lazy eye, study shows. Israeli study links blood sugar level with COVID-19 risk - even in non-diabeticsResearch: Non-diabetic patients with high fasting sugar levels more likely to suffer severe COVID-19 than patients with lower sugar levels. First day of school jitters? Kids aren't the only ones who feel itFrom Sweden to Singapore, stock market trading volumes tumble when working moms take time off to accompany junior on first day of school. Metal pollution: If it's in the air and our iPhones, it'll end up in our bonesLead found in 12,000-year-old skeletons reflects increasing rates of lead production, toxic exposure, Hebrew University study finds. Study: Physiological factors can predict mental health during COVID-19 pandemicBar-Ilan University study: Pre-pandemic physiological data can predict mental well-being during COVID-19. Study: Children born during pandemic have reduced cognitive performanceStudy cites face masks, lockdown, and maternal stress as possible causative factors. Study: Children's coronavirus antibodies decrease with timeNew study shows vast majority of children had no detectable COVID-19 antibodies four months after their illness. Study: Moderna vaccine effective against Delta variantModerna vaccine remains 93% effective six months after second dose, company says. Study: Coffee offers protection against COVID-19Newly-published study shows correlation between coffee consumption and reduced risk of symptomatic coronavirus. Study: US Jews are getting youngerThe median age of American Jews has dropped from 52 to 48 since 2013. The connection between divorce and violenceNew study shows rise in domestic violence among Arab sector, increased instability as women's status changes. New study: 67% of teachers weren't trained to handle violenceMost teachers and educators in Israel say teaching staff does not have tools to handle physical, verbal, violence. Study: Most Israeli parents want to vaccinate their children against coronavirusMajority of parents want to vaccinate their children against coronavirus, just 6.3% refuse, study shows. Study: Coronavirus pandemic exacerbated troubles of poorestNew research debunks theory that poor people suffered the least due to lack of disruption to their monthly living stipends. The triple threat of coronavirusA new study exposes how SARS-CoV-2 tampers with the cell's hardware to outsmart the immune system. Comprehensive study links coronavirus and stroke in young peopleLarge-scale study finds strong connection between coronavirus and strokes – particularly in younger patients.Groundbreaking study offers possible cure for autismNew study shares treatment success in autism spectrum disorder. Is the light at the end of the tunnel getting brighter? New Jewish study group comes to ScotlandStudy group aims to keep Jews from going abroad for Torah and religious text study by providing courses locally. Bad to the Bone: How junk food hurts kids' bonesHebrew University reveals negative impact of junk food on kids’ skeletal development. New study shows Pfizer coronavirus vaccine effective against South African variantStudy from TA University, Clalit Research Institute, shows Pfizer vaccine protects, but less, against South African coronavirus strain. Researchers: Holocaust survivors more likely to suffer heart disease, cancerStudy offers basis for closely monitoring people who experienced trauma early in life & the impact it can have on long-term health. Study: COVID vaccine protects pregnant mother and fetusHadassah Ein Kerem and Hebrew University study finds women, unborn children develop the same antibodies when the mother is vaccinated. Could aspirin help prevent coronavirus infection among heart patients?Aspirin use for cardiovascular disease may reduce likelihood of COVID-19 infection, new study shows. Shaare Zedek study: 94% of COVID-19 patients have no symptoms 3 months after recoveryNew study by Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek Medical Center shows encouraging long-term recovery data for coronavirus patients. Health Ministry study: Pfizer vaccine reduces serious cases, mortality by 90%Senior Health Ministry officials work with Pfizer on study which shows high vaccine effectiveness in reducing overall infection. BIU study: Previously ill patients react well to single vaccineBar-Ilan University/Ziv Medical Center study: One dose of COVID-19 vaccine provokes strong immune response in those previously infected. Has Hebrew University put an end to invasive biospies?Hebrew University researchers advance simple and inexpensive diagnostic blood test. 'Third wave': Average age of death from COVID-19 decliningNew study shows while in first wave average age of the deceased was 81, in third wave it stands at 77. Has a drug been found for coronavirus?Montreal research team discovers age-old drug may be effective against COVID-19. Study: Nearly one-third of coronavirus patients readmitted to hospital within 140 daysNew study shows increased risk of respiratory, cardiovascular, problems for recovered coronavirus patients. Shaare Zedek researcher: 'Important for every woman to know if she is a BRCA carrier'Shaare Zedek research shows advance detection of BRCA 1 and 2 mutations significantly increases breast cancer survival rate. 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. 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? 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. 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. Ibuprofen exacerbates coronavirus diseaseWorld Health Organization recommends using paracetamol to treat coronavirus symptoms, instead of anti-inflammatories. Here's why. Large study: Smoking increases risk for gestational diabetesPregnant smokers at higher risk for gestational diabetes, Hebrew University study finds. Study: Large numbers of Jews at each end of religious spectrumNearly half of US Jews don’t identify with organized religion, study finds. 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. Study: Conservatives find more meaning in life than liberalsA University of California study suggests that liberals spend more time in their lives searching for meaning than do conservatives. Study: Younger Jews not less religious than their eldersStudy finds younger Jews are just as religious as older Jews - and Israel is the least religious country in the Middle East. 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. German study: No link between Muslim immigration, anti-SemitismStudy published by federal German entity claims anti-Semitism in Europe unaffected by Muslim immigration. UC cancels event celebrating 50 years of study abroad in IsraelEvent celebrating study in Israel through the University of California Education Abroad Program is cancelled over Gaza border 'tension.' In time for Purim: The wine drinker's guideEnjoy Purim drinking without the unpleasant side-effects wine can sometimes cause. Study suggests Israelis in Europe disconnect from JudaismNew study suggests Israelis in Europe steer clear of Jewish community activities Are you happy with your job?New research shows Israeli employees are among the world's happiest. Study: Most people assume serial murderers are atheistsAcross the world, atheists are assumed to be more immoral than religious people - even if the person judging is an atheist himself. Israeli researchers identify cause of rare disorderTeam of Israeli, US, researchers successfully identifies a single gene which causes a rare and severe neurological disorder. Israel's health system ranks as one of the best globallyComparative study shows Israelis enjoy top health care, but need to work on environmental protection. More internet use doesn't reduce physical activityIn surprising finding, new study shows spending time on the internet doesn't mean doing less physical activity. Smoking in decline among IsraelisNew study shows that only 15% of Israeli adults are smokers. |
