News for Study 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. Study: Just 25% of Israelis feel 'secure'33% of Israelis would continue going to work in the event of a missile attack - but just 9% would send their kids to school. Road accident rate rises for third year126 Israelis killed so far in 2016; 1,200 injured on electric bikes. Study: 75% of at-risk youth victims of racismRacism rates very high toward Ethiopian Israeli teenagers as well. Ethiopian soldiers more likely to commit suicideStatistics also reveal that soldiers with previous psychiatric diagnoses are less likely to commit suicide. Report: Israelis working hard, making less40% of employees making half the national average wage, report reveals in honor of May Day. Study: Israel's teen drivers dangerously unsafeNearly half of Israeli teens do not always wear seat belts; one in three speed while talking on cell phones. 65% of Israeli teachers satisfied with their jobsStudy provides new hope for educational analysts, after July statistics showed sky-high teacher burnout. Study: Israelis happy, but mistrust governmentOfficial 2015 Democracy Index also reveals deep divide in Israeli-Arab relations on political level - though not personal level. Social media a major factor in anxiety over terrorIsraeli study notes technological advancements makes everyone a potential journalist - further fueling the terror war. Terror clips traumatize 80% of child viewersOverwhelming majority of children who view clips of terror attacks on the internet develop signs of PTSD. UNRWA 'Infant Mortality' Report Deeply FlawedUN organization in Gaza deliberately misrepresented an unreliable scientific study as facts on the ground, blog finds. Nazi Propaganda Continues to Influence GermanySurvey finds 5% of Germans 'extremely' anti-Semitic, doubles with Germans who lived through the Nazi regime. Study: More Israelis Turning to Private HealthcareElective surgeries rose dramatically since 2007 at private hospitals, Ministry of Health reveals. 96.5% of Casualties from US Drone Strikes CivilianStrikes on 41 targets have killed 1,147 people thus far, human rights group notes. UJA Releases Largest Diaspora Study EverThe UJA-Federation of New York has released the data from the largest Jewish community study ever conducted outside the State of Israel. Olive Oil, Nuts Dietary Keys to Cut Heart RisksA Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil, nuts, fish, fruit, legumes and wine reduced the risk of heart attacks and strokes by 30 percent. No Link Between Antidepressants and Birth DefectsConfounding a long-held view, a new study finds no link between antidepressant-use during pregnancy and higher overall risk of defects US Vulnerable to Missile Attacks, Study FindsCritical shortcomings in America’s network of early warning systems and missile interceptors could put the U.S. at risk of missile attacks. |
